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PM confuses his political interests with NZ’s interest
Wednesday, 24 June 2015, 10:31 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The Prime Minister’s statement in Parliament yesterday that a Minister who paid a facilitation payment to unlock a free trade agreement would retain his confidence is an abhorrent development in the Saudi sheep scandal, Opposition leader Andrew ... More >>
Employers want urgent action on health and safety
Tuesday, 23 June 2015, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Moves by National to water down health and safety reforms have been slammed by employers – the very group the Government claims is pushing for change, says Labour’s spokesperson for Labour Relations Iain Lees-Galloway. “The Employers and Manufacturers’ Association ... More >>
Labour calls on all parties to end coat-tailing
Tuesday, 23 June 2015, 10:46 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour MP Iain Lees-Galloway is encouraging all parties to support his Bill to end the coat-tailing provision when it is debated in Parliament this week. More >>
Community groups told to expect more cuts
Monday, 22 June 2015, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Community organisations will be worried following the Government’s announcement of funding cuts in the sector, says Labour’s Community and Voluntary sector spokesperson Poto Williams. “Speaking at a meeting in Christchurch today, Ministry for Social ... More >>
PM must explain Saudi sheep scandal backflips
Monday, 22 June 2015, 12:27 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
John Key’s explanations of the Saudi sheep scandal continue to be riddled with inconsistencies and irreconcilable backflips, Labour’s Trade Spokesperson David Parker says. More >>
Investigation needed into claims scientists gagged
Monday, 22 June 2015, 11:21 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Independent investigation needed into claims scientists gagged Steven Joyce must launch an independent investigation into claims that scientists are being gagged, says Labour’s Science and Innovation spokesperson David Cunliffe. “When 40 percent ... More >>
MSD going down wasteful spending track
Sunday, 21 June 2015, 10:57 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Ministry of Social Development is paying big salaries and forking out hundreds of thousands of dollars on management courses while at the same time looking to hand some services over to a multinational outsourcing company with an appalling track ... More >>
South Auckland housing meeting highlights stark realities
Saturday, 20 June 2015, 11:18 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The stark realities of life for South Aucklanders in substandard Housing New Zealand and private rental homes were fully exposed at a South Auckland housing meeting today, Labour’s MP for Manukau East Jenny Salesa says. More >>
Andrew Little visiting Dunedin
Friday, 19 June 2015, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour Leader Andrew Little will be in Dunedin on Sunday, June 21, to meet locals affected by the recent flooding. He will visit homeowners as well as residents of the Radius Fulton rest home. More >>
Truck sellers still getting away with rip-offs
Friday, 19 June 2015, 11:34 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The Government has admitted its brand new lending rules are already inadequate, says Labour’s Consumer Affairs Spokesman David Shearer. “Gaping holes in the Responsible Lending Code – which came into effect this month -- mean the vulnerable will not ... More >>
Minister punctures tyre recycling scheme
Friday, 19 June 2015, 8:57 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Nick Smith must explain why he scuttled a new recycling scheme to stop old tyres leaching chemicals into New Zealand’s waterways, Labour’s Environment spokesperson Megan Woods says. “Nick Smith directed the industry in 2012 to investigate a new ... More >>
Operation Desert Storm
Thursday, 18 June 2015, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Blaming Saudi sand storms for the deaths of 70 per cent of Kiwi lambs born on a model farm meant to showcase New Zealand agricultural expertise is another part of the ludicrous attempt to disguise buying the cooperation of a wealthy Saudi Arabian ... More >>
Minister, your expensive slip is showing
Thursday, 18 June 2015, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Minister, your expensive slip is showing A Minister's comments at a press conference in Dunedin today show just how easily costs can blow out at the Southern DHB, Labour's Acting Health spokesman David Clark says. "Fresh from criticising everyone from ... More >>
Bridges of Northland on backburner
Thursday, 18 June 2015, 12:38 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Transport Minister Simon Bridges today admitted no progress has been made towards his Northland by-election bribe of 10 new bridges and could only say they would be funded sometime in the next six years, Labour's transport spokesperson Phil Twyford ... More >>
Weak growth highlights lack of economic plan
Thursday, 18 June 2015, 12:13 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Today’s weak growth figures are less than half of what was forecast in last month’s Budget and signal rough weather ahead, Labour’s Finance spokesman Grant Robertson says. More >>
Māori TV editorial interference scandal deepens
Wednesday, 17 June 2015, 9:37 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Maori Development Minister has misled a select committee and appears to have broken the law through editorial interference in Māori Television, Labour’s Broadcasting spokesperson Clare Curran said today. More >>
Māori TV editorial interference scandal deepens
Wednesday, 17 June 2015, 9:35 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Maori Development Minister has misled a select committee and appears to have broken the law through editorial interference in Māori Television, Labour’s Broadcasting spokesperson Clare Curran said today. More >>
Māori TV editorial interference scandal deepens
Wednesday, 17 June 2015, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Maori Development Minister has misled a select committee and appears to have broken the law through editorial interference in Māori Television, Labour’s Broadcasting spokesperson Clare Curran said today. More >>
Black Caps backs South Dunedin flood recovery
Wednesday, 17 June 2015, 4:16 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
People dealing with the aftermath of the Dunedin floods will be supported by the boost from Black Caps skipper Brendon McCullum and coach Mike Hesson who have put their weight behind the Dunedin Flood Appeal in a video released this afternoon, ... More >>
Continued pressure at heart of sacking
Wednesday, 17 June 2015, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
News that the Government has appointed a Commissioner to replace the Southern District Health Board is hardly a surprise given the mounting pressure it has been under to do more with a lot less, says Labour’s Acting Health spokesperson David Clark. ... More >>
