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Law changes shaping up to be worse than first thought
Monday, 13 October 2014, 11:34 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The Prime Minister needs to be up front about exactly what changes he is planning to make to the Employment Relations Amendment Bill, Labour's spokesperson on Labour Issues Andrew Little says. More >>
MPI must name product and supermarket chain
Monday, 13 October 2014, 10:15 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The Ministry of Primary Industries must name the product responsible for severe gastroenteritis affecting people around the country, and the supermarket chain distributing it, Labour’s Food Safety spokesperson Damien O’Connor says. “The Ministry seems ... More >>
Rapists, not Tinder, the threat to women
Friday, 10 October 2014, 11:06 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Blame for rape and sexual assault should only ever be laid at the door of the perpetrator, not dating services or the actions of women themselves, Labour’s Associate Police spokesperson Kelvin Davis says. More >>
Solid Energy refuses to deal with Pike families
Wednesday, 8 October 2014, 10:34 am | New Zealand Labour Party
It is astonishing that the Solid Energy Board is refusing to allow its mine entry experts to deal with the Pike River families directly, Labour MP for West Coast-Tasman Damien O’Connor says. “Solid Energy is also refusing to release a legal opinion ... More >>
Temporary portfolio allocations
Tuesday, 7 October 2014, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Acting Labour Leader David Parker has temporarily allocated the following outstanding portfolios created by non-returning MPs: Environment – Phil Twyford Climate Change – Nanaia Mahuta Tertiary Education – Chris Hipkins State Services – Chris Hipkins ... More >>
It shouldn’t take the Army to house the homeless
Tuesday, 7 October 2014, 12:08 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
National’s move to speed up its state house sell-off shows it is bankrupt of new ideas, says Labour’s Housing spokesperson Phil Twyford. “National has been in office for six years, yet the housing crisis has got worse every month and every ... More >>
Journalists have right to protect sources
Tuesday, 7 October 2014, 11:24 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Legal authorities must respect the right of journalist Nicky Hager to protect the source of his material for his Dirty Politics book under Section 68 of the Evidence Act, Acting Labour Leader David Parker says. “It is crucial in an open democracy ... More >>
Key sacks himself in unprecedented move
Monday, 6 October 2014, 12:34 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
John Key is trying to rid himself of the responsibilities every Prime Minister has to bear – that of overseeing our intelligence organisations, says Acting Labour Leader David Parker. “This is a dereliction of duty. Managing our spy agencies ... More >>
We need more houses, not Ministers
Monday, 6 October 2014, 11:55 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The Government’s decision to have three housing Ministers will create a dog’s breakfast of the portfolio and doesn’t bode well for fixing the country’s housing crisis, Labour’s Housing spokesperson Phil Twyford says. “New Zealanders need ... More >>
Māori Party must seek guarantees on Māori seats
Friday, 3 October 2014, 11:54 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Māori Affairs Spokesperson 3 October 2014 MEDIA STATEMENT Māori Party must seek guarantees on Māori seats More >>
Is this really necessary?
Friday, 3 October 2014, 11:16 am | New Zealand Labour Party
No one denies chief executives should be well paid for their skills and experience, but it is the efforts of all employees which contribute to company profits, Labour’s Acting Leader David Parker says. More >>
Lyttelton Port workers also deserve pay rises
Thursday, 2 October 2014, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Hard slog by Lyttelton Port workers contributed to strong financial growth for the company and they deserve to be rewarded for their work as much as its chief executive, says Labour’s Acting Leader David Parker. “Lyttelton Port chief executive Peter ... More >>
Donaghys job losses another blow to Dunedin
Thursday, 2 October 2014, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Donaghys job losses another blow to Dunedin The loss of 30 jobs from Donaghys rope and twine factory is yet another blow to the people and economy of Dunedin, says Dunedin South Labour MP Clare Curran. “Donaghys was founded in 1876; the company ... More >>
Tasks aplenty for new Health Minister
Thursday, 2 October 2014, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
One of the first jobs for the new Minister of Health must be to provide an honest and transparent report into surgery waiting times and exactly how many Kiwis are not having their health needs met, Labour’s Health spokesperson Annette King says. More >>
Dairy price fall shows urgent need to diversify
Thursday, 2 October 2014, 10:50 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The overnight drop in milk prices shows New Zealand’s overreliance on the dairy industry puts our economy in a vulnerable position, says Acting Labour Leader David Parker. More >>
Key Decisions Made About Labour’s Leadership Election
Thursday, 2 October 2014, 9:46 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour’s New Zealand Council has made the key decisions about the timetable and process around the election of Labour’s Party Leader. The result will be announced on Tuesday 18th November, following a comprehensive and extensive process unique ... More >>
Multi-lateral action under UN needed to stop ISIS atrocities
Monday, 29 September 2014, 1:34 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
New Zealand should press for multi-lateral action against the ISIS slaughter of civilians and its ethnic and religious cleansing of minority groups, says Labour’s Associate Foreign Affairs spokesperson Phil Goff. More >>
Labour's Review - Terms of Reference Agreed
Sunday, 28 September 2014, 6:05 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour's Review - Terms of Reference Agreed Following a meeting of its ruling New Zealand Council yesterday, Labour has released the terms of reference for the comprehensive review initiated following its 2014 election result. The review will comprise three ... More >>
Statement of David Cunliffe
Saturday, 27 September 2014, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Statement of David Cunliffe I have today decided to resign the leadership of the Labour Party, effective from the end of caucus on Tuesday. The party has suffered an historic election loss and in resigning as leader I take responsibility for that. ... More >>
NZTA flyover appeal hugely disappointing
Thursday, 25 September 2014, 10:09 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The decision by the New Zealand Transport Agency to appeal the Board of Inquiry’s rejection of the Basin Reserve flyover is hugely disappointing and a massive lost opportunity for Wellington to come together on an alternative plan, Labour’s MP ... More >>
