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Still No Commitment To Build More Public Houses

Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

It’s simple, build more public houses so that people have somewhere to live. Housing is the bare minimum that a person needs to live, and to help turn their life around. More >>

Mining Plan Offers False Promises With Real Damage

Friday, 31 January 2025, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

“Shane Jones’ announcement is shortsighted, environmentally reckless, and a giveaway to private mining interests,” Labour’s energy spokesperson Megan Woods said. More >>

Dunedin Wins, Hospital Build Continues

Friday, 31 January 2025, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

“Though there are fewer beds than originally planned, this is a win for the people of the Southern region,” Labour health infrastructure spokesperson Tracey McLellan said. More >>

Frontline Providers Deserve Certainty, Not Name-calling

Thursday, 30 January 2025, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

“In August last year, Karen Chhour was calling frontline service providers “disgruntled” and accusing them of using Oranga Tamariki as a “cash cow,” Labour children’s spokesperson Willow-Jean Prime said. More >>

Seymour’s School Lunch Cuts Already Failing Kids

Thursday, 30 January 2025, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

“This Government slashed school lunch funding and handed the job to a global corporation instead of supporting local suppliers—now kids are stuck with worse meals,” Labour education spokesperson Jan Tinetti said. More >>

Govt Soft On Prosecuting Migrant Exploitation

Wednesday, 29 January 2025, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

MPs were told in select committee today that there were 3,925 reports of exploitation called in by the public, and 812 investigations – however only four prosecutions. More >>

More Road Deaths Likely If Evidence Not Followed

Wednesday, 29 January 2025, 11:51 am | New Zealand Labour Party

“Where it is safe to do so, we do not oppose raising speed limits. However, the Government’s making many of these changes based on a campaign promise, rather than evidence,” Labour’s transport spokesperson Tangi Utikere said. More >>

Luxon Misleading On The Economy

Tuesday, 28 January 2025, 5:11 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

“Let’s set the record straight: National’s economic mismanagement has caused a recession that began after they took office,” Labour finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said. More >>

Nicola Willis Prioritises Visitors Over Everyday Kiwis

Monday, 27 January 2025, 5:01 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

"The fact that Nicola Willis is offering benefits to visitors that she won’t even allow New Zealanders, shows exactly where her priorities lie,” Labour’s finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said. More >>

Nicola Willis Has A New Job While She Oversees New Zealanders Losing Theirs

Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

“Despite inflation easing globally, National has failed to steer our economy out of trouble, leaving families worse off,” Labour’s finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said. More >>

Cabinet Reshuffle A Futile Exercise From Failing Government

Sunday, 19 January 2025, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

“National’s reshuffle demonstrates what New Zealanders already know – that Christopher Luxon’s inexperience and inept leadership are taking New Zealand backwards,” said Labour leader Chris Hipkins. More >>

Labour Mourns Passing Of Dame Tariana Turia

Friday, 3 January 2025, 10:13 am | New Zealand Labour Party

“Dame Tariana was a true leader, the very definition of a wāhine toa,” Labour Leader Chris Hipkins said. “The Labour Party sends condolences to Dame Tariana’s many whanau. May she rest now, with her loving husband George,” Labour leader Chris ... More >>

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