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We must act to save our dolphins

Wednesday, 23 July 2014, 3:21 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

A new report makes it clear for the urgent need to protect Maui’s and Hector’s dolphins while arguing it is clear that there is no need for further research, says Labour’s Conservation spokesperson Ruth Dyson. “Labour backs the public call ... More >>

Auditor General slams Shared Services project

Wednesday, 23 July 2014, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

The Auditor-General’s Office could not have been more damning about the 18 months spent on the Central Agency Shared Services (CASS) project at the Finance and Expenditure Committee this morning, says Maryan Street, Labour’s State Services spokesperson. ... More >>

Fonterra job losses a massive blow to Waikato

Wednesday, 23 July 2014, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

The potential loss of up to 114 jobs from Fonterra’s Canpac plant in Hamilton is a massive blow to the Waikato region which has already lost hundreds of jobs, Labour says. More >>

Public Meeting on Internet Connectivity in Outram

Wednesday, 23 July 2014, 11:57 am | New Zealand Labour Party

“A public meeting to discuss community-based solutions to improving internet speeds and reliability in Outram follows community agitation on poor connectivity,” Labour’s ICT Spokesperson Clare Curran said. More >>

Basin flyover decision an opportunity for capital

Wednesday, 23 July 2014, 9:40 am | New Zealand Labour Party

The decision to reject the proposed flyover at the Basin Reserve must be taken as an opportunity to properly fund Wellington’s transport future and must not be used as an excuse to take resources away from the capital, Wellington Labour MPs Grant ... More >>

National out of touch with the regions

Tuesday, 22 July 2014, 3:32 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

National out of touch with the regions John Key is out of touch with regional New Zealand if he believes tinkering with council regulations will restore opportunities to small towns, Labour Leader David Cunliffe says. “While the regions are crying ... More >>

Flyover rejection a victory for sustainable transport

Tuesday, 22 July 2014, 3:30 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Flyover rejection a victory for sustainable transport The rejection of the proposed Basin Reserve flyover by a Board of Inquiry is a victory for sustainable transport in Wellington and paves the way for other alternatives to be given a fair hearing, ... More >>

Loss Leading could destroy Kiwi lamb’s reputation

Tuesday, 22 July 2014, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Meat companies that supply supermarkets and sell New Zealand lamb as a loss leader in the United Kingdom should lose their access to this valuable quota market, said Labour’s Primary Industries spokesperson Damien O’Connor. More >>

Labour will revive the regions with new fund

Tuesday, 22 July 2014, 9:48 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Labour will revive the regions with new fund The next Labour Government will co-develop Regional Growth Plans for every region of New Zealand and will invest at least $200 million in a fund to create breakthrough opportunities for jobs and sustainable growth, ... More >>

KiwiSaver innovations needed to build wealth

Monday, 21 July 2014, 11:20 am | New Zealand Labour Party

The innovative changes to KiwiSaver suggested by the Financial Services Council today will be seriously considered by Labour as part of plans to make KiwiSaver universal, Labour’s Finance spokesperson David Parker says. More >>

Road fix needed now, not later

Monday, 21 July 2014, 10:54 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Road fix needed now, not later Northland’s roading system is in chaos and needs fixing fast, Labour List MP Kelvin Davis says. “According to NZTA’s 10 year funding data every area of Northland has had a decrease in NZTA funding since 2008. “The ... More >>

Te Reo Māori a doorway to opportunity

Sunday, 20 July 2014, 10:50 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

A Labour Government will ensure more of our children have the opportunity to learn te reo Māori by encouraging the learning and use of it in schools, Labour’s Māori Affairs spokesperson Nanaia Mahuta says. More >>

Gaza ground offensive can only result in more deaths

Friday, 18 July 2014, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Israel’s decision to continue with a ground offensive into Gaza can only result in more civilian deaths and push a ceasefire further beyond reach, Labour’s Foreign Affairs spokesperson David Shearer says. More >>

Labour sends condolences to families of MH17

Friday, 18 July 2014, 12:18 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Labour offers its condolences to the families of the passengers who lost their lives on Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 that appears to have been shot down over Ukraine earlier today, Labour’s Foreign Affairs spokesperson David Shearer says. More >>

Taxpayer cash to plug Chorus copper hole

Friday, 18 July 2014, 12:16 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

The Chief Executive and Board of Chorus must be held accountable for striking a deal that uses taxpayer money intended to build a new fibre network to instead plug the company’s revenue gaps, says Labour’s ICT spokesperson Clare Curran. More >>

Don’t contract out your loyal cleaners SkyCity

Friday, 18 July 2014, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

SkyCity should put aside its proposal to contract out its cleaning staff and not be lured by the prospect of washing their hands of these essential jobs and leaving them to the world of third party contracting, Labour’s Associate Labour spokesperson ... More >>

Common sense a better response

Friday, 18 July 2014, 10:27 am | New Zealand Labour Party

The actions of two police officers who walked into a marae's wharenui in the early hours of the morning to search and photograph a group of children in their pyjamas are deeply concerning, Labour’s Associate Police spokesperson Kelvin Davis says. More >>

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