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Jobs Keep Vanishing Under National
Thursday, 16 April 2026, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“Christopher Luxon promised 50,000 fewer jobseekers. Instead, we’ve seen an increase of more than 25,000 jobseekers on his watch,” Willow-Jean Prime said. More >>
Govt Asleep At The Wheel As Fuel Crisis Bites
Wednesday, 15 April 2026, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Christopher Luxon isn’t being straight with New Zealanders – he still hasn’t explained what happens if shortages hit, Labour Leader Chris Hipkins said. More >>
Mileage Increase Is Not Enough
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 12:44 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Care and support workers are struggling on or near the minimum wage going into this crisis, because of the Government’s bad decisions. More >>
April 1 Delivers More Pressure For Kiwi Families
Tuesday, 31 March 2026, 6:10 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
New Zealanders need a government focused on lifting wages, easing cost pressures, and backing people doing it tough, not one that leaves them falling further behind, Barbara Edmonds said. More >>
Fuel Plan Welcome, But Questions Remain For Kiwis
Friday, 27 March 2026, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“Today’s additional detail is helpful, and New Zealanders will want to see the Government continuing to build out a clear and credible plan, but there are still gaps,” Labour Leader Chris Hipkins said. More >>
Stanford Gets A For Spin, F For Substance
Thursday, 26 March 2026, 12:18 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Parents deserve certainty over their children’s learning and confidence they aren’t being left behind. Education has to work for all students, not just the privileged few. More >>
Fuel Relief A Start, But Most Kiwis Still Struggling
Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“More people will miss out from today's announcement than will benefit from it,” Labour Leader Chris Hipkins said. More >>
McCain Closure Latest Sign Govt Failing On Jobs
Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“The Government has added another massive failure to its record. The closure will hit workers, their families, and the Hawke’s Bay community hard,” Labour jobs and income spokesperson Ginny Andersen said. More >>
National’s Flatlining Economy Offers No Relief For Kiwis
Thursday, 19 March 2026, 11:48 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The latest data lays bare National’s failures: tens of thousands of jobs lost, prices still rising, and pitiful growth, Labour finance and economy spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said. More >>
Weekly Shop More Expensive Because Of National
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 11:45 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Food prices have risen 4.5 percent in the year to February, showing rapidly climbing prices even before the crisis in the Middle East started, Labour finance and economy spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said. More >>
Households Going Hungry Under National
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 11:10 am | New Zealand Labour Party
It’s disheartening to see so many Kiwis going hungry and unable to afford the bare human necessities like food, Labour’s social development and employment spokesperson Willow-Jean Prime said. More >>
Labour Portfolio Reshuffle Shows Team Ready To Govern
Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“As we farewell some outstanding caucus colleagues and welcome new MPs Georgie Dansey and Dan Rosewarne, these refreshed portfolios ensure our team will hit the ground running when we win the election in November,” Chris Hipkins said. More >>
High Costs And Long Waits Block Access To Mental Health Care
Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 7:58 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The Counselling Workforce Report 2026 clearly shows that mental health support is becoming less affordable, while Government-funded services have long waits. More >>
Labour Selects Dan Rosewarne For Waimakariri
Tuesday, 10 March 2026, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“I am honoured to be Labour’s Waimakariri candidate, where I have lived for 21 years and where I am raising my family,” Dan Rosewarne said. More >>
COVID-19 Inquiry Confirms NZ’s Response Robust
Tuesday, 10 March 2026, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“Like the first report, this inquiry finds New Zealand’s response to COVID-19 was robust, with decisions that were considered, appropriate, and guided by the best evidence available at the time,” said Chris Hipkins. More >>
Labour Selects Former UN Climate Official And Business Owner George Hampton For Christchurch Central
Sunday, 8 March 2026, 4:50 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
As your MP, I would use my experience at home and overseas to fight for Christchurch, listen first and then act, and deliver the results our people need today, says George Hampton. More >>
Labour Selects Rata Jamieson For Ilam
Friday, 6 March 2026, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Rata is currently studying towards a Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours specialising in Moving Image at the University of Canterbury's Ilam School of Fine Arts. She is also studying towards a Certificate of Arts More >>
Online Safety Inquiry A Step Forward
Thursday, 5 March 2026, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“My Members’ Bill on Online Safety reflects the report’s direction. It would put three clear legal duties on online service providers to ensure their platforms are safer." More >>
Building Slump Under National Costs Jobs
Thursday, 5 March 2026, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“The Government’s stop-start approach is hammering construction and costing tens of thousands of jobs,” Labour building and construction spokesperson Arena Williams said. More >>
More Children Living In Hardship Under Luxon
Thursday, 26 February 2026, 11:39 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Christopher Luxon promised to make life better for Kiwis, instead he’s made things harder for families and kids are paying the price, Labour’s child poverty reduction spokesperson Jan Tinetti said. More >>
