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Music centre strikes right note
Thursday, 12 June 2014, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The construction of the Music Centre as part of the long-awaited Performing Arts Precinct will be a boon to the Canterbury arts community, Labour’s Arts, Culture and Heritage spokesperson Jacinda Ardern says. More >>
It’s official – New Zealand housing is too expensive
Thursday, 12 June 2014, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The IMF has confirmed that New Zealand has some of the most unaffordable housing in the world, says Labour’s Housing spokesperson Phil Twyford. “Following hard on the heels of a critical OECD report in May, the IMF says New Zealand has the third ... More >>
Revolt in MBIE ranks should leave Government red-faced
Thursday, 12 June 2014, 3:43 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
National's so-called strategy for better wages is fast unravelling with their own employment policy advisers going on strike against a pay offer of 1 per cent, Labour's spokesperson on Labour Issues Andrew Little says. More >>
Black Friday for the ACT Party
Thursday, 12 June 2014, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“Friday the 13th is a black day not only for John Banks who is resigning his role as MP, but also for the ACT Party who have once again let down the people of Epsom”, says Michael Wood, Labour candidate for Epsom. More >>
Chorus under pressure to make all towns ‘gigatowns’
Thursday, 12 June 2014, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The heat should be put on Chorus to extend its #Gigatown prize to all communities where it is laying out state-funded fibre following moves by another provider to offer its own gigabit speed service, Labour’s ICT spokesperson Clare Curran says. More >>
Please listen to community and council, Hekia
Thursday, 12 June 2014, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour applauds Christchurch City Council’s decision today to stand up to the Education Minister and back Phillipstown School’s request for a two year reprieve from closure, Labour’s Associate Education spokesperson Megan Woods says. More >>
Government has no solutions to tackle risks to economy
Thursday, 12 June 2014, 11:41 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The National Government has no solutions to tackle the serious risks to the economy identified by the Reserve Bank today, Labour’s Finance spokesperson David Parker says. More >>
National must reveal ambassador junket costs
Wednesday, 11 June 2014, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Revelations of the scale and extent of lobbying to gain New Zealand a seat on the United Nations Security Council raise serious questions over cost and transparency, Labour Leader David Cunliffe says. More >>
Come clean on climate change, Mr Key
Wednesday, 11 June 2014, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Come clean on climate change, Mr Key Following an embarrassing leak, Prime Minister John Key must rule out any future moves by his government to join a conservative climate-change coalition with Australia, says Labour Leader David Cunliffe. More >>
Explanation needed over decision not to consult Crown Law
Wednesday, 11 June 2014, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Revelations that the Police never sought advice from the Crown Law Office over whether to prosecute John Banks are extraordinary, Labour’s Police spokesperson Jacinda Ardern says. More >>
Questions in wake of Henderson killing
Wednesday, 11 June 2014, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Te Atatu Labour MP Phil Twyford says yesterday’s killing of dairy owner Arun Kumar raises questions about whether the community has been let down by the authorities. More >>
Under pressure minister forced to admit further delays
Wednesday, 11 June 2014, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has been forced to admit the timeline for implementing the Christchurch city transport plan has been pushed back once again, Labour’s Christchurch transport spokesperson Megan Woods says. More >>
Tragedy should lead to action in aged care
Wednesday, 11 June 2014, 1:51 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour is renewing calls for reform of the aged care sector following the tragic deaths of five Christchurch rest home residents. More >>
New Zealand a pawn in slave prawn industry
Wednesday, 11 June 2014, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
New Zealand supermarkets need to reassure their customers their seafood isn’t produced using Asian slave labour, Labour’s Fisheries spokesperson Damien O’Connor says. More >>
Hekia Parata’s latest fail: expert teachers
Wednesday, 11 June 2014, 11:23 am | New Zealand Labour Party
It will come as no surprise to parents that Education Minister Hekia Parata’s attempt to introduce her expert teachers policy without input from the school leaders has failed spectacularly, Labour’s Education spokesperson Chris Hipkins says. More >>
Te Kohanga Reo must reform
Wednesday, 11 June 2014, 10:47 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Te Kohanga Reo must reform It's important that the Kohanga Reo Trust push ahead with changes to its governance structure to regain confidence within the movement, Labour’s Māori Affairs Spokesperson Nanaia Mahuta says. More >>
“Hang in There” is Not a Policy It’s Economic Suicide
Wednesday, 11 June 2014, 10:20 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Hang in there is not a policy. It’s National Party economic suicide. Last night’s panel meeting with Jami-Lee Ross gave Botany residents little hope for the immediate future except to expect more heavy trucks on the roads.! More >>
90 day law sees more workers shown door
Wednesday, 11 June 2014, 9:13 am | New Zealand Labour Party
A Government report on employment law changes, including the 90-day trial period and union access rights, not only raises serious concerns but confirms some policies are positively bad for working people, Labour's spokesperson on Labour Issues Andrew ... More >>
Government to fix its own SNAFU
Tuesday, 10 June 2014, 10:01 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Government is only fixing its own mess with today’s announcement that it will now support sole parents who want to study, says Labour’s Social Development spokesperson Sue Moroney. “Why did it take the Government so long to realise that these changes ... More >>
No losers if Government acts now
Tuesday, 10 June 2014, 2:56 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
With the International Whaling Commission making, for the third time, very clear and firm recommendations regarding the protection of Maui’s dolphin, it is past time the Government acted, Labour’s Conservation spokesperson Ruth Dyson says. ... More >>
