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Rajen Prasad will not seek re-election

Friday, 2 May 2014, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Labour’s Immigration spokesperson Rajen Prasad says he has decided not to seek re-nomination for another term in Parliament at the next election. “I have approached my professional and public life over the last 20 years, in the spirit of moving on ... More >>

Labour candidate Barry Kirker on Maurice Williamson

Friday, 2 May 2014, 11:46 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Pakuranga residents expect and deserve more from their elected Member of Parliament, Labour’s candidate for Pakuranga Barry Kirker says. “National MP Maurice Williamson has failed the people of Pakuranga. More >>

Changes to improve home ownership

Friday, 2 May 2014, 9:30 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Lower mortgage interest rates resulting from Labour’s monetary policy changes will help more New Zealanders into their own homes and make home ownership more affordable, says housing spokesman Phil Twyford. More >>

Good for the gander but not the goose

Friday, 2 May 2014, 9:18 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Prime Minister John Key needs to apply the same standards for all his ministers and demand the resignation of Judith Collins, Labour MP Grant Robertson says. More >>

Report shows New Zealand's carbon pollution will grow

Friday, 2 May 2014, 9:13 am | New Zealand Labour Party

The Government is happy to sit on its hands and ignore the very real challenges facing our economy, says Labour’s Climate Change Spokesperson Moana Mackey. “Labour is welcoming the report ‘A challenge to our leaders: Why New Zealand needs a clean ... More >>

Reserve Bank changes good for farmers

Friday, 2 May 2014, 9:00 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Labour’s Reserve Bank Upgrade will be great for farmers and rural communities, Labour’s Primary Industries spokesperson Damien O’Connor says. “The Reserve Bank Upgrade addresses two of the biggest problems for farmers – high interest ... More >>

Higher standards of ministers required

Thursday, 1 May 2014, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

New Zealanders expect higher standards of their ministers than the Prime Minister is requiring, Labour Leader David Cunliffe says. More >>

Trouble at Te Papa needs explaining

Thursday, 1 May 2014, 9:47 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Labour is calling for a ‘please explain’ from Arts and Culture Minister Chris Finlayson in the wake of the sudden resignation of Te Papa’s chief executive and allegations the museum is in financial strife. “The problems at Te Papa haven’t ... More >>

Labour goes to UN over ECan shambles

Thursday, 1 May 2014, 9:07 am | New Zealand Labour Party

The Labour Party has complained to the United Nations over the continuing denial of democratic elections for Environment Canterbury (ECan) councillors. More >>

Hospital leaking like a sieve

Thursday, 1 May 2014, 9:04 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Tony Ryall might want to amend his ‘faster, sooner, more convenient’ catch-cry to ‘water, water everywhere, given the leaks that have sprung up under his watch, Labour’s Health spokesperson Annette King says. More >>

Funding for sexual services too little too late

Wednesday, 30 April 2014, 4:55 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Today's announcement of $10.4 million over two years to plug the funding shortfall for sexual violence services is too little, too late, says Labour’s Social Development spokesperson Sue Moroney. More >>

Minimum wage workers hours not for tinkering with

Wednesday, 30 April 2014, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Minimum wage workers hours not for tinkering with The Government should be increasing the minimum wage not fiddling with changes to hourly calculations that will just benefit low-paying employers, says Labour’s Associate Spokesperson for Labour Issues ... More >>

Auckland consents falling behind

Wednesday, 30 April 2014, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Auckland residential building consents are falling well behind the Government’s own promised 9000 homes for the first year of its Housing Accord, says Labour’s housing spokesperson Phil Twyford. “Nick Smith promised Aucklanders 9000 new houses ... More >>

Truancy service flaws coming home to roost

Wednesday, 30 April 2014, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

The ongoing failure of the Government’s new school truancy service is hugely concerning, Labour’s Education spokesperson Chris Hipkins says. More >>

Labour’s Reserve Bank Upgrade will help low-income Kiwis

Wednesday, 30 April 2014, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Low income New Zealanders will benefit from Labour’s Reserve Bank changes and wider Economic Upgrade through higher wages, lower interest rates on credit cards and loans, and lower rents, says Labour’s Finance spokesperson David Parker. More >>

Labour backs young, gifted Pacific candidates

Wednesday, 30 April 2014, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Labour’s Pacific Island Affairs spokesperson, Su’a William Sio is thrilled at the selection of five strong Pacific candidates in the Auckland region. More >>

Ignorance no excuse for law-breaking farmers

Tuesday, 29 April 2014, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

The results of an investigation into farm employment practices shows there is something seriously wrong in the sector, and it is not credible for Federated Farmers to claim it can ride to the rescue, Labour's spokesperson on Labour Issues Andrew Little says. More >>

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