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Flip-flop Foss turns Commerce into comedy

Wednesday, 2 April 2014, 11:13 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Craig Foss has flip-flopped completely on his inept attempt to create an unwanted voluntary code of conduct for supermarkets, says Labour’s Commerce spokesperson Clayton Cosgrove. “Craig Foss really is the laughing stock of National’s Cabinet, ... More >>

Vero tells insurers ‘don’t apologise’ for Canterbury

Wednesday, 2 April 2014, 10:37 am | New Zealand Labour Party

In an insulting and bizarre statement, the boss of one of New Zealand’s biggest insurance companies told his industry not to apologise for the appalling way it has handled Canterbury earthquake claims, says Labour’s Earthquake Commission Spokesperson ... More >>

IMF says ‘ways to innovate’ on monetary policy

Tuesday, 1 April 2014, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

The International Monetary Fund has admitted the Kiwi dollar is overvalued by up to 15 per cent and suggested, while care must be taken there is room for innovation on monetary policy, says Labour’s Finance spokesperson David Parker. More >>

Auckland needs govt commitment to funding for city rail link

Tuesday, 1 April 2014, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Auckland needs the government to commit to early funding for the city rail link to make electrification of the rail line as effective as it can be, says Labours Transport Spokesperson Darien Fenton. More >>

Crime stats not all they’re cracked up to

Tuesday, 1 April 2014, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

New crime statistics out today which show an increase in the number of sexual assaults, murders and property-based crime should concern all New Zealanders, Labour’s Police spokesperson Jacinda Ardern says. More >>

National would be best to pick up Labour’s policy

Tuesday, 1 April 2014, 11:36 am | New Zealand Labour Party

National would be best to pick up Labour’s policy A denied Official Information Act request is the strongest hint yet that the Government will announce a package aimed at new parents in the upcoming budget despite slapping down similar policy ... More >>

Rec fishers lose out while Sanford and co win

Tuesday, 1 April 2014, 11:10 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Big fishing companies are the winners and average Kiwi fishers the losers out of changes to snapper fishing limits and bag sizes that come into force today, Labour’s Fisheries spokesperson Damien O’Connor says. More >>

Mosgiel community urged to rally behind pool project

Tuesday, 1 April 2014, 10:23 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Dunedin South MP Clare Curran has stressed the importance of the Mosgiel community engaging in talks with the Dunedin City Council over the proposed Mosgiel pool project. More >>

Pitiful minimum wage rise no joke for many

Tuesday, 1 April 2014, 10:17 am | New Zealand Labour Party

The minimum wage rise taking effect today is too little and too late and will do nothing for working New Zealanders who rely on it, Labour Leader David Cunliffe says. More >>

Victory for Kiwis involved in Australian case

Tuesday, 1 April 2014, 8:59 am | New Zealand Labour Party

The International Court of Justice’s decision that Japan’s whaling in the Southern Ocean should end is a victory for the protection of whales around the world, says Labour’s Foreign Affairs spokesperson David Shearer. More >>

Labour supports lifting Fiji travel sanctions

Monday, 31 March 2014, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Labour supports lifting Fiji travel sanctions as the country makes moves back towards full democracy, says Labour Leader David Cunliffe More >>

Government has duty to act on climate change

Monday, 31 March 2014, 3:29 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

The National Government's hands-off response to the latest IPCC report on climate change adaptation is not only unbelievable, it’s embarrassing, says Labour Climate Change spokesperson Moana Mackey. More >>

Peter Foster Backs Rob Mccann for MP

Monday, 31 March 2014, 10:03 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Peter Foster Backs Rob Mccann for MP Peter Foster has joined Labour’s campaign to elect Rob McCann as the next MP for Otaki. Peter is a well known local lawyer who lives in Waikanae Beach. In 2011 he stood for Labour in Otaki and despite late ... More >>

Megan Woods confirmed as Wigram Labour candidate

Sunday, 30 March 2014, 7:10 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

At a meeting attended by party members and volunteers Megan pledged her commitment to the people of Wigram and Labour values: More >>

Tamati Coffey and Rawiri Waititi selected for Labour

Sunday, 30 March 2014, 10:29 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Labour Party President Moira Coatsworth has announced that Tamati Coffey will be Labour’s candidate for the Rotorua electorate at the 2014 General Election, and that Rawiri Waititi will be Labour’s candidate for the Waiariki electorate at the ... More >>

Genesis fire sale: asset sales net under $5b

Friday, 28 March 2014, 6:53 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Genesis fire sale: asset sales net under $5b The last of National’s failed asset sales is yet another fire sale – with this time the Government ruining the books of Genesis,Labour’s SOE spokesperson Clayton Cosgrove says. “It is now official: ... More >>

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