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Factory closure end of an era for Hamilton
Friday, 28 March 2014, 8:38 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Today's closure of the Huttons factory in Hamilton is the end of an era which has provided incomes for generations of local families, Hamilton-based Labour MPs Sue Moroney and Nanaia Mahuta say. More >>
New CEO nothing for Maori TV to celebrate
Thursday, 27 March 2014, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Paora Maxwell’s appointment as Maori Television boss is National Party cronyism at its worst, Labour’s Broadcasting spokesperson Kris Faafoi says. More >>
Steven Joyce in denial as schools battle Novopay
Thursday, 27 March 2014, 3:17 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Minister Responsible for Novopay Steven Joyce is in denial, claiming the system is improving despite principals pulling their hair out over payroll issues, Labour’s Education spokesperson Chris Hipkins says. More >>
Family court changes likely to hit kids hardest
Thursday, 27 March 2014, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Changes to the way Family Court cases are run are unlikely to improve resolution rates of family disputes, and could make things much worse, Labour's Justice spokesperson Andrew Little says. More >>
Housing Accord report shows Aucklanders were sold a lemon
Thursday, 27 March 2014, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Nick Smith’s report on the Auckland Housing Accord is a mish-mash of projections, predictions and promises, but it fails to tell Aucklanders how many new homes will be built as a result of the Accord and how many of them will be affordable, says ... More >>
Horror month in trucking accidents renews calls for change
Thursday, 27 March 2014, 12:24 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
It’s time the Government woke up to the reality and stress of truck driving after a horror month for truck-related accidents, Labour’s Transport spokesperson Darien Fenton says. More >>
John Key must reject Treasury’s latest burp
Thursday, 27 March 2014, 10:52 am | New Zealand Labour Party
John Key must reject Treasury’s latest advice that public ownership isn’t the best option for our schools and hospitals, says Labour’s Finance spokesperson David Parker. More >>
“Don’t turn the Tukituki toxic” Bill is launched
Thursday, 27 March 2014, 10:24 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The “Don’t Turn the Tukituki Toxic” Members Bill has been launched by Labour’s spokesperson on Water, Meka Whaitiri on the banks of the Tukituki River. More >>
TVNZ’s silence speaks volumes
Wednesday, 26 March 2014, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
TVNZ’s refusal to answer specific questions in relation to Paora Maxwell’s employment at the state broadcaster speaks volumes over his suitability to lead Māori Television, Labour’s Broadcasting spokesperson Kris Faafoi said today More >>
New UFB spend-up for asset sales slush fund
Wednesday, 26 March 2014, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
National has snuck in yet another spending item into its asset sales slush fund, this time money for ultra-fast broadband, Labour’s SOE spokesperson Clayton Cosgrove says. More >>
Agendas threaten integrity of Māori Television
Wednesday, 26 March 2014, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The eve of its 10th anniversary is the perfect time for all concerned to query what state Māori Television is in, Labour’s Māori Affairs spokesperson Shane Jones says. More >>
Super prices at supermarkets need explaining
Wednesday, 26 March 2014, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
New Zealand’s supermarket duopoly needs to do some serious explaining as to why their fruit and vegetables are so pricey, Labour’s Consumer Rights spokesperson Carol Beaumont says. More >>
National shuts Mums and Dads out of Genesis sale
Wednesday, 26 March 2014, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
National has deliberately cut Mum and Dad investors from the Genesis sale, restricting them to just nine per cent of the shares while selling the rest to the Government’s investor friends, Labour Leader David Cunliffe says. More >>
New Zealand left off the map as John Key fails at Summit
Wednesday, 26 March 2014, 12:01 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The absence of New Zealand from a world map that formed the backdrop for a leaders’ photocall at The Hague Nuclear Security Summit pretty much nails John Key’s contribution to disarmament, Labour’s Disarmament spokesperson Maryan Street says. More >>
Credit agency must stop rorting system
Tuesday, 25 March 2014, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour is backing calls for credit reporting agencies to stop charging extortionate fees. More >>
Funding needed to halt spread of kauri dieback disease
Tuesday, 25 March 2014, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The news that kauri dieback disease has reached the Coromandel makes it even more urgent that the Government properly fund efforts to save the species, says Labour’s Associate Environment spokesperson Phil Twyford. More >>
Govt fund rejects essential wood innovation plans
Tuesday, 25 March 2014, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
National’s Primary Growth Partnership has rejected all applications for funding to develop engineered wood, an area critical to the growth of the wood products industry, and instead provided funding for the National Party’s mates, Labour Innovation, ... More >>
More job cuts, monetary policy upgrade needed
Tuesday, 25 March 2014, 11:08 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The loss of 70 jobs at Alloy Yachts shows the pain being inflicted on exporters by the high New Zealand dollar and the need for an upgrade of our out-of-date Reserve Bank Act, says Labour’s Finance spokesperson David Parker. More >>
Trust statement doesn’t get Hekia off hook
Monday, 24 March 2014, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Te Kohanga Reo Trust Board’s latest statement still leaves serious allegations of misuse of public money at Education Minister Hekia Parata’s door, says Labour Leader David Cunliffe. More >>
State Services Commission asked to clarify Parmar ruling
Monday, 24 March 2014, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour’s Associate Social Development spokesperson Rajen Prasad wants a clarification from the State Services Commissioner into why he believes there is no conflict of interest with a Families Commissioner actively campaigning for the National Party. More >>
