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Universal KiwiSaver needed for retirement

Monday, 14 October 2013, 12:33 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Yet again National has been shown up as completely left behind on the sustainability of our retirement debate, as the Financial Service Council’s call for a universal KiwiSaver scheme shows, says Labour Finance spokesperson David Parker. More >>

Time for Nick Smith to listen up

Monday, 14 October 2013, 9:00 am | New Zealand Labour Party

With newly re-elected Auckland Mayor Len Brown adding his voice to those calling for first home buyers to be exempted from mortgage lending restrictions, it is time for Housing Minister Nick Smith to sit up and take notice, says Labour’s Housing ... More >>

Transparency needed from Auckland Transport

Friday, 11 October 2013, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Labour’s Auckland Issues spokesperson is calling on Auckland Transport to publicly explain the circumstances surrounding today’s revelation that the Serious Fraud Office is investigating allegations of corruption in its road maintenance operation. More >>

Investigation needed if Ryall can’t give reassurance

Friday, 11 October 2013, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Tony Ryall needs to step up and reassure both current and future cancer patients their treatment won’t be compromised through sloppy testing procedures, says Labour’s Health spokesperson Annette King. More >>

Woolston closure shows need for jobs plan

Friday, 11 October 2013, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

The proposed closure of Independent Fisheries’ Woolston processing plant highlights National’s lack of leadership on jobs and the fishing industry, Labour’s Employment spokesperson Grant Robertson says. More >>

Illegal garage conversion highlights housing crisis

Friday, 11 October 2013, 11:17 am | New Zealand Labour Party

The case of an Auckland landlord found to have illegally converted garages into flats is just the tip of the iceberg, says Labour's housing spokesperson Phil Twyford. More >>

John Key out of tune on Chorus claims

Friday, 11 October 2013, 11:01 am | New Zealand Labour Party

John Key is very much a man alone in the Chorus saga, steadfastly insisting the company will go broke, despite the CEO and two stock exchanges saying the opposite, says Labour Leader David Cunliffe. More >>

Joyce making work harder for Kiwis, not easier

Thursday, 10 October 2013, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Steven Joyce is making it harder for New Zealand students to work by relaxing the rules for overseas students who work while studying here, Labour’s Employment spokesperson Grant Robertson says. More >>

School win a victory for wider community

Thursday, 10 October 2013, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

For the second time this year Hekia Parata has been given a court-determined fail grade, this time with a ruling that the closure of Phillipstown School in Christchurch was unlawful, Labour’s Associate Education spokesperson Megan Woods says. More >>

OECD reports calls for credible carbon pricing

Thursday, 10 October 2013, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

A new OECD report has highlighted the need for credible and consistent carbon pricing to tackle climate change, says Labour Climate Change spokesperson Moana Mackey. “The report says governments must ‘ensure that price signals sent to consumers, producers ... More >>

Labour mourns the loss of Tapihana Shelford

Thursday, 10 October 2013, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

E rere i runga i nga parirau o Tawhirimatea haere i runga i te ara o nga rangatira o nga kingi me te rawa kore haere atu ra haere oti atu e ...“The New Zealand Labour Party extends its deep sympathy to the family of Tapihana Shelford, a friend and ... More >>