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Call to release political prisoner in Bahrain
Thursday, 26 September 2013, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Khalil Al Marzooq, an ex-Parliamentarian of Bahrain arrested a week ago on the basis of politically motivated charges of incitement to violence and terrorism, should be immediately released, Labour’s Associate Disarmament spokesperson Ross Robertson ... More >>
National should back food in schools bill
Thursday, 26 September 2013, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Mt Albert MP David Shearer is calling on National to back his food in schools bill, which was drawn from the Members’ Ballot today. “First and foremost feeding kids is the responsibility of parents. But no child should have to start the day with ... More >>
Bill will save lives and make roads safer
Thursday, 26 September 2013, 12:51 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Parliament has a chance to make New Zealand roads safer and save lives after my Members’ Bill to reduce the allowable blood alcohol limit was pulled from the ballot today, Labour’s Associate Health spokesperson Iain Lees-Galloway says. More >>
Listen to the cleaners Mr Bridges
Thursday, 26 September 2013, 11:47 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Simon Bridges should meet with the cleaners who today told Parliament about their fears for their work, their families and the health of their local communities under his proposed changes to labour laws, Labour’s Associate Labour spokesperson Darien ... More >>
Women going backwards under National
Thursday, 26 September 2013, 9:40 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Women may have got the vote 120 years ago but new figures show women in the Defence Force are going backwards under the National Government, Labour’s Defence spokesperson Phil Goff says. More >>
What’s happening with Reefton, Mr Ryall?
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 7:08 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
News today that Greymouth is getting a new hospital will come as a welcome relief to residents there, says Labour’s Health spokesperson Annette King. More >>
Government playing productivity catch-up
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 4:43 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Government has no idea how to fix New Zealand’s stagnating productivity and our long term decline in wages, says Labour’s Economic Development spokesperson Shane Jones. More >>
Was MPI also gagged over Ruataniwha concerns?
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Department of Conservation was not the only agency to have its concerns about the Ruataniwha Dam silenced by the Government – it appears the Ministry for Primary Industries was also gagged, Labour Leader David Cunliffe says. More >>
Cost cutting hitting country’s health services
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Proposed staff losses at Waitemata are just the beginning of a likely domino effect across the whole country, Labour’s Health spokesperson Annette King says. More >>
Questions after China apple exports suspended
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The voluntary suspension of apple exports to China comes unfortunately at a time when New Zealand’s food exports are already under close scrutiny, Labour’s Primary Industries spokesperson Damien O’Connor says. More >>
Loan sharks will be rubbing hands over Govt housing policies
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
New lending restrictions on home loans due to come into force next week will drive people who can least afford it to high interest lenders, including loan sharks, says Labour’s Consumer Rights spokesperson Carol Beaumont. More >>
Record trade deficit a wake-up call for govt
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The record August trade deficit must shake the Government into taking action to grow our export sector, says Labour’s Trade spokesperson, Phil Goff. “Our trade deficit is 50 per cent higher than it was last August. Astonishingly this comes at a time ... More >>
Boot camps failing both participants and public
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 10:27 am | New Zealand Labour Party
That the National Government is touting its “boot camps” as a successful method of tackling youth justice issues is a cruel joke, Labour's Social Development spokesperson Sue Moroney says. More >>
Submission claims just don’t hold water
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 3:54 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Conservation Minister Nick Smith should stop obfuscating and just admit that a submission on the Tukituki water scheme that he raised concerns about was the same one he claims he never knew about, says Labour’s Conservation spokesperson Ruth Dyson. More >>
English blames banks, buck stops with him
Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 12:24 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Kiwis who have lost their pre-approved home loans with ASB should save their anger for Bill English, rather than blame the bank which is implementing government policy, as Mr English has done, said Labour’s Housing spokesperson Phil Twyford ... More >>
New look Labour line-up ready for action
Monday, 23 September 2013, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour Leader David Cunliffe has unveiled his new shadow cabinet, describing it is a government in waiting that will make a real difference to the lives of Kiwis. “I’m immensely proud to lead this new-look caucus line-up. More >>
Kiwis better off without copper tax Mr Joyce
Monday, 23 September 2013, 8:54 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Steven Joyce is telling porkies by claiming savings from an axed “copper tax” would not be passed onto consumers, Labour’s communications and IT spokesperson Clare Curran said today. More >>
Poto Williams selected as Labour Christchurch East Candidate
Sunday, 22 September 2013, 10:02 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour Party President Moira Coatsworth has announced that Poto Williams will be the candidate for the Christchurch East by election following the resignation of Lianne Dalziel. More >>
Williams selected as Labour’s Christchurch East Candidate
Saturday, 21 September 2013, 5:07 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Potu Williams selected as Labour’s Christchurch East Candidate Labour Party President Moira Coatsworth has announced that Potu Williams will be the candidate for the Christchurch East by election following the resignation of Lianne Dalziel. We had a robust democratic ... More >>
David Cunliffe congratulates Poto Williams
Saturday, 21 September 2013, 4:38 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour Leader David Cunliffe has congratulated Poto Williams on her selection as the Labour candidate for the Christchurch East by-election. “The people of east Christchurch have been through so much since the earthquakes. They need a strong ... More >>
