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Inquiry must examine impact of cuts at super ministry

Monday, 19 August 2013, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

The Government inquiry into Fonterra’s botulism contamination must examine the impact budget cuts at the Ministry for Primary Industries had on the food scare, Labour’s Primary Industries spokesperson Damien O’Connor says. More >>

No excuses for Novopay nightmare

Monday, 19 August 2013, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Tomorrow marks the first birthday of National’s Novopay system, but you won’t find teachers and school staff celebrating, says Labour’s Education spokesperson Chris Hipkins. More >>

Public pressure can force snapper flip-flop

Monday, 19 August 2013, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

The government must abandon its plans to reduce recreational snapper catch limits, while leaving commercial catches unchanged, Labour Leader David Shearer says. More >>

Nitrate detection a warning for all producers

Monday, 19 August 2013, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

The cancellation of export certificates for Westland Milk Products shows the extra scrutiny New Zealand goods are under following Fonterra’s botulism scare, Labour’s Primary Industries spokesperson Damien O’Connor says. More >>

Two-speed economy: Big corporates v SMEs

Monday, 19 August 2013, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

National is creating a two-speed economy with new figures showing small businesses are struggling under this government – in direct contrast to the handouts National gives to the big end of town, Labour’s Economic Development spokesperson David ... More >>

A day of celebration for equality and LGBTI rights

Monday, 19 August 2013, 8:56 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Today, any two people regardless of their sex, sexual orientation or gender identity can marry in New Zealand. It is a milestone that is cause for joy and celebration, says Labour MP, Louisa Wall. “I am immensely proud to have led the campaign for ... More >>

National admits defeat on climate change

Friday, 16 August 2013, 2:01 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

National has today admitted defeat on climate change by setting a 5 per cent emissions reduction target by 2020, Labour’s Climate Change spokesperson Moana Mackey says. More >>

Let’s get Christchurch moving

Friday, 16 August 2013, 10:55 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Urgent action is needed to get Christchurch moving, says Labour’s Christchurch Transport spokesperson Megan Woods. “Earthquake Minister Gerry Brownlee has revealed that he doesn’t think Canterbury’s much awaited central city transport plan is ... More >>

Key making up GSCB law as he goes along

Friday, 16 August 2013, 10:00 am | New Zealand Labour Party

John Key's belated statement to the media about the warrants he intends granting under the GCSB Bill shows why he has been so wrong to rush this law through, Labour Leader David Shearer says. More >>

Gutted Emissions Trading Scheme damaging forestry

Thursday, 15 August 2013, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

A new report shows the gutted Emissions Trading Scheme is damaging the forestry sector, Labour’s Climate Change spokesperson Moana Mackey says. “The annual ‘Section 89’ report on the ETS shows deforestation is rising and foresters are leaving the ... More >>

Govt mismanagement costs more Solid Energy jobs

Thursday, 15 August 2013, 1:46 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

National’s failure to rein in Solid Energy’s reckless spending is a key reason 93 miners have lost their jobs at Huntly East, says Labour’s SOEs spokesperson Clayton Cosgrove. More >>

Ban shows need for stand-alone food agency

Thursday, 15 August 2013, 12:49 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Bans on New Zealand dairy produce show the need for a stand-alone food safety agency, Labour’s Food Safety spokesperson Damien O’Connor says. More >>

Groser should have been able to halt trade ban

Wednesday, 14 August 2013, 2:56 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

The Russian trade ban on Fonterra products is set to last until next year and may have been avoided if Moscow Embassy officials had been able to provide safety assurances to Russia, says Labour’s Trade spokesperson Clayton Cosgrove. More >>

Over 65s to double by 2040 – changes needed

Wednesday, 14 August 2013, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

The number of Kiwis aged over 65 will double by 2040 to 1.2 million, showing Labour is right to steadily raise the retirement age to 67 to make super affordable, says Labour’s Finance spokesperson David Parker. More >>

Nats’ housing policy targets 10% of Kiwis

Wednesday, 14 August 2013, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

National’s latest tinkering with housing policy will not make any difference to 90 per cent of people looking for a home, and won’t make houses more affordable, says Labour Leader David Shearer. More >>

Child protection policies must extend to charter schools

Wednesday, 14 August 2013, 12:33 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

If the Government is genuinely committed to doing everything possible to ensure children are safe it will make sure charter schools’ teachers face the same rigorous checks that those in state schools do, says Labour’s Education Spokesperson Chris Hipkins. More >>