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Domestic violence on the policy agenda

Wednesday, 31 July 2013, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

A Bill that makes domestic violence an aggravating factor at sentencing will help highlight the tragic impact offending has on victims and families, says Labour’s Women’s Affairs spokesperson Sue Moroney. More >>

PGA urges US President to sign up to Arms Trade Treaty

Wednesday, 31 July 2013, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Labour’s Associate Spokesperson for Disarmament, Ross Robertson, has signed a letter to President Barack Obama on behalf of Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA), congratulating the US Administration for helping to successfully conclude negotiations ... More >>

Domestic violence on the policy agenda

Wednesday, 31 July 2013, 12:55 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Replacement x-rays hardly the ultimate fix-it

Tuesday, 30 July 2013, 5:39 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Replacement x-rays hardly the ultimate fix-it Nathan Guy’s latest token gesture - a few replacement airport x-rays - will not reassure New Zealanders that the National Government can run an effective biosecurity system, Labour’s Primary Industries ... More >>

National’s inaction slams door on home ownership

Tuesday, 30 July 2013, 1:51 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Westpac’s move to make it easier for first home buyers to use their parents’ home for equity, is just the latest sign that New Zealanders are struggling in National’s housing crisis, says Labour’s Housing spokesperson Phil Twyford. More >>

Labour will repeal charter schools legislation

Monday, 29 July 2013, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Labour will repeal the legislation allowing the creation of charter schools immediately upon becoming government, Labour Leader David Shearer said today. The National government is expected to announce candidates for the first charter schools this week. More >>

Labour opens nominations for Chch East by-election candidate

Monday, 29 July 2013, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

The Labour Party today announced that nominations for its Christchurch East by-election candidate would open on Monday 29th July and close at 12 Noon on September 4th. This will be followed by a selection process. More >>

More Aussies see NZ as low wage destination

Monday, 29 July 2013, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Reports out of Australia about New Zealand becoming a desirable destination for business looking to cut wages are nothing to be proud of, says Darien Fenton, Labours spokesperson for labour issues. More >>

Key in denial over offshore speculators

Monday, 29 July 2013, 12:34 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

John Key is in denial if he seriously believes offshore speculators in the housing market are not a problem worth tackling, says Labour Leader David Shearer. More >>

Justice reforms work against resolution

Monday, 29 July 2013, 11:16 am | New Zealand Labour Party

The Government's family court reforms will leave more couples left to deal with the aftermath of separation on their own and is likely to see protracted family disputes, says Labour’s Justice spokesperson Andrew Little. More >>

Minister should condemn spying on journalists

Monday, 29 July 2013, 11:02 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Spying on investigative journalists has no place in the New Zealand Defence Force, and the Minister of Defence should apologise forthwith to journalist Jon Stephenson, whose phone calls were monitored, says Labour’s Defence spokesperson, Phil Goff. More >>

New mums still getting the hurry up

Sunday, 28 July 2013, 11:03 am | New Zealand Labour Party

A government election promise to provide more than drive-through maternity care to new mums has backfired with hospital stays becoming even shorter for some and marginal increases of minutes for others, Labour’s Health spokesperson Annette King says. More >>

Labour to restrict non-resident purchases of homes

Sunday, 28 July 2013, 10:56 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Labour will restrict the ability of non-residents to purchase New Zealand houses, as part of its comprehensive package of policies to help New Zealanders get into their first home. More >>

Parents petition PM on paid parental leave

Saturday, 27 July 2013, 12:44 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Supporters of Labour’s plan to extend paid parental leave are petitioning John Key in the hope that his next policy U-turn will be to renege on his threat to veto the bill. More >>

Court of Inquiry shows litany of errors

Friday, 26 July 2013, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

The Court of Inquiry into Michael Ross’ death shows a litany of errors and serious dysfunction within the Defence Force, says Labour’s Defence spokesperson Phil Goff. More >>

Guilty plea only option over soldier’s death

Friday, 26 July 2013, 9:20 am | New Zealand Labour Party

The Defence Force had no option but to plead guilty to a charge of negligence over the death of Private Michael Ross, says Labour’s Defence spokesperson, Phil Goff. More >>

Creative and internet industries should review copyright

Thursday, 25 July 2013, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

New Zealand’s creative and internet industries should instigate a review of copyright laws, given the Government appears to have abandoned a commitment to hold such a review this year, Labour’s Communications and IT spokesperson Clare Curran said ... More >>