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Bennett’s benefit slashes now targeting grandparents
Thursday, 25 July 2013, 8:42 am | New Zealand Labour Party
It is beyond ridiculous that grandparents, many of whom have given up careers to look after their grandchildren because of family breakdown, are now being forced by the Government to go back to work, Labour’s Social Development spokesperson ... More >>
Electricity market broken: Vector price drop not passed on
Wednesday, 24 July 2013, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Only two of 11 Auckland retail power companies have passed on a drop in lines charges, providing further proof that New Zealand’s electricity market is broken, Labour’s Finance spokesperson David Parker says. More >>
Health ‘savings’ putting pressure on services
Wednesday, 24 July 2013, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Funding cuts to respite and home-based care will put the elderly at risk and will likely cost taxpayers more as health services shoulder the burden down the track, says Labour’s Health spokesperson Annette King. More >>
2000 submissions against Part 6 repeal
Wednesday, 24 July 2013, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The 2000 submissions from low income workers delivered to Parliament today show the depth of concern about Government proposals to weaken important protections in employment law, says Darien Fenton, Labour’s spokesperson for Labour Issues. More >>
Key complicit in first home buyers’ plight
Tuesday, 23 July 2013, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
John Key must be kidding with his claim today that first home buyers are a priority for the National Government, says the Labour Leader David Shearer. “The dream of home ownership is already beyond the reach of hundreds of thousands of Kiwis, and ... More >>
Congratulations to royal couple
Tuesday, 23 July 2013, 10:10 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The Labour Leader, David Shearer, has offered his congratulations to the Duchess and Duke of Cambridge, following the birth of their son. More >>
Dunne deal won’t restore confidence in GCSB
Monday, 22 July 2013, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
John Key’s last minute deal with Peter Dunne to secure a one vote majority for the GCSB bill won’t be enough to restore public confidence in New Zealand’s spy agencies, says the Labour Leader David Shearer. More >>
Pasifika Representation Strong in Super City Elections
Monday, 22 July 2013, 5:03 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Pacific people will be well represented in Auckland for this year’s Local Body elections. The NZLP Pasifika Sector (Auckland) are proud to announce a strong ensemble of Pasifika candidates who have put their hand up to be a voice for their communities. More >>
Kiwi babies and parents deserve same protection
Monday, 22 July 2013, 1:56 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Chinese parents will know more about what they are feeding their babies than their Kiwi counterparts following a move to clearly label all infant formula exported to China, says Labour’s Primary Industries and Food Safety spokesperson Damien O’Connor. More >>
Labour stands up for workers
Monday, 22 July 2013, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Today’s new campaign from the Council of Trade Unions is just the beginning of the opposition to National’s changes to employment law, says Darien Fenton, Labour spokesperson for labour Issues. More >>
Woodhouse lives in a different world
Monday, 22 July 2013, 9:16 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Claims by Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse that he has seen no evidence that migrant workers are paid less than Kiwi workers are astonishing, says Labour’s Immigration spokesperson Darien Fenton. More >>
Botched HNZ restructure sees debts climb
Sunday, 21 July 2013, 12:36 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
More Housing New Zealand tenants are falling behind in rent payments as the flow on effects of National’s botched restructure of the state landlord are fully realised, says Labour’s Housing spokesperson Phil Twyford. More >>
Too many kids let down by too few CYF staff
Sunday, 21 July 2013, 12:23 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
In the eight months to March this year more than 2000 reported instances of child abuse or neglect deemed serious enough to require further action by Child Youth and Family were not allocated a social worker within the agency’s own timeframes. More >>
KiwiSaver changes will punish first home buyers twice
Sunday, 21 July 2013, 12:13 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
National wants first home buyers to pay for its incompetent handling of the housing crisis by cracking open more of their retirement savings, Labour’s Housing spokesperson Phil Twyford and Finance spokesperson David Parker say. More >>
First home buyers taking the hit for National’s inaction
Friday, 19 July 2013, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
First home buyers are getting squeezed even before the Reserve Bank announces expected limits to low-deposit home mortgage lending, says Labour's Housing spokesperson Phil Twyford. More >>
Casino deal more voodoo economics from High Priest of Spin
Friday, 19 July 2013, 12:52 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Steven Joyce’s claim that National’s deal with SkyCity is about jobs and growth has been exposed by officials as a victory of spin over substance, says David Clark, Labour’s Economic Development spokesperson. More >>
Bridges ignores warnings of troubled waters
Friday, 19 July 2013, 12:29 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The ramifications of last minute changes to the Employment Relations Bill, which increase the ability of employers to pay low wages, will be felt by thousands of New Zealanders, says Darien Fenton, Labour's spokesperson for labour issues. More >>
How many more forestry deaths Mr Bridges?
Friday, 19 July 2013, 11:51 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The tragic death of yet another forestry worker early this morning makes calls for the Government to agree to an inquiry into safety in the industry even more urgent, says Darien Fenton, Labour's Health and Safety spokesperson. More >>
15 years of Rome Statute worth celebrating
Friday, 19 July 2013, 11:37 am | New Zealand Labour Party
This week marks 15 years since the historic adoption of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) -- the world's first permanent international court to prosecute war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide, says Labour MP Ross Robertson. More >>
Consultants no substitute for community contacts
Thursday, 18 July 2013, 6:35 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Twenty one communities across the country have had their local Housing New Zealand office closed since 2011, with familiar faces being booted for expensive consultants based in larger city centres, says Labour’s Housing spokesperson Phil Twyford. More >>
