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May take an elephant before risk taken seriously
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
That the Ministry of Primary Industries is sending a senior official to South East Asia following the discovery of an animal limb in imported stock feed is less than reassuring, Labour’s Primary Industries spokesperson Damien O’Connor says. More >>
Labour’s loss will be Christchurch’s gain
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Labour Leader David Shearer says Lianne Dalziel is an outstanding candidate for the Christchurch mayoralty, and Labour’s loss is the city’s gain. The Christchurch East MP has today confirmed she will stand for the mayoralty of Christchurch at this ... More >>
Wellington transport plans a mix of the good, bad, and ugly
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 10:53 am | New Zealand Labour Party
No matter how NZTA likes to spin it, its mitigation plans for the Basin Reserve area cannot hide the fact the flyover is a concrete monstrosity that will fundamentally change the character of the area, Labour MP for Wellington Central Grant Robertson ... More >>
Bill reflects widespread and on-going concern
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 10:48 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The corporate world must know the public expects to call to account unjustified actions or omissions that end up killing people, Labour's Justice spokesperson and author of a Bill on corporate manslaughter, Andrew Little, says More >>
Andrew Little Speech to Aviation Industry Association
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 10:46 am | New Zealand Labour Party
I have been asked to speak about corporate manslaughter and my Members’ Bill on that issue which is presently sitting in Parliamentary ballot waiting to be drawn. More >>
Collins sluggish on local alcohol plans
Tuesday, 18 June 2013, 3:36 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Justice Minister Judith Collins' announcement today that locals can finally have a say about alcohol in their neighbourhoods is too late for many communities, Labour's Associate Health spokesperson Iain Lees-Galloway says. More >>
Lies, damned lies and Steven Joyce
Tuesday, 18 June 2013, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
National has ignored the overwhelming evidence of a tipping point in manufacturing and seized on one statistic that is based on early slaughtering of animals because of the drought, says Labour’s Economic Development spokesperson David Clark. More >>
Government in denial over state of manufacturing
Tuesday, 18 June 2013, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
No amount of National Party spin can disguise the decline of the manufacturing sector in New Zealand, says the Labour Leader David Shearer. More >>
PM feigns concern for first home buyers
Tuesday, 18 June 2013, 12:31 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
PM feigns concern for first home buyers If John Key is truly concerned about first home buyers he would be taking practical steps such as introducing a Capital Gains Tax and building affordable homes to help them, says Labour’s Finance spokesperson ... More >>
Simon Bridges misleads Parliament
Tuesday, 18 June 2013, 9:36 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Simon Bridges' refusal to meet with International Labour Organisation (ILO) officials to discuss his government's employment law changes shows his disdain for international workers conventions, and confirms he misled Parliament, says Labour's spokesperson ... More >>
Govt inaction plays part in MediaWorks woes
Monday, 17 June 2013, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Government’s refusal to break the stranglehold of pay-TV company Sky on the media market has contributed to the position MediaWorks finds itself in today, says Labour’s Broadcasting spokesperson Clare Curran. More >>
Government system does not compute
Monday, 17 June 2013, 1:49 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Teachers’ and principals’ boycotting National’s latest education experiment have every reason to be concerned, says Labour’s acting Education spokesperson Megan Woods. More >>
Blueprint to encourage innovation
Monday, 17 June 2013, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
A smart, active government would get in behind innovative manufacturers and exporters, Labour’s Associate Science and Innovation spokesperson Megan Woods says. “Those in the industry know that to succeed on the world stage we need a thriving high-tech ... More >>
Threat to Environment Court latest from destructive Govt
Monday, 17 June 2013, 11:54 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Concerns that the specialist Environment Court may be disestablished can’t be dismissed, despite ‘assurances’ from the Government, says Labour's Environment spokesperson, Maryan Street. More >>
Manufacturing report a blueprint for jobs
Monday, 17 June 2013, 10:42 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Manufacturers and exporters need a smart, active government willing to make the changes needed to create better jobs and higher wages, say Labour Leader David Shearer and Finance spokesperson David Parker. More >>
Saving snapper a shared responsibility
Sunday, 16 June 2013, 8:34 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Fisheries Minister Nathan Guy may be considering reducing the recreational snapper take, while backing off a proposed reduction in the commercial quota – an unfair and untenable position, says Labour Fisheries Spokesperson David Cunliffe. More >>
Volunteer week honours backbone of society
Sunday, 16 June 2013, 6:05 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
National Volunteer Week is an important time to acknowledge the incredible work volunteers do and the millions of hours they put in for no money,” says Labour's Community and Voluntary Sector spokesperson Louisa Wall. More >>
Justice Ministry jumps gun on law changes
Sunday, 16 June 2013, 6:03 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Ministry of Justice officials are contacting past recipients of legal aid insisting they increase the amount they are repaying to avoid interest – even though legislation allowing interest to be charged is not yet law. More >>
Building Industry Public Breakfast Meeting, Dunedin
Friday, 14 June 2013, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Hon Clayton Cosgrove, Labour Spokesperson for Commerce, will be in Dunedin for a public meeting on Tuesday 18 June to discuss the future of the building industry in New Zealand and the way forward after the demise of Mainzeal. More >>
Rugby board appointments significant step
Friday, 14 June 2013, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour’s associate spokesperson for Sport and Recreation, Louisa Wall, is delighted by New Zealand Rugby’s appointment of Julie Christie and Kereyn Smith to two of its committees. More >>
