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Labour Maori MP’s colleagues remember Parekura
Wednesday, 1 May 2013, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
As Labour whanau gather at Hauiti Marae in Tolaga Bay to mourn and to share memories of Labour’s Rangatira, Parekura Horomia, his Maori Parliamentary Caucus colleagues have been recalling what made his relationship with them so special. More >>
Comment from Damien O’Connor on Fonterra
Wednesday, 1 May 2013, 2:56 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“Today’s announcement from Fonterra that it is looking to cut up to 300 jobs in an attempt to save $65 million a year comes on the back of a 33 per cent first-half profit gain. More >>
National needs to wake up to aged care crisis
Tuesday, 30 April 2013, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Government’s failure to recognise a looming crisis within the aged care sector has been reinforced with today’s ‘just enough to get by’ pre-Budget funding announcement, Labour’s Aged Care spokesperson Kris Faafoi says. More >>
Government must act on Taskforce recommendations
Tuesday, 30 April 2013, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Health and Safety Taskforce recommendations , released today, must be implemented by the Government without delay, says Darien Fenton, Labour's Health and Safety spokesperson. More >>
Government should read, and consider, report
Tuesday, 30 April 2013, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Transport Minster Gerry Brownlee should give Aucklanders a chance to have their say on the future of their transport network before dictating what funding options should be ruled in or out, Labour says. More >>
Chinese deals: Where are the details?
Tuesday, 30 April 2013, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
New Zealand farmers deserve to know all the details of the Chinese agriculture agreements the Government has struck in their name following the third vague agreement in as many weeks, Labour’s Primary Industries and Food Safety spokesperson Damien O’Connor ... More >>
Cuts and lack of commitment damage conservation
Tuesday, 30 April 2013, 10:24 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Claims by the Government that it is saving 60 jobs at the Department of Conservation (DoC) doesn’t change the fact its Budget cuts have done serious damage, says Labour’s Conservation spokesperson Ruth Dyson. More >>
Tirikatene saddened by Horomias’ passing
Monday, 29 April 2013, 9:26 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Te Tai Tonga MP Rino Tirikatene was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Labour colleague and former Minister of Maori Affairs, Parekura Horomia, who passed away late Monday afternoon at his home in Mangatuna, East Coast, surrounded by family. More >>
Tribute from Helen Clark to the late Parekura Horomia
Monday, 29 April 2013, 6:51 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
29 April 2013 MEDIA STATEMENT Tribute from Helen Clark to the late Parekura Horomia It is with very great sadness that I have learned that Hon Parekura Horomia has passed away today. Parekura was a greatly valued Minister in my Government. I relied on ... More >>
Labour mourns Parekura Horomia
Monday, 29 April 2013, 6:48 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
David SHEARER Labour Leader 29 April 2013 MEDIA STATEMENT Labour mourns Parekura Horomia Whatungarongaro te tangata toi tu whenua As man disappears from sight, the land remains Kua hinga he totara i te wao nui a Tane A totara has fallen in the forest ... More >>
Local Government shouldn’t mute minorities
Monday, 29 April 2013, 1:39 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The call by the Pacific community for allocated seats on local councils is a result of the frustration of being left out of decision making says Labour’s Local Government and Pacific Island Affairs spokesperson Su’a William Sio. More >>
Local Government shouldn’t mute minorities
Monday, 29 April 2013, 12:44 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The call by the Pacific community for allocated seats on local councils is a result of the frustration of being left out of decision making says Labour’s Local Government and Pacific Island Affairs spokesperson Su’a William Sio. More >>
Kiwis want to invest in children
Monday, 29 April 2013, 10:32 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Scaremongering by National about the cost of Labour's plan to extend paid parental leave to six months has only hardened New Zealanders resolve to invest in children, says Labour MP Sue Moroney. More >>
Abuse of children in care can’t be ignored
Monday, 29 April 2013, 9:09 am | New Zealand Labour Party
A report on the work of the Confidential Listening and Assistance Service should be enforced reading for anyone involved in keeping children in state care safe, Labour’s Social Development spokesperson and Spokesperson for Children, Jacinda Ardern says. More >>
Corrections Is About More than Cash and Jail Time
Monday, 29 April 2013, 8:23 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Locking up a street thug for 14 years for stealing a baseball cap and cellphone would cost the taxpayer about $1.3 million with little chance his behaviour will change once he is released, says Labour’s Justice spokesperson Andrew Little. More >>
Time for some answers from National on power
Sunday, 28 April 2013, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
National needs to stop its political huffing and puffing, and debate the real issues like how to bring down power prices and the lack of a competitive electricity market, says Labour’s Deputy Leader Grant Robertson. More >>
Bennett must respond to demand she created
Sunday, 28 April 2013, 11:38 am | New Zealand Labour Party
News that the Salvation Army may lose staff in-spite of a huge increase in demand for its services should come as no surprise to the government, says Labour’s Social Development spokesperson Jacinda Ardern. More >>
Workers’ rights are part of health and safety
Saturday, 27 April 2013, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Families of workers who have died in accidents on the job will find this year’s Workers’ Memorial Day even harder to bear thanks to National’s determination to undermine employment law, says Labour Health and Safety spokesperson, Darien Fenton. More >>
Auckland consensus leaves National out in the cold
Saturday, 27 April 2013, 12:46 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Auckland Council's advisory group on transport funding has produced a remarkable political consensus with everyone in the tent - except the National Government, says Labour's Auckland Issues spokesperson Phil Twyford and Labour’s Transport spokesperson ... More >>
Oil spill reminder of environmental risks at sea
Saturday, 27 April 2013, 12:44 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The oil spill off Stewart Island overnight should be a reminder to the government of the risks of environmental damage at sea, says Labour's Environment spokesperson, Maryan Street. More >>
