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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 >>
Proposed changes to labour laws will hurt Pacific workers
Friday, 26 April 2013, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Plans by the Government to change employment laws is a further attack on vulnerable workers, especially Pacific and other workers on the shop floor who have English as a second language, Labour's Pacific Island Affairs Spokesperson, Su'a William ... More >>
Police And Victims Being Let Down By Collins
Friday, 26 April 2013, 11:55 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Andrew LITTLE Justice Spokesman 26 April 2013 MEDIA STATEMENT Police And Victims Being Let Down By Collins More >>
Workplace Law Changes Whack Hard-Working Kiwis
Friday, 26 April 2013, 11:53 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The Government's plan to change workplace laws couldn't come at a worse time for hard-working Kiwis who are already finding it hard to get ahead, says Labour's spokesperson for Labour issues, Darien Fenton. “Many people are struggling to stretch their ... More >>
Pay Day Lenders Thrive As Cost Of Living Rises
Friday, 26 April 2013, 11:49 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Struggling Kiwi families are being pushed into the arms of predatory pay day lenders and other high interest credit providers as they take on more debt to cover their rising household bills, says Labour’s Consumer Rights and Standards Spokesperson ... More >>
Young Denied Help As Bennett Clamps Down On Eligibility
Friday, 26 April 2013, 11:29 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Paula Bennett’s claims there has been a drop in the number of young New Zealanders on benefits may be correct, but it’s not for the reasons she is suggesting, Labour’s Social Development spokesperson Jacinda Ardern. More >>
