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Government misses a CoOL opportunity
Monday, 8 April 2013, 3:54 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Government has missed the perfect opportunity to introduce legislation that would have provided New Zealanders with accurate information about where the food they eat is grown and produced, Labour’s Food Safety spokesperson Damien O’Connor ... More >>
Key’s Comments On Korea Irresponsible
Monday, 8 April 2013, 8:54 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Key’s Comments On Korea Irresponsible The Prime Minister’s comments to New Zealand media about going into a war in Korea were irresponsible given the focus should be on de-escalation rather than ramping up the rhetoric, said Labour Leader David Shearer. More >>
Swift Action Needed To Deal With Allegations Of Scandal
Monday, 8 April 2013, 8:42 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Phil GOFF Defence Spokesperson 7 April 2013 MEDIA STATEMENT Swift Action Needed To Deal With Allegations Of Scandal More >>
Unhealthy culture in health system
Sunday, 7 April 2013, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Reports of bullying and mismanagement at some of the country’s largest hospitals are further confirmation of an unhealthy culture that has developed under this government, says Annette King, Labour’s Health Spokesperson. More >>
The facts: Screening programmes on back-burner
Sunday, 7 April 2013, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Delays to cancer monitoring and re-prioritising of screening programmes have all the hallmarks of another unfortunate experiment, Labour’s Health spokesperson Annette King says. More >>
Independent review of intelligence agencies needed
Sunday, 7 April 2013, 12:03 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The next Labour Government will commission a full and independent review of New Zealand’s intelligence agencies, to help restore public confidence in their effectiveness and accountability, says the Labour Leader, David Shearer. More >>
Study is impetus to get Christchurch moving
Friday, 5 April 2013, 4:57 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Research that ranks Christchurch as the 5th most congested city in Australasia shows how important it is to get our transport infrastructure right, says Labour’s Associate Transport spokesperson for Christchurch, Megan Woods. More >>
Massive uncertainty hangs over MRP sale
Friday, 5 April 2013, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Government is flouting the golden rule of public offerings with Mighty River – clear up the uncertainty before listing, says Labour’s SOEs spokesperson Clayton Cosgrove. More >>
Public have an important role in cathedral decision
Friday, 5 April 2013, 11:48 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Grant ROBERTSON Labour Deputy Leader Labour Spokesperson for Arts Culture and Heritage 5 April 2013 MEDIA STATEMENT Public have an important role in cathedral decision Cantabrians need to know that their opinions will count in any decision made regarding ... More >>
Cyber-bully laws need to be workable
Thursday, 4 April 2013, 5:59 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Government's latest efforts to address cyber-bullying are welcome, but hardly fit with its slash and burn approach to the justice sector, Labour says. More >>
Pressure mounts for low-income Cantabrians
Thursday, 4 April 2013, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
4 April 2013 MEDIA STATEMENT Pressure mounts for low-income Cantabrians Today’s report into housing pressures in Christchurch, unsurprisingly reveals low-income Cantabrians are bearing the brunt of the city’s housing crisis says Labour’s ... More >>
Auditor General must investigate Key’s handling of appointment
Thursday, 4 April 2013, 4:44 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Labour Party is asking the Auditor General to conduct an inquiry into the appointment process used to select Ian Fletcher as the Director of the GCSB. More >>
Cyber-bully laws need to be workable
Thursday, 4 April 2013, 12:33 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Andrew LITTLE Justice Spokesperson Clare CURRAN Communications and Information Spokesperson 4 April 2013 MEDIA STATEMENT Cyber-bully laws need to be workable More >>
Director fees hike a golden thumbs up for sale
Thursday, 4 April 2013, 12:28 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Clayton COSGROVE SOE Spokesperson 4 April 2013 MEDIA STATEMENT Director fees hike a golden thumbs up for sale The 73 per cent hike in directors’ fees for Mighty River Power shows the asset sales programme is a cash cow that keeps on milking the ... More >>
Deaths show inquiry needed on forestry safety
Thursday, 4 April 2013, 11:00 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Darien FENTON Health and Safety Spokesperson 4 April 2013 MEDIA STATEMENT Deaths show inquiry needed on forestry safety With three forestry workers dying in a matter of months the Government must hold an urgent inquiry into safety in the sector, says ... More >>
Grey Power Campaign Sparks Labour Support
Thursday, 4 April 2013, 9:41 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Energy and Resources Spokesperson 4 April 2013 MEDIA STATEMENT Grey Power Campaign Sparks Labour Support More >>
Should Notification Of Data Breaches Be Mandatory?
Thursday, 4 April 2013, 8:38 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Red Alert Post Should Notification Of Data Breaches Be Mandatory? Posted by Clare Curran on April 3rd, 2013 The Privacy Commissioner Marie Shroff last week told us that public trust is being eroded by government sector breaches. She said government ... More >>
Call for Minister to step in to WITT dispute
Wednesday, 3 April 2013, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour is calling on the Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce to intervene in the Western Institute of Technology in Taranaki (WITT) over the apparent breakdown in the relationship between the governing council and staff. More >>
What’s your move now Amy Adams?
Wednesday, 3 April 2013, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Commerce Commission should be praised for rebuffing the Government’s smokescreen of a telecommunications review and instead forging ahead with its investigation into copper pricing, says Labour’s Communications and IT spokesperson Clare Curran. More >>
Govt mismanagement huge stress for workers
Wednesday, 3 April 2013, 12:53 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Clayton COSGROVE SOE Spokesperson 3 April 2013 MEDIA STATEMENT Govt mismanagement huge stress for workers The Government’s financial mismanagement of the Tiwai Point deal is causing huge stress for South Islanders by putting over 3000 jobs at risk, ... More >>
