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Independent Inquiry Needed Into Govt’s Handling Of Huawei
Tuesday, 9 October 2012, 10:43 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Full Independent Inquiry Needed Into Govt’s Handling Of Huawei The Government must launch a full independent inquiry into the Government’s handling of Chinese company Huawei’s share of the $1.35 billion ultrafast broadband rollout after reports ... More >>
Ryall plays politics with our children
Tuesday, 9 October 2012, 10:36 am | New Zealand Labour Party
National is playing politics with our children by refusing to expand the Fruit in Schools programme as poor families don’t vote for them, says Labour's Health spokesperson, Maryan Street. More >>
Out of touch Key says: ‘Crisis? What crisis?’
Tuesday, 9 October 2012, 10:24 am | New Zealand Labour Party
John Key’s Crisis? What Crisis? response to the thousands of jobs being lost in manufacturing shows he has lost touch with the reality on the ground in New Zealand, says Labour’s Economic Development spokesperson David Cunliffe. More >>
Sick kids can’t learn
Monday, 8 October 2012, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
"It's time for the Government to wake up and admit that growing inequality prevents thousands of kids from getting the most out of their education," says Labour’s Education Spokesperson Nanaia Mahuta. More >>
Housing Minister’s silly game prompts complaint to Speaker
Monday, 8 October 2012, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Housing Minister Phil Heatley’s continued ‘arrogance’ and obfuscation has prompted a complaint to the Speaker from Labour’s Housing spokesperson, Annette King. “Mr. Heatley is determined to ignore a growing crisis in the state housing sector. More >>
Joyce’s manufacturing make-believe
Monday, 8 October 2012, 12:57 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
David CUNLIFFE Economic Development Spokesperson 8 October 2012 MEDIA STATEMENT Joyce’s manufacturing make-believe More >>
Joyce’s stubborn refusal to accept high dollar costs jobs
Monday, 8 October 2012, 12:55 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
David PARKER Spokesperson for Finance 8 October 2012 MEDIA STATEMENT Joyce’s stubborn refusal to accept high dollar costs jobs More >>
Do Right By Afghani Interpreters
Monday, 8 October 2012, 11:01 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Do Right By Afghani Interpreters If the lives of the 26 Afghani interpreters who have loyally served alongside our troops in Bamiyan are in danger, the Government must offer them a chance to resettle in New Zealand, says Labour Leader David Shearer. ... More >>
Dunne evades tax haven questions
Monday, 8 October 2012, 9:24 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Peter Dunne’s relaxed attitude to wealthy foreigners using New Zealand as a tax haven is in stark contrast to his crackdown on paper boys and workers with car parks, says Labour’s Revenue spokesperson David Clark. More >>
Ryall needs to get real on poverty
Monday, 8 October 2012, 9:22 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The Minister of Health needs to target poverty with as much enthusiasm as he approaches his easy targets, says Labour's Health Spokesperson, Maryan Street. More >>
Govt needs to send clear message about migrant work abuse
Sunday, 7 October 2012, 5:55 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Darien FENTON Immigration Spokesperson 7 October 2012 MEDIA STATEMENT Government needs to send clear message about migrant work abuse The abuse of migrant workers risks becoming a scandal of similar magnitude to the exploitation of foreign fishing ... More >>
Labour’s plan picked up by Government
Sunday, 7 October 2012, 10:31 am | New Zealand Labour Party
News that the Government is looking at a Labour-initiated proposal to provide breakfast for hungry school kids is a very welcome, but quite astounding U-turn, Labour Leader David Shearer says. More >>
National’s jobs fail sends youth to Australia
Sunday, 7 October 2012, 10:17 am | New Zealand Labour Party
New analysis shows thousands of young Kiwis are leaving for Australia because of our failed job market, not the lure of the lucky country, says Labour’s Finance spokesperson David Parker. More >>
Government’s eyes tight shut over lower drink-drive levels
Sunday, 7 October 2012, 10:10 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Steven Joyce misled the public and wasted time, resources and lives by failing to heed evidence in favour of lowering the drink drive when he was Transport Minister, says Labour’s Transport Safety spokesperson Iain Lees-Galloway. More >>
Rena review will lead to “blissful ignorance”
Saturday, 6 October 2012, 1:27 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Grant ROBERTSON Deputy Leader 6 October 2012 MEDIA STATEMENT Rena review will lead to “blissful ignorance” The Government’s inquiry into the Rena disaster has been revealed as merely following Maritime New Zealand’s usual processes, with ... More >>
Discrimination against Kiwi Aussie residents unnecessary
Saturday, 6 October 2012, 1:26 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Discrimination against Kiwi Aussie residents unnecessary and unfair Discrimination against New Zealanders living permanently in Australia is unnecessary and unfair, says Labour’s Foreign Affairs spokesperson Phil Goff. And he says it’s time for ... More >>
Review into Civil Defence response must not be written off
Friday, 5 October 2012, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Lianne DALZIEL Civil Defence and Emergency Spokesperson 5 October 2012 MEDIA STATEMENT Independent review into Civil Defence response must not be written off Labour’s Civil Defence and Emergency Management spokesperson Lianne Dalziel says that she ... More >>
More manufacturing jobs lost as dollar hurts bottom line
Friday, 5 October 2012, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
David PARKER Finance Spokesperson David CUNLIFFE Economic Development spokesperson 5 October 2012 MEDIA STATEMENT More manufacturing jobs lost as dollar hurts bottom line More >>
Self-Congratulations Reveal Income Inadequacy
Friday, 5 October 2012, 1:39 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Self-Congratulations Reveal Income Inadequacy Attempts by the Government to brag about a miniscule decrease in the gender pay gap reveal as much about its own feelings of inadequacy as it does about its understanding of the reality of life for many ... More >>
Radioworks shonky deal should be the last
Friday, 5 October 2012, 10:56 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The final repayment of Steven Joyce’s dodgy loan to RadioWorks is good news but is a reminder that the Government is too willing to do mates’ rates deals, says Labour’s Economic Development spokesperson David Cunliffe. More >>
