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Statement from Jacinda Ardern
Tuesday, 1 August 2017, 12:18 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
I want to start by giving my thanks to Andrew. His announcement today and the situation we have found ourselves in is not what anyone expected or wanted In my time working with Andrew I know one thing to be true. He is first and foremost loyal to Labour, ... More >>
New Labour leader elected
Tuesday, 1 August 2017, 11:17 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Jacinda Ardern, MP for Mt Albert, has been elected unopposed as the new Leader of the Labour Party. More >>
Statement from Andrew Little
Tuesday, 1 August 2017, 10:07 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Today I have announced that I will step down as leader of the Labour Party. More >>
Better homes for Māori under Labour
Sunday, 30 July 2017, 1:27 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Better homes for Māori under Labour Labour’s vision is that Māori enjoy an equal playing field and have the same home ownership opportunities as non-Māori, says Labour’s Māori Development spokesperson Kelvin Davis. “Today Labour is proud ... More >>
Speech: Willie Jackson – Orewa
Saturday, 29 July 2017, 9:55 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Willie Jackson – Orewa Speech 29 July 2017 New Zealand Labour Party In response to the speech that was given by National Party Leader Don Brash on 27th January 2004 at the Orewa Rotary club. More >>
Labour to build replacement for Gorge Road
Friday, 28 July 2017, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour to build replacement for Gorge Road Labour will build a new road to replace the Manawatu Gorge Road as quickly as possible, says Leader of the Opposition Andrew Little. “I am committing Labour to building a new road as quickly as possible. ... More >>
Government suppresses better transport options for Auckland
Friday, 28 July 2017, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Government suppresses better transport options for Auckland A newly-revealed un-redacted report into options for Auckland freight movement shows the Government has been actively trying to suppress more efficient and cost-effective options to construct a third ... More >>
Coleman’s lost control of his Ministry
Friday, 28 July 2017, 12:34 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Basic blunders and chronic underfunding revealed in Treasury documents obtained by Labour clearly show Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has lost control of his ministry, says Labour’s Health spokesperson David Clark. More >>
Household Living Costs hit poorer Kiwis hardest
Thursday, 27 July 2017, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Standards of living for the poorest and most vulnerable New Zealanders are being eroded by rising prices for basic living costs, while National has stood idly by, says Labour’s Finance Spokesperson Grant Robertson. More >>
The clock is ticking
Thursday, 27 July 2017, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The clock is ticking Labour strongly supports the latest report by the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment to have carbon emission targets set in legislation, carbon budgeting and an independent climate commission says Labour’s spokesperson ... More >>
Public Support Keeps Healthy Homes Bill on Track
Thursday, 27 July 2017, 11:11 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The strong call from the public for warm, dry, healthy rentals has helped the Healthy Homes Guarantee Bill to pass its second reading, says Leader of the Opposition Andrew Little. More >>
More proof National not delivering for all New Zealanders
Tuesday, 25 July 2017, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Ministry of Social Development’s latest Household Incomes Report is more hard evidence of the growing poverty in New Zealand, says Leader of the Opposition Andrew Little. More >>
Strong support from medical community for Healthy Homes Bill
Tuesday, 25 July 2017, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Strong support from medical community for Healthy Homes Bill More than a thousand medical professionals, medical students, and other New Zealanders have shown their support for Labour’s Healthy Homes Guarantee Bill, says Leader of the Opposition ... More >>
Housing promise for Auckland more smoke and mirrors
Tuesday, 25 July 2017, 8:33 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The 26,000 additional houses National plans to build in Auckland on public land over the next decade include fewer than 5,000 affordable homes, while more than 60 per cent will be available for speculators to buy, says Leader of the Opposition Andrew ... More >>
National out of touch over immigration
Monday, 24 July 2017, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
National’s abrupt backflip on their recently-announced changes to immigration shows they never understood the problem and just came up with a confused knee jerk response, says Leader of the Opposition Andrew Little. More >>
English out of touch on homelessness
Monday, 24 July 2017, 11:25 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Bill English’s comments that he doesn’t know why people are complaining about the blowout in the number of homeless families the government is putting up in motels just shows how tired and out of touch National is after nine years, says Labour’s ... More >>
All Kiwis to have same standard of cancer care
Sunday, 23 July 2017, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
All Kiwis to have same standard of cancer care National Cancer Agency to drive fresh approach Embargoed to 12 noon Sunday July 23 Labour is promising that all New Zealanders will have access to the same level of cancer care no matter where they live in the ... More >>
Infrastructure announcement too long coming
Sunday, 23 July 2017, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Infrastructure announcement too long coming “What took you so long?” is Labour’s response to the Government’s announcement of a new infrastructure investment vehicle. More >>
Johnsonville line closed again – Greg O’Connor
Saturday, 22 July 2017, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
"The fact the Johnsonville Line has been closed by slips the last two Fridays in a row indicates the need to prioritise infrastructure spending within the northern suburbs," Labour Ōhāriu candidate Greg O'Connor said today. More >>
Schools before tunnel – Greg O’Connor
Friday, 21 July 2017, 7:51 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
"While having lanes in the Ngauranga Gorge closed for several hours this week was inconvenient, and highlighted the need for immediate remediation and prevention, it needs to be kept in perspective compared to the frustration of pupils, teachers ... More >>
