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Failed economic management drives unemployment jump
Thursday, 3 May 2012, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Today’s revelation that unemployment is back up to 6.7% confirms that the Government’s approach to economic management simply isn’t working, say Labour’s Finance Spokesperson David Parker and Economic Development Spokesperson David Cunliffe. More >>
Reserve Bank objectives out of date
Thursday, 3 May 2012, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The objectives of the Reserve Bank are out of date, and reflect an era when inflation, rather than growth and overseas debt were New Zealand’s main economic concerns, Labour’s Finance spokesperson David Parker says. More >>
Minister’s rebuffs hint at Green Paper agenda
Thursday, 3 May 2012, 10:14 am | New Zealand Labour Party
A refusal by the Minister of Social Development to release submissions on her Green Paper on Vulnerable Children more than hints at another attempt to stifle debate on what is a hugely important issue, Labour’s Social Development spokesperson Jacinda ... More >>
Government ignores its own advice
Wednesday, 2 May 2012, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
A year old briefing paper detailing the psychological impacts of disaster, which was collecting dust on government shelves, was today brushed off and brought to the attention of Parliament by Lianne Dalziel. More >>
Workers Central To Health And Safety
Wednesday, 2 May 2012, 4:06 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Darien Fenton Labour Spokesperson 2 May 201 Media Statement Workers Central To Health And Safety Until the Government recognises the need for a cultural shift to support change, claims it is improving workplace health and safety will ring hollow, says ... More >>
MFAT cuts will damage our international reputation
Wednesday, 2 May 2012, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Leaked documents due to go before Cabinet next week show the Government has revised its original plan and will now axe 146 foreign service jobs and close New Zealand’s embassy in Stockholm next month, says Labour’s Foreign Affairs spokesperson Phil ... More >>
Concerns Won’t Disappear on a Wish
Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 4:58 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The concerns of diabetics and their families are real and won’t go away just because the Government wants them to, Labour’s Health spokesperson Maryan Street says. More >>
Black Budget for Students
Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 4:01 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
National will slash student allowance eligibility in May’s Budget, reinforcing its narrow vision that education is a cost rather than an investment, says Labour’s Deputy Leader and Tertiary Education spokesperson Grant Robertson. More >>
Just Ask the Question John
Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
John Key should follow the quite useful advice that he’s doled out to previous Prime Ministers that they should stand down a minister because of alleged unethical behaviour, says Labour Leader David Shearer. More >>
Gagging Workers Can’t Mask Dodgy Decision
Monday, 30 April 2012, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Clare Curran Labour MP for Dunedin South 30 April 2012 Media Statement Gagging Workers Can’t Mask Dodgy Decision News that Hillside workers have been barred from commenting on the numerous faults found with KiwiRail’s Chinese-made wagons, underlines the ... More >>
Lack of consultation on drilling plans outrageous
Monday, 30 April 2012, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Government must fully explain its plans to tender for off-shore drilling in the Pegasus Basin area and let the public have a say on those plans, Wellington Central MP and Labour’s Environment spokesperson, Grant Robertson, says. More >>
Exports In Free Fall; Real Plan Required
Monday, 30 April 2012, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
David Cunliffe Economic Development Spokesperson 30 April 2012 Media Statement Exports In Free Fall; Real Plan Required National’s failed export policy threatens New Zealand’s future, says Labour’s Economic Development spokesperson David Cunliffe. ... More >>
Dead dolphin must spur government action
Monday, 30 April 2012, 12:24 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The possible death of yet another Maui’s dolphin must spur the government to act immediately to save the critically endangered species, says Labour’s acting Conservation spokesperson Grant Robertson. More >>
Production expertise should be home-grown
Monday, 30 April 2012, 11:31 am | New Zealand Labour Party
An application by Weta Digital to the Immigration Department for approval to hire 369 foreign workers could see many Kiwi production crew left to play bit parts in their own industry, Labour’s Immigration and Labour spokesperson, Darien Fenton, ... More >>
Key turning blind eye to claims of dodgy donation
Monday, 30 April 2012, 10:32 am | New Zealand Labour Party
David SHEARER Labour Leader 30 April 2012 MEDIA STATEMENT Key turning blind eye to claims of dodgy donation declaration The fact John Key won’t ask John Banks whether he knew a $50,000 donation came from Kim Dotcom shows he’s prepared to turn a blind ... More >>
Nothing to Hide’ Aside, Banks Must be Held to Account
Sunday, 29 April 2012, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
John Banks’ appearance on TVNZ’s Q+A programme this morning has only created more doubt about the disclosure of anonymous donations in his mayoral campaign, says Labour Leader David Shearer. More >>
Key Just a Fair-Weather Friend to Canterbury
Sunday, 29 April 2012, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
In a hard-hitting speech in Brooklands today, Labour MP for Christchurch East Lianne Dalziel, called on the Prime Minister to stand by residents who look set to lose hundreds of thousands of dollars as a result of the bungled red zone settlement process. More >>
John Banks must be stood down
Saturday, 28 April 2012, 2:54 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
David SHEARER Labour Leader 28 April 2012 MEDIA STATEMENT John Banks must be stood down The Prime Minister should immediately stand John Banks down from his Ministerial portfolios in light of fresh allegations about donations to his mayoral campaign, ... More >>
All Black captain and coach made a legendary contribution
Saturday, 28 April 2012, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour Leader David Shearer today paid tribute to legendary All Blacks captain and coach Sir Fred Allen. More >>
1,000 legislators sign Declaration on Arms Trade Treaty
Friday, 27 April 2012, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Control Arms Global Parliamentary Declaration on the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) has now been signed by over 1,000 legislators, including 80 from New Zealand, says Labour MP Ross Robertson. More >>
