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Smith’s letter means he needs to go
Tuesday, 20 March 2012, 5:50 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour Leader David Shearer says Government minister Nick Smith has acted inappropriately in trying to influence the case of a long-term ACC complainant, and should resign. More >>
Time for action, not more words, on child poverty
Monday, 19 March 2012, 7:25 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Jacinda Ardern Social Development Spokesperson Spokesperson for Children 19 March 2012 MEDIA STATEMENT Time for action, not more words, on child poverty More >>
National gets in on ACT’s act
Monday, 19 March 2012, 4:42 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Nick Smith’s so-called local government ‘reforms’ regurgitate the once loathed ideas of Rodney Hide, Labour’s Local Government spokesperson Annette King says. “ACT’s former leader was a proponent of restricting Councils to core services. More >>
Tongan King Leaves A Lasting Legacy
Monday, 19 March 2012, 11:16 am | New Zealand Labour Party
19 March 2012 Mangere’s Labour MP Su’a William Sio and Pacific Island Affairs spokesperson has today expressed his sincere sadness to Tongans in New Zealand at the sudden passing of King George Tupou V in Hong Kong. “I extend my sincere sympathies ... More >>
Tongan king much-loved leader
Monday, 19 March 2012, 10:00 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour Leader David Shearer has today expressed his sympathy and sincere condolences to the royal family and people of Tonga on the sad occasion of the passing of King George Tupou V. “Our thoughts are with the thousands of Tongans living in New Zealand ... More >>
Prison closures about shoring up private profit
Monday, 19 March 2012, 9:10 am | New Zealand Labour Party
18 March 2012 MEDIA STATEMENT Regional prison closures all about shoring up private profit The true cost of the National-led government’s plan to build a new prison at Wiri is becoming clear and will see investment bypass regional communities, says ... More >>
State sector makeover—skin deep
Friday, 16 March 2012, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
John Key’s latest ‘to-do’ list - giving the public sector an all-expenses paid makeover courtesy of the taxpayer - really is skin deep, says Labour’s State Services spokesperson Chris Hipkins. More >>
Government target doesn’t ring true
Friday, 16 March 2012, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
John Key’s new zeal to see increased participation in early childhood education is at odds with recent suggestions from one of his Minister’s that babysitters could look after the children of working parents, Labour’s spokesperson on Early ... More >>
South Dunedin’s Got Talent Show focus on the positives
Friday, 16 March 2012, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
South Dunedin’s Got Talent will be held for the third time this Sunday, drawing a wide variety of entries across the community and focussing on the positives in our community, Dunedin South MP Clare Curran said. More >>
Merger puts workers on back foot
Friday, 16 March 2012, 10:29 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Darien FENTON Labour Spokesperson 16 March 2012 MEDIA STATEMENT Merger puts workers on back foot The planned mega ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment could be the nail in the coffin for the Department of Labour, says Darien Fenton Labour’s ... More >>
Labour MP extends support to Karetai whanau
Friday, 16 March 2012, 9:56 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Rino TIRIKATENE MP for Te Tai Tonga 16 March 2011 MEDIA STATEMENT Labour MP extends support to Karetai whanau Labour MP for Te Tai Tonga Rino Tirakatene this morning expressed his heartfelt concern for the Karetai family and their extended whanau ... More >>
New Zealanders deserve better than Key’s lists
Thursday, 15 March 2012, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
David SHEARER Labour Leader 15 March 2012 MEDIA STATEMENT New Zealanders deserve better than Key’s lists More >>
Otago rugby solution a huge relief to our region: Labour MPs
Thursday, 15 March 2012, 2:27 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Dunedin Labour MPs Clare Curran and David Clark today said all of Otago owes a big thank you to the effort and commitment of all those who have pulled together to save Otago rugby. More >>
Speech: Shearer - Cullen Breakfast Club
Thursday, 15 March 2012, 9:15 am | New Zealand Labour Party
You may know that P.T. Barnum was the man who founded the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. More >>
David Shearer: A new New Zealand
Thursday, 15 March 2012, 9:13 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour Leader David Shearer has today set out his vision for creating a new New Zealand with a strong, clever and creative economy and a world-class education system that gives all Kiwis the opportunity to succeed. More >>
It’s raining plans, Hallelujah!
Wednesday, 14 March 2012, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
National’s new-found love for ‘action plans’ is just an attempt to mask the fact that despite all the spin it is doing nothing to stimulate economic growth and improve the lives of New Zealanders, says Labour Leader David Shearer. More >>
Strong action needed against al-Assad regime
Wednesday, 14 March 2012, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Amnesty International’s just released report on torture carried out under the al-Assad Government in Syria highlights the need for international action against the regime, says Labour’s Foreign Affairs spokesperson Phil Goff. More >>
Igloo investigation a start, more heat needed
Wednesday, 14 March 2012, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
While the Commerce Commission’s investigation into new pay TV platform Igloo is a step in the right direction but it doesn’t go far enough, Labour’s Broadcasting and Communications and IT spokesperson Clare Curran says. More >>
English blinkered to real economic problem
Wednesday, 14 March 2012, 11:45 am | New Zealand Labour Party
English blinkered to real economic problem National’s neglectful attitude to lifting our savings rate is something New Zealand can ill afford, Labour’s Finance spokesperson David Parker says. “Bill English might believe Kiwis have been ‘scared’ into ... More >>
Anger At Proposed Changes For Diabetics
Wednesday, 14 March 2012, 9:25 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Diabetics have delivered Pharmac a sharp message during recent consultation over plans to switch to a new testing system, Labour’s Health spokesperson Maryan Street says. "I have attended meetings in Porirua and Christchurch and the reaction has ... More >>
