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Illegal laser use endangers pilots and travellers

Tuesday, 7 February 2012, 4:48 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

The unlawful targeting of aircraft by reckless laser users is endangering the safety of both pilots and travellers, says Labour’s Transport Safety spokesperson Iain Lees-Galloway. More >>

Hola, hola, holiday

Tuesday, 7 February 2012, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Moving public holidays which fall at the weekend to Monday would ensure New Zealanders are not deprived of well-deserved statutory breaks, Labour’s MP for Dunedin North David Clark says. More >>

Proposal gives extra incentive for safety

Tuesday, 7 February 2012, 12:19 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

A local initiative to rate at-risk Canterbury buildings would bring peace of mind to both tenants and property owners, says Labour’s Earthquake Recovery spokesperson Lianne Dalziel. More >>

Gerry Brownlee: The Ultimate Roadblock

Monday, 6 February 2012, 9:04 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee’s refusal to answer any questions about the Manawatu Gorge closure is pure arrogance and shows National is taking the provinces for granted, says Palmerston North MP Iain Lees-Galloway. “Before Parliament adjourned last ... More >>

Government should consider tougher law on forced marriages

Friday, 3 February 2012, 3:56 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Sue MORONEY Women’s Affairs Spokesperson 3 February 2012 MEDIA STATEMENT Government should consider tougher law on forced marriages More >>

NZ on Air back in spotlight

Friday, 3 February 2012, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

NZ on Air back in spotlight The role of NZ on Air is back in the spotlight with intense public scrutiny expected over the appointment of its new chair, and questions about its ability to perform its statutory functions being raised, says Labour’s Broadcasting ... More >>

Bright future beat-up not believed

Friday, 3 February 2012, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

The flood of Kiwis voting no confidence in the National-led NZ economy continues to rise, Labour’s Economic Development Spokesperson David Cunliffe says. More >>

National’s inaction will hurt future generations

Friday, 3 February 2012, 12:53 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Moana Mackey Climate Change Spokesperson 3 February 2012 MEDIA STATEMENT National’s inaction will hurt future generations More >>

Waitangi Day: A time for celebration

Friday, 3 February 2012, 12:52 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

David SHEARER Labour Leader 3 February 2012 MEDIA STATEMENT Waitangi Day: A time for celebration Waitangi Day should be a time when we come together as a nation to celebrate our cultural diversity and everything that’s so great about New Zealand, ... More >>

National negligent on drink-driving

Friday, 3 February 2012, 11:29 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Briefing papers prepared for the Minister of Transport reiterate a culture of negligence within this government around the adult drink-driving limit, says Labour’s Transport Safety spokesperson Iain Lees-Galloway. More >>

Road use falling yet roading a major priority

Friday, 3 February 2012, 11:27 am | New Zealand Labour Party

The Government’s ‘roads of national significance’ are tipped to become increasingly insignificant as high oil prices take their toll on road use, Labour’s Transport spokesperson Phil Twyford says. More >>

Where has the Sport New Zealand focus on recreation gone?

Friday, 3 February 2012, 10:40 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Labour's Sport and Recreation spokesperson Louisa Wall says SPARC’s briefing paper is disappointingly short-sighted. “Choosing to rebrand as Sport New Zealand communicates the message that the priority focus is extensively on elite and high performing sportspeople ... More >>

Unemployment casts dark shadow over Lantern Festival

Friday, 3 February 2012, 9:57 am | New Zealand Labour Party

The annual Lantern Festival should be a time when the Asian community rejoices, yet this year’s celebration looks set to be anything but with the spotlight on the rising numbers of unemployed, says Labour List MP Raymond Huo. More >>

Briefing papers contradict current health direction

Friday, 3 February 2012, 9:28 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Maryan STREET Health Spokesperson 3 February 2012 MEDIA STATEMENT Briefing papers contradict current health direction The recurring theme of a post-election briefing to the Minister of Health is that prevention and early intervention will deliver ... More >>

New Zealand women left behind

Friday, 3 February 2012, 9:12 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Sue MORONEY Women’s Affairs Spokesperson 3 January 2012 MEDIA STATEMENT New Zealand women left behind More >>

EQC’s briefing picks up many of Labour’s proposals

Thursday, 2 February 2012, 5:02 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Labour’s commitment to reviewing the workings of the Earthquake Commission (EQC) in light of the Canterbury earthquake experience has been vindicated in EQC’s briefing to the incoming Minister, Labour’s Earthquake Recovery spokesperson Lianne Dalziel ... More >>

Adams’ ICT intentions shrouded in secrecy

Thursday, 2 February 2012, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Extraordinary secrecy surrounds decisions new Information Technology Minister Amy Adams faces in the next six months, calling into question her judgement and her Government’s arrogance and lack of transparency, says Labour’s ICT spokesperson Clare Curran. More >>

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