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Work at the heart of Labour’s Social Development policy

Thursday, 17 November 2011, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Getting people back to work is at the heart of Labour’s Social Development policy, Labour Deputy Leader Annette King says. “Good welfare reform is about getting people into work not about gimmicks and political grandstanding, which is why Labour will ... More >>

Key brinksmanship over ‘Cuppagate’ spirals out of control

Thursday, 17 November 2011, 1:47 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Police have more important things to do than waste time serving media outlets with search warrants for information on last week’s cup of tea media stunt, Labour’s campaign spokesperson Grant Robertson says. More >>

More Kiwi families miss out on fresh food

Thursday, 17 November 2011, 12:15 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

A survey has revealed a third of Kiwis are replacing fresh fruit and vegetables with tinned food as prices continue to spiral upwards, says Labour’s Revenue spokesperson Stuart Nash. More >>

Christchurch Earthquake bulletin edition 146

Thursday, 17 November 2011, 11:40 am | New Zealand Labour Party

A regular bulletin started by the Labour Party's Christchurch electorate MPs, Clayton Cosgrove (Waimakariri), Ruth Dyson (Port Hills), Lianne Dalziel (Christchurch East) and Brendon Burns (Christchurch Central) to keep people in their electorates and ... More >>

Phil Goff Speech to Federated Farmers National Conference

Thursday, 17 November 2011, 11:23 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Just over one week from Election Day and we look towards an uncertain future. The world economy is in turmoil. More >>

National's growing list of broken promises

Thursday, 17 November 2011, 9:44 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Asset sales, the ever-widening wage gap with Australia, and the Kiwi exodus across the Tasman, feature on a list of National's Top 10 Broken Promises, being released by Labour today. More >>

Phil Goff Address to Police Association Conference

Thursday, 17 November 2011, 9:41 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Thank you President Greg O'Connor and the Police Association team for the invitation to speak to you today. More >>

Hillside and Dunedin deserve an explanation

Wednesday, 16 November 2011, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Transport Minister Steven Joyce should tell Dunedin and the workers at Hillside Rail Workshops whether a National Government would ensure it has a future, Dunedin South Labour MP Clare Curran says. More >>

Young New Zealanders need opportunities

Wednesday, 16 November 2011, 4:43 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Young New Zealanders are important to this country’s future and Labour has as comprehensive Youth Affairs policy to engage and encourage young people, Labour’s Youth Affairs spokesperson Jacinda Ardern says. More >>

Labour: No forced council mergers without local input

Wednesday, 16 November 2011, 3:57 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Under Labour there will be no forced council mergers without people having a say in a referendum, says Local Government spokesperson Phil Twyford. “Labour respects local democracy and the right of local communities to decide their own affairs. We ... More >>

Hillside and Dunedin deserve an explanation

Wednesday, 16 November 2011, 2:00 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Christchurch Earthquake bulletin edition 145

Wednesday, 16 November 2011, 11:40 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Christchurch LABOUR MPs 16 November 2011 MEDIA STATEMENT Christchurch Earthquake bulletin edition 145 A regular bulletin started by the Labour Party’s Christchurch electorate MPs, Clayton Cosgrove (Waimakariri), Ruth Dyson (Port Hills), Lianne Dalziel ... More >>

Labour’s will restore frontline Biosecurity services

Wednesday, 16 November 2011, 11:36 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Phil GOFF Labour Leader Wednesday 16 November, 2011 MEDIA STATEMENT Labour’s will restore frontline Biosecurity services Labour will restore the $2 million of cuts to frontline Biosecurity services made by National in 2009, says Labour Leader Phil ... More >>

Poll shows huge backing for public transport

Wednesday, 16 November 2011, 11:23 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Shane JONES Transport Spokesperson Phil TWYFORD Auckland Issues Spokesperson 16 November 2011 MEDIA STATEMENT Poll shows huge backing for public transport A Colmar Brunton poll showing huge backing for public transport proves how out of touch the National ... More >>

Tunnel vision if hole in the hill allowed to proceed

Wednesday, 16 November 2011, 9:05 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Plans to build a private tunnel through some of this country's most spectacular wilderness areas should never have been allowed to get as far as they have, Labour's Conservation spokesperson Ruth Dyson says. More >>

Innovation needed in the state sector

Tuesday, 15 November 2011, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Rebuilding front line services is vital to ensure an effective, innovative and efficient state sector that works for all New Zealanders, Labour’s State Services spokesperson Ruth Dyson said. More >>

Goff: RSA National Council

Tuesday, 15 November 2011, 4:07 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

On that occasion, I was presented by Vietnam veterans with this badge, acknowledging their relationship with the US Army’s 173 Airborne division which my nephew Captain Matt Ferrera was serving with when he was killed in action in Afghanistan four years ... More >>

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