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Key living in denial on major issues facing Kiwis
Tuesday, 8 November 2011, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
John Key is in denial over his Government’s record of persistently high unemployment, increasing child poverty and a double credit downgrade, Labour Campaign spokesperson Grant Robertson says. More >>
Christchurch Earthquake bulletin editions 139 and 140
Tuesday, 8 November 2011, 1:25 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
8 November 2011 MEDIA STATEMENT Christchurch Earthquake bulletin edition 140 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 ... More >>
Not a brighter future at all
Tuesday, 8 November 2011, 11:06 am | New Zealand Labour Party
With unemployment up by 50 per cent and 100,000 Kiwis having left for Australia Labour leader Phil Goff today called on John Key to explain his record as Prime Minister. More >>
Tolley hints at more ECE costs for families
Monday, 7 November 2011, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Minister of Education’s so-called “commitment” to retaining the universal access to 20 hours free care for three and four year olds has been revealed as a crock, Labour’s Education spokesperson Sue Moroney says. More >>
Show me the funding, Mr Ryall
Monday, 7 November 2011, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Kiwis want to know exactly what services Health Minister Tony Ryall will cut to pay for his unfunded promise to make after-hours doctors’ visits free for under six year olds, Labour’s Health spokesperson Grant Robertson says. "Labour has committed ... More >>
A healthy stable home for every child
Monday, 7 November 2011, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour will put the needs of families and children first with polices which focus on building stable and healthy homes, says Labour’s Housing spokesperson Moana Mackey. “A healthy, secure home is the foundation on which a healthy childhood ... More >>
“It’s about our kids” – Labour’s policy for children
Monday, 7 November 2011, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour’s Deputy Leader Annette King today launched Labour’s policy for children – “It’s about our kids”. “We have made it clear that children will be a major focus of our policies at this election,” Annette King said at the launch ... More >>
ACE cuts come home to roost
Monday, 7 November 2011, 12:46 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
With 3000 more people out of work since June, the folly of John Key’s cuts to adult education are now being felt by our most vulnerable jobseekers, says Labour’s Tertiary Education spokesperson David Shearer. “Unemployment is up in regions such ... More >>
Labour Caucus saddened by loss of Allan Peachey
Monday, 7 November 2011, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Labour Caucus wishes to express its condolences at the news of National MP Allan Peachey's death. More >>
Asset fire-sale returns uncertain - Cunliffe
Monday, 7 November 2011, 10:24 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Bill English's admission that the proceeds from SOE asset sales are uncertain begs the question of why National is determined to continue with them, Labour's Finance spokesperson David Cunliffe said. More >>
National cynical on loan sharks
Sunday, 6 November 2011, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
National’s announcement that it will clamp down on loan sharks --- after failing to act during the last term of Parliament --- will be seen as a cynical and heartless betrayal of those whose lives have been wrecked by unethical and predatory lenders, ... More >>
A country fit for our children
Sunday, 6 November 2011, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour Leader Phil Goff today launched Labour’s plan to protect New Zealand’s environment so that Kiwis can enjoy this special and unique place for generations to come. More >>
Fiji must release unionists or charge them
Saturday, 5 November 2011, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Saturday, 5 November 2011 MEDIA STATEMENT Fiji must release unionists or charge them with real, not trumped up, crimes The Labour Party is dismayed at the arrest and detention of Daniel Urai, President of the Fiji Trade Union Congress and its ... More >>
Housing crisis will worsen under National
Saturday, 5 November 2011, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Housing crisis will worsen under National National's housing policy, released today, confirms that the New Zealand's housing crisis will only continue to get worse if National is re-elected, says Labour housing spokesperson Moana Mackey. “There is ... More >>
Brand New Zealand: clean, green and clever
Saturday, 5 November 2011, 11:05 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Brand New Zealand: clean, green and clever Conservation needs to be integrated into our economic future as ‘Brand New Zealand, clean, green and clever’, says Labour’s Conservation spokesperson Ruth Dyson. Launching the party’s policy today Ruth Dyson ... More >>
Joyce spinning again
Saturday, 5 November 2011, 11:00 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Joyce spinning again Steven Joyce again wrongly alleged on radio yesterday evening that the NZ Super Fund has not returned the Crown’s cost of funds since inception, says Labour’s Associate Finance spokesperson David Parker. “Steven Joyce is wrong,” ... More >>
John Key is a monkey’s uncle
Friday, 4 November 2011, 3:44 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Phil GOFF Labour Leader 04 November 2011 MEDIA STATEMENT John Key is a monkey’s uncle John Key’s continued attacks on Labour’s fiscal strategy are utterly embarrassing given that National has been exposed for having a $1 billion dollar hole in its own ... More >>
Labour releases fiscal strategy - Cunliffe
Friday, 4 November 2011, 11:56 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour today released its fully-costed fiscal strategy, itemising all proposed investments for the projection period, updated for the Government’s most recent fiscal assumptions contained in the Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Update (PREFU). More >>
Keeping our assets and building the economy
Friday, 4 November 2011, 11:55 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Under a Labour government, New Zealand will return to surplus in 2014/15 and clear debt in 10 years without selling our nation's assets, says Labour leader Phil Goff. More >>
Labour will enhance and protect ACC
Friday, 4 November 2011, 9:52 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour today reinforced its commitment to enhancing and protecting New Zealand's world leading ACC scheme which--- Kiwi owned and operated for three decades--- is envied internationally with low levies and Kiwis' best interests at heart, says Labour's ... More >>
