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Labour - National standards information flawed

Thursday, 3 November 2011, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Comparing schools using information collected through National Standards is a waste of time, says Labour’s Education spokesperson Sue Moroney. More >>

Labour promises central government partnership with Auckland

Thursday, 3 November 2011, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Phil TWYFORD Auckland Issues spokesperson Thursday, 3 November 2011 MEDIA STATEMENT Labour promises central government partnership with Auckland Labour today committed to a close partnership to make Auckland the ‘world’s most liveable city’, says ... More >>

National still failing on jobs

Thursday, 3 November 2011, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Jacinda Ardern Youth Affairs Spokesperson Employment Spokesperson 3 November 2011 MEDIA STATEMENT National still failing on jobs More >>

157,000 people out of work and National does nothing

Thursday, 3 November 2011, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

The fact that there are now 157,000 Kiwis out of work shows National is doing nothing to create jobs, Labour Deputy Leader Annette King says. More >>

Health and safety—more than a box-ticking exercise

Thursday, 3 November 2011, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Labour's Health and Safety policy was released in Greymouth today calling for a fundamental change in how New Zealanders approach workplace health and safety, says Labour’s spokesperson for Labour Issues Darien Fenton and Labour’s West Coast based List ... More >>

Christchurch Earthquake bulletin edition 138

Thursday, 3 November 2011, 11:39 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 >>

Immigration policy addresses needs of Pacific migrants

Thursday, 3 November 2011, 11:25 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Labour’s immigration policy announced today pays homage to our strong and proud history in the Pacific and the valuable contributions our large Pasifika population makes to New Zealand, Labour’s Pacific Island Affairs spokesperson Su’a William ... More >>

Immigration policy recognises contribution

Thursday, 3 November 2011, 11:06 am | New Zealand Labour Party

The often overlooked contribution migrants make to New Zealand is recognised in Labour’s immigration policy, Labour’s Immigration spokesperson Ruth Dyson says. More >>

Labour MPs support public call to stop CCDHB home help cuts

Wednesday, 2 November 2011, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Labour MPs Kris Faafoi and Charles Chauvel today received a petition calling for legislation to stop the Capital and Coast District Health Board (CCDHB) from implementing cuts to support for elderly Wellingtonians More >>

Labour supports homegrown talent

Wednesday, 2 November 2011, 4:53 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

“Labour believes there are clear cultural and economic gains to be had from a strong domestic arts industry,” says Labour’s spokesperson for Arts Culture and Heritage Steve Chadwick. More >>

Appointment raises more fears on asset sales

Wednesday, 2 November 2011, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

It’s no surprise John Key is trying to distance himself from Treasury appointing the Australian arm of an international investment bank as an independent adviser on asset sales, because it’s the clearest sign yet that foreign investors are keen ... More >>

Smith’s dream likely to be environmental nightmare

Wednesday, 2 November 2011, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Labour has expressed alarm at the Government’s plans to further dilute public opportunities for input into environmental planning decisions. “Fast tracking so called medium sized projects sounds appealing at first blush,” Labour’s Environment spokesperson ... More >>

Five wasted days on Rena salvage

Wednesday, 2 November 2011, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

National has confirmed that it wasted five days of calm, clear weather before making any attempt to get oil of the Rena, says Labour Leader Phil Goff. “Nick Smith last night admitted, for the second time, that the Government knew within minutes of the ... More >>

Rebuilding the EQC Fund for the future

Wednesday, 2 November 2011, 12:32 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Labour Leader Phil Goff today announced Labour’s plan to rebuild the Natural Disaster Fund and reform the EQC to secure the fund’s ability to respond effectively to future disasters. More >>

Christchurch Earthquake bulletin edition 137

Wednesday, 2 November 2011, 11:09 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Work better than welfare

Tuesday, 1 November 2011, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

The best welfare reform is to get people into work. Renaming benefits and penalising parents won’t create jobs, Labour Leader Phil Goff says. “Kiwis want to work. John Key has been promising 170,000 more jobs since early 2010. Where are they? “Fiddling ... More >>

“Movember” Damage to Signs Disappointing

Tuesday, 1 November 2011, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

On Monday night black moustaches were stuck onto a huge number of campaign signs targeting candidates from across the political spectrum. More >>

Labour will extend Kermadec Islands marine reserve

Tuesday, 1 November 2011, 12:46 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Ruth DYSON Conservation Spokesperson 2 November 2011 MEDIA STATEMENT Labour will extend Kermadec Islands marine reserve Labour today announced its plan to extend the marine reserve surrounding the Kermadec Islands by over 200 miles, creating one ... More >>

Cost of living outstripping wages

Tuesday, 1 November 2011, 12:36 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

The cost of living grew at more than twice the rate of wages over the last year, Labour Leader Phil Goff says. More >>

Labour to establish new public broadcaster for digital age

Tuesday, 1 November 2011, 9:21 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Kiwis will be asked to help shape a new, non-commercial, modern public broadcaster to be established under a Labour Government. More >>

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