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Labour plan secures Savings and Super
Thursday, 27 October 2011, 3:25 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour’s Universal KiwiSaver and Superannuation plan will guarantee Kiwis the certainty they need in planning for retirement, and will provide a pool of savings that will pay down debt and grow our economy, says Labour’s Finance spokesperson David Cunliffe. More >>
Saving For Our Future
Thursday, 27 October 2011, 3:14 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour’s new savings package will give all Kiwis a secure retirement by creating a universal savings scheme, guaranteeing NZ Super for future generations and preparing the country for the financial impact of our ageing population. More >>
Workers must not be short-changed
Thursday, 27 October 2011, 11:05 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Workers and small business in the upper North Island taking the brunt of the fallout from the Maui gas leak must be kept well-informed, says Labour's spokesperson for Labour Issues Darien Fenton. More >>
Christchurch Earthquake bulletin edition 134
Thursday, 27 October 2011, 11:04 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 >>
Black mark for Government on youth jobs
Thursday, 27 October 2011, 9:37 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The Prime Minister should be ashamed of a 'could do much better' report card that highlights how young Kiwis are still among the most disadvantaged in the Western world when it comes to job opportunities, Labour's Youth Affairs and Employment spokesperson ... More >>
Key Skippering NZ Towards a Dreary Future
Wednesday, 26 October 2011, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
John Key’s attack on Labour’s policy focus this election is a sign that he’s worried New Zealanders will vote on the issues that matter rather than photo ops, says Labour Leader Phil Goff. More >>
Christchurch Earthquake bulletin edition 133
Wednesday, 26 October 2011, 12:14 pm | 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 >>
No Comfort For Vulnerable Tenants In Housing NZ Changes
Wednesday, 26 October 2011, 9:58 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Announcements today around changes in the way Housing New Zealand operates will not provide any comfort for vulnerable tenants, says Labour Housing Spokesperson Moana Mackey. More >>
Labour will bring the SAS home in first 90 days
Tuesday, 25 October 2011, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour will bring the SAS home in first 90 days Labour will withdraw New Zealand’s SAS troops from Afghanistan within 90 days of assuming office and will not send them for another rotation, Labour’s Defence Spokesperson Iain Lees-Galloway said today. More >>
The muddle-through PREFU
Tuesday, 25 October 2011, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Today’s pre-election fiscal update shows an economy going nowhere and a government with no plan to fix it, says Labour’s Finance spokesperson David Cunliffe. More >>
National must address anxiety over Pharmac
Tuesday, 25 October 2011, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Maryan STREET Trade Spokesperson 25 October 2011 MEDIA STATEMENT National must address anxiety over Pharmac With anxiety over the future of Pharmac clearly building, it is time National allayed people’s fears that the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations ... More >>
National's election 'priorities' abandoned
Tuesday, 25 October 2011, 11:42 am | New Zealand Labour Party
With almost 34,000 more children now dependant on beneficiary parents than in 2008, John Key's promise of a 'brighter future' for New Zealanders rings sickeningly hollow, Labour's Deputy Leader and Social Policy spokesperson Annette King says. More >>
Christchurch Earthquake bulletin edition 132
Tuesday, 25 October 2011, 11:01 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 >>
Happy Labour Day – but time to rethink our priorities
Monday, 24 October 2011, 11:46 am | New Zealand Labour Party
24 October 2011 MEDIA STATEMENT Happy Labour Day – but time to rethink our priorities As New Zealand workers celebrate Labour Day, many are uncomfortably aware that National’s hands-off attitude is endangering workplace health and safety, and eroding standards ... More >>
Labour congratulates ABs on stunning victory
Monday, 24 October 2011, 11:44 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Phil GOFF Labour Leader 24 October 2011 MEDIA STATEMENT Labour congratulates ABs on stunning victory The ABs have done the country proud and their victory is a rich reward for Kiwi fans who have been such staunch supporters of the team, says Labour ... More >>
Labour pays tribute to Sir Frank Holmes
Sunday, 23 October 2011, 3:52 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Phil GOFF Labour Leader Annette KING Deputy Leader 23 October 2011 MEDIA STATEMENT Labour pays tribute to Sir Frank Holmes Labour today sends its deep sympathy and condolences to the family of Sir Frank Holmes who died today at the age of 87 after ... More >>
Water quality critical to New Zealand’s future
Sunday, 23 October 2011, 10:40 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The Labour Party says New Zealand’s future depends on improving current water quality. In its first-ever specific water policy announced today, Labour’s water spokesperson Brendon Burns says our economy relies on water, not just for primary production and ... More >>
Motiti Island residents need support
Friday, 21 October 2011, 5:28 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Motiti Island residents need support The people of Motiti Island say they are still not getting the support they need from the Government as they struggle to cope with the environmental damage caused by the Rena, more than a fortnight after it ran aground, ... More >>
Motiti Island residents need support
Friday, 21 October 2011, 5:26 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The people of Motiti Island say they are still not getting the support they need from the Government as they struggle to cope with the environmental damage caused by the Rena, more than a fortnight after it ran aground, says Labour Leader Phil ... More >>
Support not in place for Housing NZ tenants
Friday, 21 October 2011, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
A memo sent to Housing New Zealand staff this week confirms that the social needs of Housing New Zealand tenants are not a priority for the National Government, says Labour’s Housing spokesperson Moana Mackey. More >>
