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Thursday, 10 March 2011, 12:00 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
But why has the government bailed out Mediaworks with a $43 million low interest deferred payment for its radio spectrum licence while it appears set on axing funding for TVNZ7, the new and vibrant young digital public channel? More >>
Christchurch Earthquake bulletin edition one
Thursday, 10 March 2011, 11:28 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The Labour Party’s Christchurch electorate MPs, Clayton Cosgrove (Waimakariri), Ruth Dyson (Port Hills), Lianne Dalziel (Christchurch East) and Brendon Burns (Christchurch Central) are today starting a regular bulletin designed to keep people in their electorates ... More >>
National must take responsibility for after-hours charges
Wednesday, 9 March 2011, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The National Government needs to act to rein in charges for treatment at after-hours clinics as the soaring cost of living is taking its toll on the budgets of New Zealand families, Grant Robertson Labour Health Spokesperson said. More >>
Review of Act should see judges’ interests established
Wednesday, 9 March 2011, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Law Commission’s review of the Judicature Act should open the door for a register of judges’ interests to be established on a permanent basis in New Zealand, Labour’s Justice Spokesperson Charles Chauvel said today. “Labour is clear that a compulsory ... More >>
Government still has questions to answer on MediaWorks deal
Wednesday, 9 March 2011, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Minister of Information Technology Steven Joyce still has serious questions to answer about the multimillion sweetheart deal given to private broadcaster MediaWorks, Labour MP Trevor Mallard says. “At a time when many kiwi companies are struggling taxpayers ... More >>
Kiwis voting with their feet
Wednesday, 9 March 2011, 2:38 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
More Kiwis are voting with their feet as the recession in New Zealand deepens, with Deutsche Bank saying that the net inflow of migrants could fall to zero from an average of 8000 over the past 25 years, says Labour’s Finance spokesperson David Cunliffe. More >>
Investment in trade training critical to Canterbury rebuild
Wednesday, 9 March 2011, 10:34 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour Leader Phil Goff is calling on the Government to take immediate action to get people into training for trades like building, plumbing, plastering and drain-laying so we have the skilled workforce needed to rebuild Canterbury. More >>
The chilling effect
Wednesday, 9 March 2011, 9:47 am | New Zealand Labour Party
I’m in London. Everywhere I go there’s an outpouring of empathy and sympathy for New Zealand and for the people of Christchurch. More >>
Accounts Confirm National’s Folly
Tuesday, 8 March 2011, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Government’s accounts for the seven months ended 31 January provide another illustration of the folly of John Key and Bill English in suspending contributions to the Super Fund, says Labour’s Finance spokesperson David Cunliffe. More >>
Labour welcomes appointment of new Governor-General
Tuesday, 8 March 2011, 1:40 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour Leader Phil Goff is welcoming the appointment of Lieutenant General Jerry Mateparae as the country's next Governor-General. More >>
Quake puts Int. Women's Day in even sharper perspective
Tuesday, 8 March 2011, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The centenary of International Women's Day assumes even more importance in New Zealand because of the impact of the Christchurch Earthquake, says Labour's Women's Affairs spokesperson Carol Beaumont. More >>
National tries to gloss over benefit numbers
Tuesday, 8 March 2011, 12:49 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The National Government is attempting to put a favourable gloss on what is yet another extremely disappointing set of benefit figures, Labour employment spokesperson Jacinda Ardern says. More >>
Loss of holiday highway won't be lamented
Tuesday, 8 March 2011, 12:31 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Loss of holiday highway won't be lamented Labour's Transport spokesperson Shane Jones is welcoming reports that that the so-called 'holiday highway' from Puhoi to Wellsford may be delayed, with completion of the $1.3 billion highway possibly pushed back ... More >>
Increased vote for Labour in Botany by- election
Monday, 7 March 2011, 9:06 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The Botany by-election has delivered an increase in the Labour vote and a swing to Labour in a National Party strong hold seat. More >>
Significant swing to Labour in Botany
Sunday, 6 March 2011, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Significant swing to Labour in Botany The Botany by-election delivered a significant swing to Labour of 4.2 per - cent in what is a National Party stronghold, says Labour Leader Phil Goff. More >>
Suspend state house sales so quake victims can be housed
Thursday, 3 March 2011, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Senior Labour MPs have today met to discuss the impact of the Canterbury earthquake and the effort needed to rebuild the devastated region, says Labour Leader Phil Goff. More >>
MP Welcomes Opening of ‘Christchurch Embassy’ in Dunedin
Wednesday, 2 March 2011, 4:55 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Dunedin South MP Clare Curran has congratulated the Dunedin City Council and community groups for creating a safe place for Christchurch residents who have been forced to flee their city following last week’s earthquake. The ‘Christchurch Embassy’, ... More >>
Slash and burn not the solution to economic recovery
Tuesday, 1 March 2011, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Slash and burn not the solution to economic recovery in Canterbury New Zealand is in a good position to carry the economic cost of the devastation caused by the Christchurch earthquake and there is no need for a slash and burn exercise, says Labour Leader ... More >>
Financial relief a start but comprehensive package needed
Monday, 28 February 2011, 6:08 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The temporary financial assistance for those caught up in the devastating earthquake is a good start but a comprehensive, flexible recovery package is needed to secure the city's future, says Labour Leader Phil Goff. More >>
Comprehensive Recovery Package Needed for Canterbury
Monday, 28 February 2011, 5:59 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The temporary financial assistance for those caught up in the devastating earthquake is a good start but a comprehensive, flexible recovery package is needed to secure the city’s future, says Labour Leader Phil Goff. More >>
