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National’s desperate attempt to pass foreshore bill
Wednesday, 9 February 2011, 4:38 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“The National Government is forcing through the Marine and Coastal Area Bill in an attempt to do so with the support of the Māori Party before further internal rumblings cause them to implode,” Labours Shadow Attorney General David Parker ... More >>
1000 more Kiwis join the dole queue because of National
Wednesday, 9 February 2011, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
More than 1000 Kiwis found themselves without a job last month, joining the nearly 68,000 people already on the unemployment benefit, Labour Employment spokesperson Jacinda Ardern says. More >>
National fails to protect our most vulnerable
Wednesday, 9 February 2011, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“John Key’s National Government claim they have placed a special emphasis on the rights of victims. But his inaction speaks louder than his words,” Labour’s spokesperson for Victim’s Rights said today. “National has refused to enact the ... More >>
Hide should resign over Māori representation says Labour
Wednesday, 9 February 2011, 12:45 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour’s Auckland Issues spokesperson Phil Twyford says Rodney Hide should make good on his threat to resign over Maori representation on the new Auckland Council. More >>
Key: Two years and out of ideas
Tuesday, 8 February 2011, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
John Key’s speech to Parliament today is dull, seriously lacking in vision and shows he’s thrown in the towel, says Labour Leader Phil Goff. “This is a guy who swept into power promising a brighter future for New Zealand. Just two years ... More >>
Genesis price increase thin edge of asset wedge
Tuesday, 8 February 2011, 9:49 am | New Zealand Labour Party
State-owned Genesis Energy's decision to put up its power prices again is a powerful warning about what lies in store if National is allowed to flog off shares in the three state-owned power companies, says Labour Leader Phil Goff. "In its letter to ... More >>
Economic madness to leave rural NZ with out-dated broadband
Tuesday, 8 February 2011, 9:29 am | New Zealand Labour Party
New Zealand’s economic growth is being hampered by National’s decision to negotiate rural broadband contracts with incumbent providers who have repeatedly failed rural customers, says Labour Rural Affairs spokesperson Damien O’Connor. More >>
Pathetic minimum wage increase an insult
Monday, 7 February 2011, 3:49 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
John Key’s pathetic and insulting increase of 25c an hour in the minimum wage is another cruel blow for our most vulnerable Kiwi families, says Labour Deputy Leader and Social Policy spokesperson Annette King. More >>
Time for Key to support democracy in Egypt
Monday, 7 February 2011, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
It is time the New Zealand government came out in support of democracy in Egypt and urged President Mubarak to facilitate a peaceful transition to new elections swiftly, says Maryan Street, Labour’s Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs. More >>
Air New Zealand takes service sky high
Monday, 7 February 2011, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Air New Zealand should today be congratulated for taking communications sky high with the introduction of mobile phone and data capabilities on its new black A320, Labour’s communications, broadcasting and IT spokesperson Clare Curran said today. More >>
Government must act to address housing shortage
Monday, 7 February 2011, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Housing Minister Phil Heatley needs to act now to address the worsening housing shortage, says Labour's Housing spokesperson Moana Mackey. “Recently Housing Minister Phil Heatley called for ‘urgent action on housing’ citing a new Building and Housing ... More >>
Rural broadband win could entrench the digital divide
Monday, 7 February 2011, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The government must release its reasoning for awarding the $285 million rural broadband contract to Vodafone and Telecom as there are too many unanswered questions and New Zealand’s rural community deserves transparency and answers, Labour’s communications ... More >>
Government health cuts hurting young people
Monday, 7 February 2011, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
A decision by the National Government to cut $8 million from sexual health programmes will cost New Zealand dearly in the long run, Labour Youth spokesperson Jacinda Ardern. “In May 2010 Health Minister Tony Ryall scrapped $8 million in funding aimed at ... More >>
Kiwis back fair deal on holidays, will National?
Monday, 7 February 2011, 10:45 am | New Zealand Labour Party
As many New Zealanders head back to work today it is clear that the majority of New Zealanders support a change to holiday’s legislation to ensure that there are eleven public holidays every year, Grant Robertson MP for Wellington Central said. More >>
More Wellingtonians out of work under National
Sunday, 6 February 2011, 7:19 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Responsibility for the significant increase in the number of Wellingtonians out of work sits squarely on the shoulders of the National government, says Rimutaka MP Chris Hipkins. More >>
Waterview community groups not given a fair say
Sunday, 6 February 2011, 7:11 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Board of Inquiry into the extension of State Highway 20 starting today is the latest step in a rushed project that has prevented local groups from having a fair say, says Mt Albert MP David Shearer. More >>
Maori tourism sector supports robbery victims
Sunday, 6 February 2011, 7:09 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Maori tourism sector has stepped up to make amends to three British tourists robbed at Whangarei Falls of money and their passports , says Labour’s Tourism spokesperson Kelvin Davis. More >>
ComCom review of broadcasting and Telco needed
Friday, 4 February 2011, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour strongly supports indications that the Commerce Commission will review the broadcasting sector and believes there’s a need for a converged regulatory framework across both telecommunications and broadcasting, says Labour’s communications and ... More >>
Labour Leader attends Waitangi celebrations
Friday, 4 February 2011, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour Leader Phil Goff will attend a number of events during Waitangi celebrations in Northland and Auckland this weekend. More >>
In flight education proposal for tourists gaining momentum
Friday, 4 February 2011, 11:28 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour Tourism Spokesperson Kelvin Davis is delighted that his idea to have in-flight education campaigns for tourists is being heard by Wanaka Land and Search Rescue team leader Gary Dickson. More >>
