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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 >>
Opportunity to build on Pacific dreams
Thursday, 3 February 2011, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour’s Pacific Island Affairs spokesperson Su’a William Sio says his challenge is to build on Pacific peoples’ dreams and aspirations and on the significant contribution they can make in New Zealand and on the world stage. More >>
Labour Caucus - 2011
Thursday, 3 February 2011, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Ranking promotions in bold. New portfolios in italics More >>
National’s excuses wearing thin
Thursday, 3 February 2011, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Data today showing the unemployment rate shooting back up to 6.8 per cent is further proof that National’s priorities are wrong, Social Policy spokesperson Annette King says. More >>
Labour Leader reveals new caucus line-up
Thursday, 3 February 2011, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour Leader Phil Goff has this morning unveiled an election-year line-up that provides a mix of experience and proven performers while showcasing some of the party’s exciting new talent. More >>
From Beijing to Bavaria, they are buying our farms
Wednesday, 2 February 2011, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
A major buy-up of South Island land by European consortiums raises serious questions about the Government’s approach to water and foreign investment issues, says Labour’s water spokesman Brendon Burns. More >>
Egypt: Mubarak’s role in peaceful transition Welcome
Wednesday, 2 February 2011, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Labour Party welcomes President Hosni Mubarak’s commitment to ensuring that there is a peaceful transition to new leadership and new elections, says Opposition Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Maryan Street. More >>
Labour geared up for election campaign
Wednesday, 2 February 2011, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour Leader Phil Goff says his team of MPs and candidates are ready to begin the battle for the 2011 election to be held on November 26th. “Labour will campaign on the issues that are affecting New Zealanders most. We know that people are worried ... More >>
Council to keep clean air plan in place
Wednesday, 2 February 2011, 11:14 am | New Zealand Labour Party
“Moving deadlines have not deterred Otago towns from trying to clean up air pollution by 2013 maximizing the health benefits for residents sooner rather than later,” Labour Environment spokesperson Charles Chauvel said today. More >>
Goff: It’s time to bring the SAS home
Tuesday, 1 February 2011, 5:15 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“It’s time to bring the SAS home,” says Labour Leader Phil Goff. “The SAS are great soldiers, but we should not be putting them at risk for a deeply corrupt government that has failed to win the support of its own people,” Phil Goff said. More >>
Is NZ about to take a great leap backwards on broadband?
Tuesday, 1 February 2011, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
New Zealand will take a great leap backwards if Telecom secures both the urban and rural broadband schemes as suggested in media reports today, and is given a 10 year regulatory holiday through a government law change, Labour’s Communications and ... More >>
New Ministry to be run by outgoing Minister
Tuesday, 1 February 2011, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“Dr Wayne Mapp’s appointment as the Minister of Science and Innovation shows that the Government lacks a clear strategy for making innovation a driver of economic growth,” Labour’s Research, Science and Technology spokesperson David Shearer ... More >>
Savings report a useful contribution, but emphasis misplaced
Tuesday, 1 February 2011, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Savings Working Group report released today makes a useful contribution to the urgent savings debate, but wrongly places too much emphasis on government debt and not enough on a sustainable and equitable path to higher private savings, Labour’s ... More >>
Don’t blame underpaid teachers for cancelled Newlands camp
Tuesday, 1 February 2011, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The announcement that Newlands College will not be holding its annual camp is disappointing, but teachers should not be blamed, according to Labour List MP based in Ohariu Charles Chauvel. More >>
John Key and Anne Tolley misled on ECE
Tuesday, 1 February 2011, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Prime Minister John Key yesterday misled the public when he said centres wouldn’t be putting up fees, as his Government has actively encouraged fee hikes, Labour ECE spokesperson Sue Moroney says. More >>
Government should come to aid of Kiwis in Cairo
Tuesday, 1 February 2011, 12:58 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The government should do what other governments are doing and charter or otherwise provide an aircraft to get Kiwis out of Cairo says Maryan Street, Labour Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs. More >>
Key’s concerns can be dealt with at Select Committee
Tuesday, 1 February 2011, 12:07 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“It is good news that Prime Minister John Key is prepared to take advice on whether New Zealanders should get the eleven public holidays they are entitled to each year, and he should give all New Zealanders the chance to have a say on the proposals”, ... More >>
Another burden kicks in for Ohariu families
Tuesday, 1 February 2011, 11:48 am | New Zealand Labour Party
National’s funding cuts to early childhood education (ECE) take effect from today, causing reduced quality of education and increased fees for families in the Ohariu electorate, according to Labour List MP based in Ohariu Charles Chauvel. More >>
Key takes eye off ball as soon as issue becomes hard
Monday, 31 January 2011, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Prime Minister John Key has clearly taken his eye off the ball in terms of ensuring government agencies pay their bills on time, says Labour’s State Services spokesperson Grant Robertson. “It’s a typical example of John Key promising leadership and ... More >>
National just paying lip service to conservation
Sunday, 30 January 2011, 11:24 am | New Zealand Labour Party
National is merely paying lip service to the announcement of developing a National Policy Statement on biodiversity, Labour Acting Conservation spokesperson Steve Chadwick says. More >>
