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Labour Nominees for Botany by-election
Friday, 21 January 2011, 3:33 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour’s by-election campaign in Botany has begun with a candidate selection to be held on Thursday, 27th January 2011. Labour Party President Andrew Little says “Botany is a safe National seat so we don’t expect to win. However, Labour will ... More >>
Key government could take leaf out of Hague’s book
Friday, 21 January 2011, 11:27 am | New Zealand Labour Party
John Key’s government could usefully take a leaf out of William Hague’s book when it comes to Foreign Affairs, says Labour’s Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesperson, Maryan Street. More >>
Working for less than minimum wage
Friday, 21 January 2011, 10:26 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The Government is applying a double standard by allowing New Zealand disability support workers to be paid less than minimum wage, while insisting overseas workers can’t be employed in the same job because the minimum wage isn’t being paid, Labour MP ... More >>
Labour supports UN call for action on children in NZ
Thursday, 20 January 2011, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour applauds a call by the United Nations for New Zealand to do better for all its children, Social Development spokesperson Annette King says. More >>
Families under financial pressure as inflation rises
Thursday, 20 January 2011, 3:03 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Hardworking kiwi families are feeling the financial squeeze as prices continue to rise on the back of National’s GST hike and Government imposed charges, says Labour Leader Phil Goff. More >>
Govt and KiwiRail have opportunity to create NZ jobs
Thursday, 20 January 2011, 10:42 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The closing date this week for tenders to build Auckland’s new electric trains provides an important opportunity for the government to ensure a much - needed injection of new jobs in New Zealand, Labour MPs Trevor Mallard and Clare Curran say. More >>
Will Anne Tolley meet with Auckland Grammar?
Thursday, 20 January 2011, 10:26 am | New Zealand Labour Party
When is Education Minister Anne Tolley going to step up and deal with the issue of Auckland Grammar and NCEA? Says Labour Associate Education Spokesperson Kelvin Davis. More >>
Government response to aged care audit self-serving rubbish
Thursday, 20 January 2011, 9:47 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Claims by Health Minister Tony Ryall about the National Government's response to issues in the aged care sector are total rubbish and barely worth the paper they are written on, Labour's Health spokesperson Ruth Dyson says. More >>
Government fails to stem rising unemployment tide
Thursday, 20 January 2011, 9:30 am | New Zealand Labour Party
New figures showing more than 67,000 New Zealanders are now out of work and relying on an unemployment benefit to survive proves the Government has no plan to create jobs or to grow our economy, says Labour's Social Development spokesperson Annette ... More >>
Forestry Sector demands leadership
Thursday, 20 January 2011, 9:29 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The loss of well over 100 jobs in the sawmilling industry in one month epitomises what is happening to New Zealand's productive economy, says Labour's forestry spokesperson Stuart Nash. More >>
Govt and KiwiRail have opportunity to create NZ jobs
Thursday, 20 January 2011, 9:27 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The closing date this week for tenders to build Auckland’s new electric trains provides an important opportunity for the government to ensure a much - needed injection of new jobs in New Zealand, Labour MPs Trevor Mallard and Clare Curran say. More >>
Police Minister responsible for driving culture change
Wednesday, 19 January 2011, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
A report revealing continuing serious concerns about the culture within our Police force is evidence of an absolute failure of leadership by Police Minister Judith Collins, says Grant Robertson. More >>
Government should act on folic acid
Wednesday, 19 January 2011, 11:34 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Food Safety Minister Kate Wilkinson should stop ignoring the strong statistics showing that standardised folate in bread and flour would reduce Spina Bifida cases in New Zealand and save taxpayers millions of dollars, says Dr Ashraf Choudhary. More >>
Government must ensure transparency for Pike River families
Tuesday, 18 January 2011, 9:38 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Continuation of work to stabilise conditions in the Pike River mine is good news for families even though the assessment that the recovery of their loved ones may never be possible will be intensely disappointing, Labour Leader Phil Goff says. More >>
Does Anne Tolley not support NCEA?
Tuesday, 18 January 2011, 9:35 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Anne Tolley's silence on the NCEA versus Cambridge Exam debate speaks volumes about her lack of belief in the education system she leads, says Labour Associate Education Spokesperson Kelvin Davis. More >>
Kiwis in Australia need assurances on flood relief
Monday, 17 January 2011, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Confusion about New Zealand citizens living in Australia eligibility for flood relief packages needs to be resolved and quickly, Labour Leader Phil Goff says. “Reports are beginning to emerge that New Zealanders who moved to Australia after 2001 may ... More >>
Key must come clean on Pike River Mine decision
Monday, 17 January 2011, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Prime Minister should step up and take responsibility for the decision to seal the Pike River mine, instead of dodging it and passing the buck to police and the receivers, says Labour Leader Phil Goff. More >>
Concern over conservation camping ground plan
Sunday, 16 January 2011, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Concern over conservation camping ground plan Any moves to hand over Department of Conservation Camping grounds to private companies to be run at a profit may signal the end of the genuine Kiwi camping experience says Labour Tourism Spokesperson Kelvin ... More >>
Young Labour's Community Service Journey begins in Auckland
Saturday, 15 January 2011, 9:17 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
A dozen young people are about to embark on the 2011 New Zealand Clarion Road Tour and the first stop is Auckland. More >>
Tribute to McIver’s advocacy in primary health care
Friday, 14 January 2011, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour’s Health spokesperson has paid tribute to retiring New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA) Chief Executive Officer Cameron McIver for his years of hard work and advocacy in the area of primary health care. More >>
