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Government Must Act Responsibly
Wednesday, 15 December 2010, 11:10 am | New Zealand Labour Party
"The Government should consider its long-term reliance on fossil fuels come up with a plan that better recognises environmental safeguards, investment in clean-technology and greater reliance on renewable energy resources" said Energy Spokesperson Nanaia ... More >>
Kris Faafoi’s Maiden Speech
Wednesday, 15 December 2010, 11:09 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Mr Speaker I am humbled, honoured and proud to join this Parliament as the Member for Mana and as a member of the Labour Caucus. To the people of Mana – thank you. It is an honour to serve such diverse and strong communities. More >>
Borrow and hope: National must stop passing the buck
Tuesday, 14 December 2010, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
After two years passing the buck, National must now take responsibility for its mismanagement of the economy and the government finances, says Labour’s Associate Finance spokesperson David Parker. More >>
Political cooperation sought to send message to loan sharks
Tuesday, 14 December 2010, 3:32 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
In the lead up to Christmas families who are already struggling in hard economic time come under further financial pressure and may fall prey to loan sharks, says Labour’s Consumer Affairs Spokesperson Carol Beaumont More >>
Kiwi workers cut out of rail wagon fleet upgrade
Tuesday, 14 December 2010, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
KiwiRail’s decision to choose China CNR Corporation (CNR) as its preferred tenderer to supply 300 wagons to bolster its ageing fleet is a huge and possibly terminal slap in the face for its own staff, say Labour MPs Darren Hughes and Clare Curran. More >>
Wong resigns to protect John Key
Tuesday, 14 December 2010, 12:19 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Pansy Wong’s sudden resignation is a cynical attempt to avoid further investigation into her rorting of taxpayers’ money and to protect her leader John Key after his abysmal failure to take responsibility for her, says Labour Leader Phil Goff. More >>
Report underscores need to put children first
Monday, 13 December 2010, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
A report released today giving a snapshot of children’s health and welfare in New Zealand is a cause for real concern, Labour’s Deputy Leader Annette King says. More >>
Telecom wins UFB but can kiwis afford it?
Monday, 13 December 2010, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Today’s announcement that Telecom will get the bulk of the $1.5 billion ultrafast broadband contract entrenches fears of a commercial monopoly stranglehold on our newest infrastructure network, Labour’s communications and IT spokesperson Clare ... More >>
Food prices reflect grim struggle for Kiwi families
Monday, 13 December 2010, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The latest food price index underlines what a difference Labour’s policy of scrapping all GST on fresh fruit and vegetables will make for struggling Kiwi families, says Labour’s Finance spokesperson David Cunliffe, More >>
Debate highlights alcohol irony
Sunday, 12 December 2010, 1:02 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
12 December 2010 Media Statement Debate highlights alcohol irony A debate taking place in Christchurch on 23 December highlights the irony that alcohol is sold in supermarkets in the same way as milk and bread despite the impact of the modern drinking ... More >>
National agrees to important amendment to education bill
Sunday, 12 December 2010, 12:38 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Trevor Mallard Education Spokesperson 12 December 2010 Media Statement National finally agrees to important amendment to education Bill Labour is pleased that an amendment, to education legislation being debated under urgency, will ensure police checks will ... More >>
Health service cuts a blow to senior citizens
Sunday, 12 December 2010, 12:36 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
12 December 2010 Media Statement Health service cuts a blow to senior citizens Labour’s Spokesperson for Senior Citizens, Ross Robertson MP, is alarmed at reports that more than $17 million in hospital services and $10 million in community based services ... More >>
Cancun Climate Deal “Looks like Six out of Ten”
Sunday, 12 December 2010, 12:34 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
12 December 2010 Media Statement Labour: Cancun Climate Deal “Looks like Six out of Ten” More >>
More job losses for people living with disabilities
Friday, 10 December 2010, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The potential loss of jobs for people with disabilities who make ANZAC poppies is a real setback, says Lynne Pillay Labour Spokesperson for Disability Issues. More >>
ANZAC poppy loss a blow to Canterbury
Friday, 10 December 2010, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The loss of the Kilmarnock Enterprise Contract for making ANZAC poppies is a big blow to the Canterbury region, Labour MP for Port Hills Ruth Dyson said today. More >>
Dunne’s arrogance, sloppiness will result in poor tax law
Friday, 10 December 2010, 1:00 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Government is significantly changing tax legislation under urgency and without any public consultation or input, says Labour’s Revenue spokesperson Stuart Nash. More >>
Steven Joyce’s 3 minutes of shame
Friday, 10 December 2010, 12:59 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Communications Minister Steven Joyce spoke for just three minutes last night when introducing the Telecommunications Amendment Bill into parliament, Labour’s communications and IT spokesperson Clare Curran said today. More >>
Tony Ryall and Simon Power fail Taihape
Friday, 10 December 2010, 11:04 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Families and couples were yesterday torn apart as elderly residents were evicted from the resthome in Taihape and other health services were put in jeopardy, Labour Health spokesperson Ruth Dyson says. More >>
Chauvel welcomes human rights report
Friday, 10 December 2010, 10:51 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour’s Associate Justice Spokesperson Charles Chauvel welcomes the release of the report, Human Rights in New Zealand 2010, today on Human Rights Day. Ngā Tika Tangata o Aotearoa 2010, that updates the Commission's 2004 report and maps how well ... More >>
Nothing silly about wanting quake information
Friday, 10 December 2010, 10:26 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The Government is out of touch if it believes its level of communication with earthquake-affected residents is satisfactory, says Labour's Earthquake Recovery spokesperson and Waimakariri MP Clayton Cosgrove. Clayton Cosgrove said Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee ... More >>
