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Loan sharks get a Christmas gift from National

Wednesday, 15 December 2010, 3:38 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

I am appalled that National MPs rejected an opportunity to send a message to loan sharks that their predatory lending practices are unacceptable, says Labour’s Consumer Affairs Spokesperson Carol Beaumont. More >>

Corporate welfare no way to foster R&D, growth

Wednesday, 15 December 2010, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

The fact that our biggest technology manufacturer Fisher & Paykel Appliances did not qualify for a Technology Development Grant shows just what a short-sighted scheme this voucher and grant system is, says Labour Spokesperson on Research, Science and ... More >>

New Zealand Arts Capital deserves Creative NZ support

Wednesday, 15 December 2010, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

The news that a number of Wellington based arts organisations have been funded under the new Arts Leadership Programme is welcome, but others, who have a good track record of quality performance, are still uncertain as to their future, Grant Robertson MP ... More >>

National fails to take the opportunity to save lives

Wednesday, 15 December 2010, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Despite the majority of submitters to the Land Transport Bill seeking to have the blood alcohol level lowered the National Government has once again chosen ignore public opinion, Labour’s transport safety spokesperson Darien Fenton says. More >>

Barker asks committee to hold recidivism inquiry

Wednesday, 15 December 2010, 11:12 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Labour’s Courts spokesperson Rick Barker has written to Law and Order select committee chair Sandra Goudie asking for an inquiry into recidivism, which he says is a persistent and intractable problem. More >>

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 >>