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Coalition agreements foundation for strong government
Tuesday, 24 October 2017, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Agreements with New Zealand First and the Green Party lay the foundation for a strong and proactive coalition government, says Prime Minister-designate Jacinda Ardern. More >>
Jacinda Ardern - Justin Trudeau call photo
Tuesday, 24 October 2017, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
A photo from the call this morning between Prime Minister-designate Jacinda Ardern and the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau. More >>
President Trump offers his congratulations
Monday, 23 October 2017, 11:18 am | New Zealand Labour Party
President Trump offers his congratulations This morning Labour Leader and Prime Minister-elect Jacinda Ardern received a call from President Trump congratulating her on the outcome of the New Zealand election. "The President was genuinely interested in our ... More >>
Labour Ministers of the Crown announced
Friday, 20 October 2017, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Today caucus has elected the 21 Labour Ministers of the Crown who will serve in the new government’s executive, says Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern. More >>
Agreement with NZ First to support a Labour-led Govt
Thursday, 19 October 2017, 7:48 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Agreement with New Zealand First to support a Labour-led Government Labour is pleased to have successfully concluded negotiations with New Zealand First as a critical step to forming a Labour-led progressive Government, says Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern. ... More >>
Labour Selects Fleur Fitzsimons Candidate for Southern Ward
Friday, 13 October 2017, 10:14 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The Labour Party has selected lawyer, mother of three and Island Bay resident Fleur Fitzsimons as its candidate to replace Paul Eagle as the Councillor for the Southern Ward on the Wellington City Council. More >>
Labour welcomes final results
Saturday, 7 October 2017, 2:25 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour welcomes final results Today’s final election count has strengthened the mandate for change, and for negotiations to continue in earnest, says Leader of the Opposition Jacinda Ardern. “We congratulate Angie Warren-Clark on becoming Labour’s ... More >>
Lewis Moeau - he aituā, he aituā!
Thursday, 5 October 2017, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Lewis Moeau - he aituā, he aituā! Kua tau ngā pōkeao ki runga i te marae o Te Poho o Taharākau ki roto o Manutūkē, oti rā ki runga o Puketapu me Manawaru, ngā maunga tipua o te hautipua kua riro nei. E heke ana ngā roimata me ngā maimai ... More >>
Statement Regarding Coalition Negotiations
Monday, 2 October 2017, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“This morning I spoke with New Zealand First Leader, Winston Peters. We will look to hold a meeting between our respective teams later this week, while we wait for special votes to be counted. More >>
Labour pledges full rebuild for Wainuiomata High
Thursday, 21 September 2017, 7:25 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour pledges full rebuild for Wainuiomata High Labour will deliver a better future for education in Hutt South with the allocation of up to $20 million for a full rebuild of Wainuiomata High School, says Leader of the Opposition Leader Jacinda Ardern. ... More >>
Housing report earns Nats the red card
Thursday, 21 September 2017, 3:12 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
National’s failure to acknowledge and fix the housing crisis will be their legacy. Labour will tackle the housing crisis head-on, says Labour Housing spokesperson Phil Twyford. More >>
Sluggish growth reflects nine years of drift from National
Thursday, 21 September 2017, 12:46 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Today’s GDP figures reflect an economy that the National Government has allowed to drift along on the basis of growing population rather than improving productivity and adding value, says Labour’s Finance spokesperson Grant Robertson. More >>
National’s campaign of deception an affront to democracy
Wednesday, 20 September 2017, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Voters this week have a clear choice between Labour’s optimism and honesty, or rewarding National’s campaign of relentless lies, says Labour’s Finance spokesperson Grant Robertson. More >>
Another day – another health crisis
Wednesday, 20 September 2017, 1:39 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
News today that the emergency department at Waikato has turned 180 patients away is another crisis for the Government and its besieged health system, says Labour’s Health spokesperson David Clark. More >>
National’s economy scorecard: D for drift
Wednesday, 20 September 2017, 11:53 am | New Zealand Labour Party
New Zealand’s economy is failing the very people it is supposed to uplift, characterised by stalled productivity, exports going backwards and a Government content to let it drift, says Leader of the Opposition Jacinda Ardern. More >>
Labour will get tough on loan sharks
Wednesday, 20 September 2017, 10:55 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour will take a tough stance on loan sharks and make sure that the Commerce Commission is properly resourced to protect Kiwi consumers, says Labour’s Consumer Affairs spokesperson Michael Wood. More >>
GP letter more evidence of failure in mental health
Tuesday, 19 September 2017, 6:44 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
GP letter more evidence of failure in mental health A letter of complaint by medical practitioners to the Ministry of Health and Capital and Coast District Health Board underlines how badly patients are being let down by mental health services in Wellington, ... More >>
Tax cuts when kids go hungry
Tuesday, 19 September 2017, 1:35 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Tax cuts when kids go hungry shows National’s lack of moral compass National’s campaign of tax cuts that give $400 million to the top 10 per cent of earners, at a time when 120 Kiwi kids every year are being hospitalised for malnutrition, shows ... More >>
Apologise now Jonathan
Tuesday, 19 September 2017, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman must apologise for his part in a $2.3 billion shortfall that has contributed to delays in cancer diagnosis and treatment, says Labour’s Health spokesperson David Clark. More >>
Freight being shifted off planes as fuel crisis worsens
Tuesday, 19 September 2017, 1:20 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Freight being shifted off planes as fuel crisis worsens Export freight is being shifted off flights because of the Government’s failure to manage the risk of disruption to jet fuel supplies, says Labour’s Economic Development spokesperson Stuart Nash. ... More >>
