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Are the wheels falling off broadband?
Wednesday, 17 November 2010, 1:32 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Delays, confusion, and now the perception of conflict of interest are casting a shadow over the way Communications Minister Steven Joyce is handling the rollout of its $1.5 billion ultrafast broadband scheme, Labour’s communications and IT spokesperson ... More >>
Forcing through an insidious bill at night
Wednesday, 17 November 2010, 11:49 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour’s Auckland Issues spokesperson Phil Twyford says it is fitting that the Government is pushing the insidious Local Government 2002 Amendment Bill through under urgency in the dead of night. More >>
Stop using weasel words, John Key
Wednesday, 17 November 2010, 10:50 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Prime Minister John Key has to take responsibility for Pansy Wong instead of hiding behind his weasel words, Labour leader Phil Goff said today. "The case against Pansy Wong continues to grow but John Key is still protecting and defending his MP. This ... More >>
Steven Joyce digs a hole on broadband contracts
Tuesday, 16 November 2010, 4:49 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Communications Minister Steven Joyce continues to dig himself into a hole by denying that a potential or actual conflict of interest exists, Labour Communications and IT spokesperson Clare Curran said today. More >>
Cost of living rises while the Government sleeps
Tuesday, 16 November 2010, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Government is continuing to ignore concerns about the increase in living costs being faced by New Zealanders, including steep rises in doctors’ fees, says Phil Goff. More >>
Churches urged to support Pacific language
Tuesday, 16 November 2010, 4:42 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour’s Pacific Island Affairs spokesperson Su’a William Sio has written to Pacific churches asking them to support a petition advocating bilingual education programmes for Pacific students. More >>
Ministers’ Wgtn Accommodation expenses rise 8%
Tuesday, 16 November 2010, 3:49 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The cost of housing Ministers in Wellington has risen by more than 8% in one year, despite Prime Minister John Key introducing a new scheme to save money. Labour’s Pete Hodgson has labelled the new scheme ‘another National Party rort’ in which ... More >>
Pansy Wong should front up to taxpayers
Tuesday, 16 November 2010, 9:42 am | New Zealand Labour Party
16 November 2010 Media Statement Pansy Wong should front up to taxpayers Labour Leader Phil Goff is calling on Pansy Wong to come out of hiding and explain why she misused taxpayers’ money to further her husband’s business interests overseas. “It ... More >>
Teal Ribbon Speech by Su’a William Sio
Tuesday, 16 November 2010, 9:30 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Welcome to Mangere, the Gateway to the nation, and home of the young, beautiful and gifted. More >>
Meeting to discuss impact of police changes
Tuesday, 16 November 2010, 9:24 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Clare Curran MP to hold community meeting to discuss impact of police changes Dunedin South MP Clare Curran says there are mounting concerns around the proposed restructure of Dunedin Police, which could see officers moved out of suburban police stations ... More >>
Labour urges care on proposed justice reform
Tuesday, 16 November 2010, 9:20 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour will be making sure that Parliament gives careful consideration to every aspect of the 526 page criminal justice law reform bill unveiled today by the Justice Minister, says Labour's Associate Justice Spokesperson Charles Chauvel. More >>
Key's hand forced on travel perks
Tuesday, 16 November 2010, 9:17 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour Leader Phil Goff said today that he supports any move to improve public confidence and transparency around MPs' international travel entitlements. More >>
More questions emerge in Pansy Wong saga
Monday, 15 November 2010, 4:42 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Hon Pete Hodgson MP for Dunedin North More questions emerge in Pansy Wong saga There are fresh questions emerging about the blurring of the lines between the business affairs of Pansy Wong’s husband Sammy Wong and her taxpayer-funded role as an MP, ... More >>
Have your say on Park Proposal – Chauvel
Monday, 15 November 2010, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Charles Chauvel, Labour’s Environment spokesperson and List MP based in the Ohariu electorate, is encouraging public submissions on a Wellington City Council Proposal to reclassify public reserves in the Ohariu electorate. More >>
Eight DHB chairs to be stood down
Monday, 15 November 2010, 11:33 am | New Zealand Labour Party
15 November 2010 Media Statement Eight DHB chairs to be stood down by Tony Ryall in merger by stealth move Eight DHB chairs are to be stood down by Health Minister Tony Ryall as the National Government moves to merge boards by stealth, Labour Health ... More >>
Scandinavian style peace making role mooted for NZ
Monday, 15 November 2010, 9:54 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Phil Twyford Disarmament & Arms Control spokesperson Associate Foreign Affairs spokesperson Scandinavian style peace making role mooted for NZ More >>
Labour Welcomes Release Of Aung San Suu Kyi
Sunday, 14 November 2010, 11:19 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The long-awaited release of Aung San Suu Kyi from house arrest in Burma is hopefully the welcome next chapter in the movement of that country towards democracy says Labour Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Maryan Street. More >>
Internal Affairs Structure Confirms Worst Fears
Sunday, 14 November 2010, 11:13 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The final decision on the future structure of the Department of Internal Affairs has confirmed that the Chief Archivist and National Librarian will be third tier managers, leaving these important institutions with reduced independence and influence. More >>
Pacific leaders have role in alcohol debate
Friday, 12 November 2010, 5:32 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labours Pacific Island Affairs Spokesperson Su'a William Sio has called on Pacific leaders including Church and youth leaders to step up and make their views known on alcohol reform in New Zealand. More >>
Worrying Signs For Minimum Wage Rights
Friday, 12 November 2010, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour’s Associate spokesperson for labour issues, Darien Fenton says she is becoming increasingly concerned that the government is planning to change the Minimum Wage Act. More >>
