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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 >>
John Key’s denials come to an end
Friday, 12 November 2010, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
John Key’s denials come to an end The Prime Minister had no choice but to accept the resignation of Minister for Women’s Affairs Pansy Wong. More >>
Time for PM to Walk the Talk
Friday, 12 November 2010, 10:43 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Prime Minister John Key now needs to get to the bottom of the travel proclivities of Cabinet Minister Pansy Wong, and her businessman spouse. More >>
Shearer congratulates Research Awards Winners
Friday, 12 November 2010, 10:38 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour spokesperson on Research, Science & Technology, David Shearer offers his congratulations to all the recipients of the 2010 Research Honours Awards. More >>
National squanders once-in-a-generation chance
Thursday, 11 November 2010, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour’s Justice spokesperson Lianne Dalziel told Parliament this afternoon that National had squandered a once-in-a-generation opportunity to curb the alcohol-related harm evidenced by the Law Commission’s report into alcohol. More >>
Joyce must get on the phone again
Thursday, 11 November 2010, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
If Transport Minister Steven Joyce is telling the truth when he says only northern parts of the Kapiti Expressway are still being refined, there is no reason he can’t unveil the Mana section of the expressway right now, says Labour’s Transport spokesperson ... More >>
Joyce must address possible conflict of interest
Thursday, 11 November 2010, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Joyce must urgently address possible conflicts of interest on Crown Fibre Holdings Board The perception of conflict of interest issues surrounding a director of the Crown company established to roll out ultrafast broadband must be urgently addressed ... More >>
Collins fudges the truth as police feel threatened
Thursday, 11 November 2010, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Collins fudges the truth as police feel threatened Police Minister Judith Collins cynically fudged the truth on at least four occasions when answering questions in Parliament today on frontline police numbers, says Labour Law and Order spokesperson ... More >>
Food price increases putting pressure on families
Thursday, 11 November 2010, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Fresh fruit and vegetables prices rose 4 percent in the last month alone, making Labour’s policy of removing all GST from these essentials all the more important, says Labour Leader Phil Goff. More >>
Urgent debate needed on lake water quality
Thursday, 11 November 2010, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour’s Environment spokesperson Charles Chauvel is seeking an urgent debate in Parliament today on a National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research study that shows deteriorating lake water quality in New Zealand. More >>
Kiwifruit vine infection deeply concerning
Thursday, 11 November 2010, 10:27 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour Leader Phil Goff is deeply concerned at the news that 43 kiwifruit orchards are now reporting symptoms of the Psa bacterium and that 18 of those properties are being 'actively investigated' by MAF. More >>
Information to kiwifruit growers essential
Thursday, 11 November 2010, 10:06 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Information to kiwifruit growers essential It is absolutely essential that kiwifruit growers get all the information available on the PSA situation as soon possible, Labour’s Biosecurity spokesman Damien O’Connor says. “Having attended the grower ... More >>
Wellingtonians play their part in keeping sevens
Thursday, 11 November 2010, 9:26 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The news that Wellington is set to retain the hosting rights for the NZI Sevens is great news, and is a tribute to the city and its people, Wellington Central MP Grant Robertson said today. More >>
Domestic tourism boost would help accomodation
Wednesday, 10 November 2010, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The bad news that total guest nights have decreased is deeply worrying for those in the accommodation sector, says Labour’s Tourism spokesman Kelvin Davis. More >>
Lack of broadband vision is taking NZ backwards
Wednesday, 10 November 2010, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
National’s ‘do-nothing’ approach to the communications sector has been laid bare by a Commerce Commission report that found New Zealanders are paying through the nose for internet and phone services, says Labour’s communications and IT spokesperson ... More >>
