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English decisions on Super and ACC short-sighted
Friday, 4 December 2009, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Continuing strong investment performances by the New Zealand Superannuation Fund and ACC prove yet again how short-sighted Government policies are, says Labour Finance spokesperson David Cunliffe. David Cunliffe said Finance Minister Bill English’s ... More >>
Ryall’s plan to gag teachers is out of order
Friday, 4 December 2009, 11:47 am | New Zealand Labour Party
An attempt by the State Services Commission to silence criticism of the Government by teachers and principals should be stopped in its tracks, Labour’s State Services spokesperson Grant Robertson said today. “It is the absolute right of teachers ... More >>
Government leaves Auckland in dark on local boards
Friday, 4 December 2009, 9:50 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The Government's third super city bill leaves Aucklanders in the dark over the power of local boards, says Labour's Auckland Issues spokesperson Phil Twyford. More >>
Speech: Goff - Govt’s deals to reward privilege
Thursday, 3 December 2009, 5:26 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
With regard to the international economic crisis, there are encouraging signs that the worst is behind us. The strong economic stimulus promoted by the Obama Administration, the Rudd Government in Australia and the Chinese Government, our three largest trading ... More >>
Key's wasting half a million to keep mate in a job
Thursday, 3 December 2009, 5:17 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour Leader Phil Goff today called on Prime Minister John Key to save New Zealand hundreds of thousands of dollars by disbanding the Don Brash-led 2025 Taskforce Mr Key set up with Act. “The Taskforce’s first report, this week, was a complete ... More >>
Dalziel welcomes decision on convenience stores
Thursday, 3 December 2009, 4:47 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour’s Justice spokesperson and Christchurch East MP Lianne Dalziel has welcomed a landmark Christchurch ruling that prevents dairies masquerading as grocery stores getting liquor licences. The Liquor Licensing Authority released a decision this ... More >>
Govt broadband discriminates against rural people
Thursday, 3 December 2009, 3:23 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The National Government’s broadband scheme will create a digital divide between urban and rural New Zealand, Labour’s Communications and IT spokesperson Clare Curran said today. “It’s time Communications and IT Minister Steven Joyce acknowledged ... More >>
Minister's road toll explanation pathetic
Thursday, 3 December 2009, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour’s Transport Safety spokesperson, Darien Fenton says that Transport Minister Steven Joyce’s explanation for the rising road toll as reported on Radio NZ this morning is pathetic. “New Zealand’s road safety record has gone backwards this ... More >>
Key finally sees sense and goes to Copenhagen
Thursday, 3 December 2009, 1:09 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour today welcomed Prime Minister John Key’s belated decision to show the world that New Zealand cares about climate change by joining global leaders in Copenhagen. “It’s a pity took it took the presence of 100 other leaders to convince our Prime ... More >>
Visits to the doctor not a luxury
Thursday, 3 December 2009, 11:54 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Reports that more New Zealanders are putting off going to the doctor because of the cost are deeply concerning, Labour Health spokesperson Ruth Dyson says. “During its time in Government Labour worked tirelessly to reduce the cost of healthcare ... More >>
Ryall’s water moratorium comes at cost to health
Thursday, 3 December 2009, 11:41 am | New Zealand Labour Party
A modest improvement in the number of New Zealanders drinking safe water is being put at risk especially in rural areas by Government policy changes, says Labour’s water quality spokesman Brendon Burns. He says while the Ministry of Health’s annual ... More >>
Lynne Pillay confirms she will stand down in 2011
Thursday, 3 December 2009, 11:24 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Following the recent announcement that Lynne Pillay MP would not be putting herself forward to be the Waitakere Labour candidate for 2011, the MP wanted to acknowledge the support from the electorate she has served. “I have decided to retire as an ... More >>
World Disability Day finds mixed emotions
Wednesday, 2 December 2009, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
On World Disability Day, New Zealand’s disabled community has much to celebrate but also much to be concerned about, says Labour Spokesperson for Disability Issues Lynne Pillay MP. “World Disability Day on 3 December is one day of the year set ... More >>
Further proof Government has no coherent plan
Wednesday, 2 December 2009, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Paula Bennett’s pathetic mini backtrack on the Training Incentive Allowance also highlights the stupidity of the Government decision to remove the bonding obligations on Step Up Scholarship recipients, says Labour’s Social Development spokesperson ... More >>
New loans for single mums a ‘token gesture’
Wednesday, 2 December 2009, 11:37 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Minister of Social Development Paula Bennett’s announcement today of a new loan of $500 available to single mums studying for certain careers is nothing more than a token gesture, Labour MP Carmel Sepuloni says. “Lending women trying to get off ... More >>
Nats' failure to rule out GST increase alarming
Wednesday, 2 December 2009, 10:20 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Finance Minister Bill English’s failure to rule out an increase in GST should alarm low-income Kiwis and superannuitants, particularly given Mr English’s warnings of a tough Budget next year, says Labour Revenue spokesperson Stuart Nash. “It ... More >>
Review opportunity to consider redundancy pay
Tuesday, 1 December 2009, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Government should review minimum redundancy entitlements as part of its evaluation of provisions under the Employment Relations Act, Labour’s Associate labour spokesperson Darien Fenton said today. “National’s review of Part 6A of the ACT is a good ... More >>
Scaremongering on ACC exposed again
Tuesday, 1 December 2009, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
While ACC levy increases will be hard on people’s pockets, they won’t be as steep as the figures the Government is continuing to use to scaremonger the public into accepting changes to ACC, says ACC spokesperson David Parker. “The levy figures ... More >>
National is considering mining in National Parks
Tuesday, 1 December 2009, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The National Government is still considering further undermining New Zealand’s clean, green reputation by allowing mining in National Parks, Labour Conservation spokesperson David Parker says. “New Zealand’s ability to call itself clean and ... More >>
Shearer congratulates Kiwi space mission
Tuesday, 1 December 2009, 9:32 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour’s Research, Science and Technology spokesperson David Shearer has congratulated Rocket Lab Limited for its successful rocket launch into space this afternoon. “The successful lift-off of Atea-1 marks a special moment in New Zealand’s proud science ... More >>
