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Labour pays its respects to Tia Barrett
Monday, 16 November 2009, 9:43 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The sudden death of respected diplomat Tia Barrett has saddened politicians across Parliament and he will be sorely missed, says Labour’s Maori Affairs spokesperson Parekura Horomia. “Tia was New Zealand’s High Commissioner in the Cook Islands, ... More >>
Go the All Whites
Friday, 13 November 2009, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Excitement is building as the All Whites prepare to do the country proud in the winner take all World Cup qualifier tomorrow in Wellington, Labour Leader Phil Goff and Sport and Recreation spokesperson Chris Hipkins said today. More >>
Disabled people dealt more cruel blows by ACC
Friday, 13 November 2009, 11:51 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Amongst the harshest ACC cuts of all are those which affect people with disabilities, says Lynne Pillay MP Labour Spokesperson for Disability Issues. “The sleepover allowance for spouses who care for their husbands and wives at home is to be axed ... More >>
Whale Watch Kaikoura win well-deserved
Friday, 13 November 2009, 9:07 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Whale Watch Kaikoura’s latest international award is well-deserved and will help bolster New Zealand’s reputation as a top-class tourist destination, says Labour’s Tourism spokesperson Kelvin Davis. “Whale Watch Kaikoura has been named overall ... More >>
Super audit an “own goal” for Bill English
Thursday, 12 November 2009, 3:06 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The strong thumbs-up for the New Zealand Super Fund in a review carried out by global investment consultant Mercer underlines just how foolish Finance Minister Bill English has been to defer contributions to the Fund for a decade, says Labour Finance spokesperson ... More >>
State Service report nothing to be proud of
Thursday, 12 November 2009, 9:23 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour’s State Services spokesperson Grant Robertson says New Zealanders should be worried about the quality of public services they receive as a result of National’s indiscriminate public sector cuts. “The stock take report of staffing in the public ... More >>
Reserve Bank reinforces Banking Inquiry findings
Wednesday, 11 November 2009, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Today’s Reserve Bank Financial Stability Report reinforces findings in the Parliamentary Banking Inquiry, particularly relating to margins charged by banks and to the need for more policy work in terms of banking, monetary and taxation policies, says Labour ... More >>
Minister's poor advice to families struggling
Wednesday, 11 November 2009, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Heather Roy’s pathetic shoulder-shrugging over the news Kiwi families are facing faster-rising grocery prices than almost every other OECD country is not good enough, says Labour’s Consumer Affairs Spokesperson Carol Beaumont. “An Australian study ... More >>
20 hrs free Early Childhood Education for the chop
Wednesday, 11 November 2009, 12:29 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Families should be worried by moves by the National Government that could see costs of early childhood education shifted on to parents, Labour’s Early Childhood Education spokesperson Sue Moroney says. “National has deliberately dropped the word 'free' ... More >>
Inquiry shows banks did not pass on full OCR cuts
Wednesday, 11 November 2009, 10:20 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The multi-party Parliamentary Banking Inquiry has confirmed that banks did not pass on the full effect of reductions in the Official Cash Rate to hard-working Kiwis struggling to make ends meet, says Labour Finance spokesperson David Cunliffe. More >>
Where are the jobs John?
Tuesday, 10 November 2009, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour Leader Phil Goff has welcomed work beginning on the first cycleway project but questions why Prime Minister John Key is no longer proud of how many jobs the cycle routes will create. “In February John Key trumpeted that 3700 jobs would ... More >>
Customs, Police Need Long Term Drug Bust Support
Tuesday, 10 November 2009, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour’s Customs Spokesperson Su’a William Sio says that while the NZ Customs Service and the NZ Police are to be congratulated following another successful interception of six kilograms of the Class C drug BZP, these organizations need long term support ... More >>
Final day to make Your voice heard on ACC
Monday, 9 November 2009, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
New Zealanders have one last day to have their say on government plans to hike ACC levies that will see Kiwis paying more but getting less, says Labour Leader Phil Goff. “The Government, in full scaremonger mode, continues to paint ACC as being ... More >>
Govt breaks another promise
Monday, 9 November 2009, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Government’s plan to cut mileage payments for ACC carers is another short-sighted move which will hit already low-paid workers hard and could end up costing the taxpayer more, says Labour’s ACC spokesperson David Parker. “The decision will particularly ... More >>
Joyce's hunger for motorways
Monday, 9 November 2009, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Another chapter has been written in Transport Minister Steven Joyce’s obsession for motorways in major centres, but the real story is what is happening to regional rail and roads as a result, Labour’s Transport spokesperson Darren Hughes said ... More >>
Contradictory water privatisation decisions
Monday, 9 November 2009, 12:45 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
John Key must explain whether the Cabinet stands by its decision to allow the new Auckland Council to privatise the city’s water assets, says Labour's Auckland Issues spokesperson Phil Twyford. “On October19 Cabinet agreed to allow Auckland City ... More >>
National paves way for privatising local assets
Monday, 9 November 2009, 9:03 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The National-ACT Government has decided to repeal the requirement on councils to consult the public before they privatise assets or contract out services, says Labour's Auckland Issues spokesperson Phil Twyford. Mr Twyford, whose member's bill to protect ... More >>
Be vigilant on child safety around vehicles
Friday, 6 November 2009, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour’s Transport Safety spokesperson, Darien Fenton says New Zealanders must be more aware of the need for driveway safety around children. “With the highest rate of driveway accidents in the OECD, It’s time we got serious,” says Ms Fenton. ... More >>
Sexual abuse victims failed by ACC Minister
Friday, 6 November 2009, 12:58 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
ACC Minister Nick Smith is continuing with the shambolic approach to counselling cut backs for sexual abuse victims, says Labour’s Victims Rights Spokesperson Lynne Pillay. “I am aware that when people have contacted ACC seeking information on ... More >>
This government is leaving our youth behind
Friday, 6 November 2009, 10:11 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Today’s household labour force survey showing youth unemployment at record highs demonstrates this government is not doing enough to provide jobs for young Kiwis, Labour’s youth Affairs Spokesperson Jacinda Ardern says. There are now 62,700 young ... More >>
