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Extra layer of bureaucracy won’t create efficiency
Tuesday, 29 September 2009, 3:22 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Establishing a new ‘super bureaucracy’ in the form of a National Health Board won’t do anything to enhance frontline services, and may actually achieve the opposite, says Labour Health spokesperson Ruth Dyson. Ruth Dyson said that the responses the ... More >>
Cost-cutting responsible for ACC counselling delay
Tuesday, 29 September 2009, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
ACC Minister Nick Smith’s denial that he’s responsible for major delays processing claims for sexual abuse victims is contradicted by an ACC newsletter which puts the blame squarely on Government cost-cutting, says Labour’s Victim’s Rights spokesperson ... More >>
Nats renege on another environmental commitment
Tuesday, 29 September 2009, 11:38 am | New Zealand Labour Party
National’s true environmental colours are revealed again as it quietly axes the New Zealand Energy and Conservation Strategy, Labour’s energy spokesperson Charles Chauvel said today. “In the same week that Prime Minister John Key told the world ... More >>
National happy to consult only on what suits it
Tuesday, 29 September 2009, 10:00 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The Government is happy to consult on aspects of electoral law reform that suits it, and won’t look at changes to the donations regime that might disadvantage National, says Labour Electoral Reform Spokesperson David Parker. More >>
McCully cuts NGO funding in act of vengeance
Tuesday, 29 September 2009, 9:39 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully has acted vindictively toward overseas aid agencies who criticised his changes to the direction of the aid programme earlier this year, Labour's Associate Foreign Affairs spokesperson Phil Twyford says. More >>
Provincial rail services at risk in KiwiRail plans
Tuesday, 29 September 2009, 9:37 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The Government’s plans to axe the KiwiRail subsidy will put provincial rail lines at risk and could hike up transport costs for farmers, says Labour’s Rural Affairs spokesperson Damien O’Connor. More >>
Labour stalwart dedicated to the Far North
Tuesday, 29 September 2009, 9:35 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Lifelong Labour Party member Miljenko Srhoj will be remembered for his determined and compassionate advocacy on behalf of the Far North community, says Labour Leader Phil Goff. More >>
Response to English's housing allowance statement
Tuesday, 29 September 2009, 9:20 am | New Zealand Labour Party
In response to Bill English's announcement today, Labour MP Pete Hodgson says: "The pressure to do what is right has forced his hand but we believe other issues around his housing allowance still need to be cleared up. In particular his actions late ... More >>
Counselling delays for abuse victims unacceptable
Monday, 28 September 2009, 12:43 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
ACC figures show victims of sexual abuse are being left in limbo and without counselling for months while it delays decisions about whether their claims will be accepted, says Labour’s Victim’s Rights spokesperson Lynne Pillay. “The (attached) figures ... More >>
Labour congratulates Merkel on election victory
Monday, 28 September 2009, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Labour Party congratulates Chancellor Angela Merkel and her Christian Democratic Union (CDU) following their decisive victory in yesterday’s Germany Federal election. “German voters have given Mrs Merkel and her Free Democrat (FDP) allies a clear ... More >>
Far North community leader will be missed
Monday, 28 September 2009, 11:23 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The Far North is mourning the passing of tireless and passionate community leader and advocate Miljenko Srhoj, says Labour MP Shane Jones. “Miljenko (Millie) Srhoj was an active local government leader in our community for decades; first as the ... More >>
Labour backs bid for UN Security Council seat
Sunday, 27 September 2009, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour backs the Government's bid for New Zealand to have a seat on the United Nations Security Council, says the party's Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Chris Carter said More >>
National bid to cover up massive ETS costs exposed
Friday, 25 September 2009, 12:55 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
New documents released yesterday show the Government has been trying to cover up a multi-billion dollar extra cost to taxpayers because of its plans to subsidise major greenhouse gas polluting companies, says Labour climate change issues spokesperson ... More >>
Labour wishes Sue Bradford well
Friday, 25 September 2009, 12:20 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Parliament is losing a strong and passionate advocate for low income workers, unemployed people, beneficiaries and other people who might get a raw deal, Labour Leader Phil Goff said today. More >>
Accelerator or brake? Health is not a toy Mr Ryall
Friday, 25 September 2009, 12:12 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Minister of Health Tony Ryall’s latest attempt to dazzle the public with additional cardiac surgery figures in Auckland is unsustainable given the strange accelerator and brake signals he sends to health sector staff, Labour Health spokesperson Ruth ... More >>
Govt's 'no ears' inappropriate during Deaf Week
Friday, 25 September 2009, 11:30 am | New Zealand Labour Party
As Deaf Awareness Week draws to a close, the Government’s refusal to reconcile community claims that NZ Sign and other language learning courses for deaf people will be axed despite its assertions to the contrary is just not good enough, says ... More >>
House retrofit limit threatens small businesses
Friday, 25 September 2009, 9:38 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The government’s decision to cap the number of houses heating and insulation firms can fit out under the Warm Up New Zealand: Heat Smart scheme is putting undue pressure on small businesses already struggling in the current economic climate, Labour’s ... More >>
Nats approach to ETS shambolic from start to end
Friday, 25 September 2009, 9:35 am | New Zealand Labour Party
National’s muddled approach to climate change has hampered progress towards an effective and durable ETS for nine months, and its inferior version of the scheme will cost the Kiwi taxpayer dearly, Labour’s climate change spokesperson Charles ... More >>
New Food Bill essential for New Zealand
Thursday, 24 September 2009, 3:19 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour Food Safety spokesperson Ashraf Choudhary is welcoming likely changes to the Food Act 1981, saying that New Zealand, as a food-exporting nation, needs to combat unacceptable levels of food-borne illness. Ashraf Choudhary said reform of the Act ... More >>
Accelerator or brake? Health is not a toy Mr Ryall
Thursday, 24 September 2009, 3:16 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Minister of Health Tony Ryall’s latest attempt to dazzle the public with additional cardiac surgery figures in Auckland is unsustainable given the strange accelerator and brake signals he sends to health sector staff, Labour Health spokesperson Ruth ... More >>
