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Minister confirms Local boards will be toothless
Friday, 5 June 2009, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Rodney Hide has confirmed just how toothless local boards will be if the Government’s Super City plans proceed, by saying they may have to hold their meetings in local libraries, says Labour’s Auckland Issues spokesperson Phil Twyford. “Mr Hide ... More >>
Minister’s comments offensive to Pacific community
Friday, 5 June 2009, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour Associate Spokesperson for Social Development Carmel Sepuloni says she was appalled at the Minister of Social Development’s response to a question about employment initiatives for Pacific People during this recession. “I asked the Minister yesterday ... More >>
Turia all talk and no action on tobacco control
Thursday, 4 June 2009, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Confirmation that Associate Health Minister Tariana Turia, who holds the tobacco control delegation, has never provided advice to Tony Ryall on point of sale advertising of cigarettes is appalling, Labour Associate Health Spokesperson Iain Lees-Galloway ... More >>
Poll gives Super City handling the big thumbs down
Thursday, 4 June 2009, 4:51 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Most New Zealanders believe the Government has failed to consult properly over its Super City plans and an overwhelming number want them subjected to a referendum, says Labour’s Auckland Issues spokesperson Phil Twyford. “The ShapeNZ poll, commissioned ... More >>
“Chopper” Tolley takes on a new meaning
Thursday, 4 June 2009, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
In addition to attempting to get an overview of education by an expensive helicopter ride, which earned Anne Tolley the nickname of “Chopper” Tolley, the Minister now gives the nickname new meaning through the savage cuts to Adult and Community ... More >>
ACC Minister fails to take responsibility for gaff
Thursday, 4 June 2009, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
ACC Minister Nick Smith’s refusal to apologise to staff at ACC after he revealed that jobs were to be cut at the Corporate Office, the day before the announcement was due to be made to staff, shows disrespect and a complete lack of responsibility, ... More >>
Pacific workers face worst kind exploitation
Thursday, 4 June 2009, 10:33 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The Government's removal of the minimum wage protection for workers on the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme is a worrying sign of the government’s willingness to undermine the minimum wage, Labour Associate Labour spokesperson Darien Fenton ... More >>
Build Otahuhu swimming pool as priority
Wednesday, 3 June 2009, 5:06 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“Auckland City Council should reinstate the development of the Otahuhu Swimming Pool as a priority in Auckland recreational spending,” local MP Ross Robertson told the Council committee considering the Long-Term Council Community Plan when ... More >>
Tolley’s calls essential programmes “hobby” course
Wednesday, 3 June 2009, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Education Minister Anne Tolley is trying to dismiss the contribution of adult and community education providers as “hobby” courses in order to avoid owning up to the effect of her budget cuts said Labour Tertiary Education Spokesperson, Maryan ... More >>
Rejection of advice on purchase advisors cynical
Wednesday, 3 June 2009, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Government rejection of official advice to pay $2000-a-day private purchase advisers like Graeme Scott out of ministerial funds shows how far National is down the track of politicising the public service, says Labour Internal Affairs spokesperson Chris ... More >>
Workers should be very afraid
Wednesday, 3 June 2009, 11:24 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Workers should be very, very afraid about the Government’s decision to review the Holidays Act given its track record to date, says the Labour Party’s Labour Spokesperson Trevor Mallard. More >>
Jobs and habitat protection cut in conservation
Wednesday, 3 June 2009, 10:40 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Significant cuts to the Department of Conservation budget will result in job losses and degradation of natural habitats, Labour Conservation Spokesperson David Parker says. More >>
Key lacks leadership
Wednesday, 3 June 2009, 10:18 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The inevitable resignation of Dr Richard Worth has occurred several months too late, Labour Leader Phil Goff said today. “The Prime Minister had ample reason to sack his Minister months ago but lacked the necessary leadership to do so,” Phil Goff ... More >>
Regional museums funding slashed
Wednesday, 3 June 2009, 9:53 am | New Zealand Labour Party
National has effectively white-washed the vibrant palette of New Zealand and the regions will languish once again in an arts void due to cuts to the Regional Museums funding policy, said Labour Arts, Culture and Heritage spokesperson Steve Chadwick. ... More >>
New Zealand rated most peaceful nation
Wednesday, 3 June 2009, 9:25 am | New Zealand Labour Party
New Zealand has been named the world's most peaceful nation by an international think tank; this is a credit to nine years of Labour Government under former Prime Minister Helen Clark Labour Associate Foreign Affairs spokesperson Phil Twyford says. The ... More >>
New Zealanders don’t believe Key’s Super guarantee
Tuesday, 2 June 2009, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
New Zealanders agree that National’s gutting of the Super Fund will lead to lower Superannuation benefits in the future, Labour Leader Phil Goff said today. A New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development post-Budget ShapeNZ survey has ... More >>
Bennett misled sector over social services funding
Tuesday, 2 June 2009, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Paula Bennett has actively misled the community and voluntary sector over the vital Pathways to Partnership fund, which has been stripped over $100 million, says Labour’s Social Development spokesperson Annette King. “The Social Development Minister ... More >>
No cost of living increase for health workers
Tuesday, 2 June 2009, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Minister of Health Tony Ryall has confirmed that there will be no increases in salaries for frontline health workers under his Government, Labour Health spokesperson Ruth Dyson says. “Doctors, nurses, midwives and other frontline health workers will ... More >>
Local communities need better public transport
Tuesday, 2 June 2009, 3:34 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Public transport across Auckland needs an upgrade, but it won’t get the attention it needs because of cuts by the National government, Labour’s Mt Albert candidate David Shearer says. He says Auckland will be let down by news that public transport ... More >>
National gives up on overseas aid targets
Tuesday, 2 June 2009, 10:58 am | New Zealand Labour Party
National has walked away from a 30 year commitment by successive New Zealand governments to the international spending target on overseas aid precisely at the time poor countries need help dealing with the global economic crisis, says Labour Associate Foreign ... More >>
