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Carter to promote NZ as independent voice
Wednesday, 6 May 2009, 9:46 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour’s new Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Chris Carter says he’s determined to promote New Zealand as having an independent voice on foreign affairs. “Successive Labour Governments have given New Zealand a principled, proud an independent foreign ... More >>
$400,000 for English’s hand picked hacks
Wednesday, 6 May 2009, 9:43 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Taxpayers are paying hundreds of thousands of dollars to fund political advice for Ministers as National tries to cover-up the fact that the cost of Beehive staff has increased significantly since National took office, Labour’s Internal Affairs Spokesperson ... More >>
Maori Party struggles with role in Government
Wednesday, 6 May 2009, 9:39 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The Maori Party’s refusal to accept John Key’s edict that the Government speak with “one voice” over Fiji is a sign of the increasing friction between the confidence and supply partners, says Labour’s Maori Affairs spokesman Parekura Horomia. “In ... More >>
Scrapping micro-dotting won’t reduce car thefts
Wednesday, 6 May 2009, 9:38 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The Government’s decision to scrap the Whole of Vehicle Marking (WOVM) scheme is no doubt be being welcomed by the top brass of New Zealand’s organised crime rings, Labour Law and Order spokesperson Clayton Cosgrove said today. “The micro-dotting ... More >>
Davis looks forward to challenge of new roles
Wednesday, 6 May 2009, 9:35 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour Maori MP Kelvin Davis is looking forward to the challenge of being Labour’s spokesperson for Tourism and Associate spokesperson for Maori Affairs. The former role will see him in a position to hold the Prime Minister, who is also the Minister ... More >>
Street welcomes Treaty role
Tuesday, 5 May 2009, 3:18 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour MP Maryan Street has welcomed today’s announcement that she will take over the role of Opposition spokesperson for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations. “This is an area where it will be important to work with the Government. “I will also ... More >>
Labour celebrates International Midwives Day
Tuesday, 5 May 2009, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The New Zealand Labour Party today acknowledged the work of midwives on International Midwives Day, Labour Health spokesperson Ruth Dyson says. This year’s International Midwives Day theme is based on Millennium Development Goal 5 – to improve maternal ... More >>
Goff makes changes to shadow Cabinet, portfolios
Tuesday, 5 May 2009, 12:13 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour Leader Phil Goff has today unveiled changes to his shadow Cabinet following the departure of the Rt Hon Helen Clark and Hon Michael Cullen, and the return of Hon Damien O’Connor. “Both Michael and Helen made huge contributions to the party ... More >>
National out of excuses on ETS
Tuesday, 5 May 2009, 10:02 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The National Government's last excuse for delaying the Emissions Trading Scheme has disappeared, Labour Climate Change spokesperson Charles Chauvel says More >>
Will Bill remove Aucklanders right to decide?
Monday, 4 May 2009, 5:30 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Government must confirm whether the legislation it plans to ram through under urgency will deny Aucklanders the right to vote on the proposed Super City, More >>
A Celebration Week for the Deaf Community and NZ
Monday, 4 May 2009, 4:55 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
This week marks the 3rd anniversary of NZ Sign Language becoming New Zealand’s third official language. More >>
National is not doing enough to protect jobs
Monday, 4 May 2009, 4:35 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
More evidence of the inadequacy of National’s action on the jobs front has been provided by the latest Quarterly Employment Survey figures, Labour Leader Phil Goff said today. More >>
National candidate selection a stitch up
Monday, 4 May 2009, 4:28 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Serious questions need to be asked about the level of democracy within the National party after internal party documents revealed that List MP Melissa Lee has already been named its Mt Albert candidate, Opposition Chief Whip Darren Hughes said today. More >>
Elderly will suffer from cuts to home support
Monday, 4 May 2009, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Elderly will be the first to suffer from cuts to home support services, Luamanuvao Labour Associate Health Spokesperson Winnie Laban says. More >>
National’s Disability Policy One Big Empty Space
Monday, 4 May 2009, 10:51 am | New Zealand Labour Party
After six months in Government, National's policy on disability issues is non-existent. "I am appalled at the resounding silence and lack of action from the National Government to the disability sector,” says Lynne Pillay, Labour Spokesperson on Disability ... More >>
David Shearer Curriculum Vitae
Sunday, 3 May 2009, 5:06 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Click on the link below to view Mt Albert by-election candidate David Shearer's CV. More >>
David Shearer selected for Mt Albert by-election
Sunday, 3 May 2009, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
David Shearer has been selected as the Labour Party candidate for the Mt Albert by-election, Labour President Andrew Little announced today. More >>
Students need assurance on interest-free loans
Friday, 1 May 2009, 5:36 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Government must give students an assurance that its plan to give bonuses to those making extra repayments on their loans is not a precursor to removing interest-free loans, says Labour Tertiary Education spokesperson Maryan Street. More >>
Support for Maori seats on Super City heartening
Friday, 1 May 2009, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
A poll out today revealing considerable grassroots support for Maori seats on the Auckland Super City shows the Government should reconsider its opposition to the seats, says Hauraki-Waikato MP Nanaia Mahuta. “It should also encourage the Maori ... More >>
Sony should withdraw offensive computer game
Friday, 1 May 2009, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Sony PlayStation game using the Hindu deity Hanuman as its main character should be withdrawn immediately, says Labour’s Associate Ethnic Affairs spokesman Rajen Prasad. “I’m pleased that Sony has already committed to reviewing the game, which ... More >>
