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World Autism Awareness Day
Thursday, 2 April 2009, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Today, World Autism Awareness Day, is a day for New Zealanders and the international community to reflect on the challenges children, young people and adults affected by autism face, says Lynne Pillay Labour spokesperson for Disability Issues. “Approximately ... More >>
Where is Fast Forward Fund replacement?
Thursday, 2 April 2009, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
It’s time the National Government honoured its promise of a “better” replacement for the New Zealand Fast Forward Fund, says Labour’s Research and Development, Science and Technology spokesperson Moana Mackey. More >>
Mangere: We are so proud of you Helen
Thursday, 2 April 2009, 10:25 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Mangere MP Su’a William Sio says the diverse communities in his electorate will be united in congratulating the Rt. Hon. Helen Clark for gaining the 3rd most powerful role in the United Nations as Administrator for the UN Development Programme. “Everyone ... More >>
National’s “do as I say, not as I do” PR
Wednesday, 1 April 2009, 4:47 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
National’s spin over the use of taxpayers’ money to run advertisements on new Government programmes or entitlements has been exposed as nothing but hypocrisy, says Labour Deputy Leader Annette King. More >>
Labour calls for better pay for cleaners
Wednesday, 1 April 2009, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour spokesperson Trevor Mallard, and Associate Labour spokespersons Darien Fenton and Carol Beaumont are calling for better pay for cleaners working in government buildings and central city buildings. They made the call after cleaners marched outside ... More >>
Thomson sacking proved to be an empty gesture
Wednesday, 1 April 2009, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The sacking of Otago DHB Chair Richard Thomson by Health Minister Tony Ryall last month was an empty, vindictive political gesture and has resulted in no changes at the board since, Dunedin South MP Clare Curran said today. “New Otago DHB Chair ... More >>
Bennett lets cat out of bag over SuperGold Card
Wednesday, 1 April 2009, 4:31 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has confirmed there is no guaranteed future for SuperGold Card benefits or even for the card itself, says Labour Senior Citizens Spokesperson Ross Robertson. “The card is definitely under threat,” Ross Robertson ... More >>
Minimum wage rise leaves thousands out
Wednesday, 1 April 2009, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour MP Darien Fenton is disappointed that thousands of vulnerable contractors will not receive the $12.50 an hour minimum wage from today. “While 50 cents an hour is a miserly increase, it is better than nothing for workers who are entitled ... More >>
Nats should get its electricity priorities sorted
Wednesday, 1 April 2009, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Gerry Brownlee's ministerial advisory group on the electricity sector has an impossible task, thanks to the National Government's failure to provide basic answers on what it expects from the system, Labour’s Energy spokesperson Charles Chauvel said today. ... More >>
High resolution rate - good policing, more police
Wednesday, 1 April 2009, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour law and order spokesperson Clayton Cosgrove today congratulated police for resolving 46.7 percent of crime last year, the highest crime resolution rate for a decade. More >>
Backwards step for independent foreign policy
Wednesday, 1 April 2009, 12:04 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Government’s decision to drop New Zealand’s bid for election to the Human Rights Council marks a step backwards for our independent foreign policy stance, says Labour’s Associate Foreign Affairs spokesman Grant Robertson. More >>
Historic opportunity may be lost in Onehunga
Tuesday, 31 March 2009, 5:23 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Onehunga: Historic opportunity to right wrongs of past may be lost through lack of political courage Commencing motorway extensions without real commitment to restoring the Onehunga foreshore shows appalling lack of political courage and a complete indifference ... More >>
ACC board changed to prepare for privatisation
Tuesday, 31 March 2009, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
National’s decision to remove over half of the ACC board is another step towards pushing through its plans to radically change ACC, says Labour ACC spokesman David Parker. “Dr Smith has already misrepresented ACC’s financial situation to the ... More >>
National pinches Labour’s broadband policy
Tuesday, 31 March 2009, 5:01 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The National Government has back-flipped on its pre-election broadband policy in favour of a policy based on the previous Labour Government’s Broadband Investment Fund (BIF). Labour spokesperson for Communications and IT Clare Curran said National ... More >>
Chauvel: So much for the iPod generation
Tuesday, 31 March 2009, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Energy Minister and Leader of the House Gerry Brownlee appears blissfully oblivious of Prime Minister John Key’s claim that members of his caucus belong to the "iPod generation," says Labour Energy spokesperson Charles Chauvel. “John Key made the ... More >>
Tax cuts offer nothing to most Maori families
Tuesday, 31 March 2009, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
National’s tax cut package will deliver nothing to the majority of Maori families struggling to make ends meet, says Maori Affairs spokesman Parekura Horomia. “Nearly three quarters, or 71 per cent, of taxpayers in the Maori electorates earn less than ... More >>
Tax cuts will make no difference to most families
Tuesday, 31 March 2009, 2:35 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
National’s tax cut package won’t help the majority of Kiwi families struggling to make ends meet, Labour leader Phil Goff said today. “Over 70 percent of taxpayers earn less than $40,000 a year, and under National’s tax plan they don’t get one ... More >>
Labour wishes climate change negotiators well
Tuesday, 31 March 2009, 11:14 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour wishes New Zealand negotiators well for the next round of international climate change negotiations, but does not underestimate the challenges they face, says Labour Climate Change Issues Spokesperson Charles Chauvel. Charles Chauvel said United Nations ... More >>
NZ Trade and Enterprise decision ridiculous
Tuesday, 31 March 2009, 10:07 am | New Zealand Labour Party
New Zealand exporters should be extremely worried by the Government’s decision to include New Zealand Trade and Enterprise in a cap on public servants, says Labour Trade spokesperson Maryan Street. “We need a strong trade organisation working ... More >>
Goff meets US Vice President Biden at conference
Monday, 30 March 2009, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Goff meets US Vice President Joe Biden at Progressive Governance conference Labour leader Phil Goff met with US Vice President Joe Biden yesterday at a meeting of the Progressive Governance Summit in Vina del Mar, Chile. Mr Goff was invited to attend ... More >>
