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Labour Supports law change to reduce vehicle levy
Thursday, 5 March 2009, 11:46 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour is urging ACC Minister Nick Smith to make an urgent law change so that the increase in the motor vehicle levy will be limited to $20 rather than $120, says its ACC spokesman David Parker. More >>
Law of the jungle good enough for National
Thursday, 5 March 2009, 10:04 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Associate Labour spokesperson Darien Fenton says Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson’s confirmation in the House today that National will not be supporting her member’s bill is a further indication that the Government thinks the law of the jungle is ... More >>
Slashing of Tertiary Education Commission jobs
Thursday, 5 March 2009, 9:57 am | New Zealand Labour Party
News that more than 70 jobs are to be cut from the Tertiary Education Commission makes a mockery of the government’s promise to cap, not reduce job numbers in the public service,” said Maryan Street, Labour’s Tertiary Education spokesperson. More >>
Tolley confirms she is not committed to pay parity
Wednesday, 4 March 2009, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
In Parliament today Education Minister Anne Tolley refused to endorse pay parity between teachers in different parts of the education sector. “This is a serious new development and will have profound implications for the education of our children ... More >>
Report shows former ministers exonerated
Wednesday, 4 March 2009, 5:13 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
National’s claims that the last Government ran a deliberate strategy of leaving “nasty surprises” behind have been proven wrong by the report on the ministerial inquiry into ACC released today, says Labour MP Maryan Street. More >>
PM further undermining progress on Climate Change
Wednesday, 4 March 2009, 3:56 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The withdrawal by Greenpeace yesterday from the ETS Review Select Committee, when it learned of John Key’s latest position on climate change science, puts progress in this area at further risk, says Labour spokesperson for Climate Change Charles ... More >>
Collins' fault if Matthews takes legal action
Wednesday, 4 March 2009, 3:21 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Corrections Department head Barry Matthews’ refusal to rule out taking legal action against the Crown means that Corrections Minister Judith Collins’ ham-fisted handling of the portfolio could end up costing taxpayers a huge payout, says Labour law and ... More >>
Labour wants in on foreshore review
Wednesday, 4 March 2009, 2:17 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour will constructively engage with the Government over the review of the Foreshore and Seabed Act, says the party’s spokesman for the Attorney General David Parker. More >>
Labour MP to Take Action on Cigarette Displays
Wednesday, 4 March 2009, 11:06 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The National Government has failed to deliver on a serious public health issue by refusing to legislate for the removal of tobacco displays says Labour Associate Health Spokesperson (Drugs and Alcohol) Iain Lees-Galloway. More >>
Labour Leader deplores cricket team attack
Wednesday, 4 March 2009, 9:47 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour Leader Phil Goff has described the attack by gunmen on Sri Lankan cricketers as abhorrent. More >>
Fenton introduces path to $15 minimum wage
Tuesday, 3 March 2009, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour MP Darien Fenton today released a Supplementary Order Paper seeking to amend her members’ bill, the Minimum Wage and Remuneration Bill, which will be considered by Parliament tomorrow. More >>
Protection of Consumers should be focus review
Tuesday, 3 March 2009, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour Consumer Affairs spokesperson Carol Beaumont says the urgent review of consumer law to cover online trading is welcome and necessary in light of the huge increase in consumers buying online. More >>
Labour launches interfaith portfolio
Tuesday, 3 March 2009, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Luamanuvao Winnie Laban has been appointed as Labour’s spokesperson on interfaith issues. “This role is about linking in with the interfaith movements around the country and internationally, to build greater understanding and peace,” Winnie ... More >>
Report shows former ministers exonerated
Tuesday, 3 March 2009, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
National’s claims that the last Government ran a deliberate strategy of leaving “nasty surprises” behind have been proven wrong by the report on the ministerial inquiry into ACC released today, says Labour MP Maryan Street. More >>
McCully asked to explain NZAID plans
Tuesday, 3 March 2009, 11:21 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour’s Associate Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs Phil Twyford has called on Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully to seek public comment on his plans to re-organise New Zealand’s $450 million per year aid programme. More >>
MP to seek urgent meetings on Sealord move
Tuesday, 3 March 2009, 9:24 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Nelson-based Labour List MP Maryan Street said today that the proposed loss of 180 jobs at Sealord is very disturbing. More >>
Goff welcomes Andrew Little as Labour President
Monday, 2 March 2009, 2:08 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour Leader Phil Goff today warmly welcomed Andrew Little as the new president of the New Zealand Labour Party. More >>
The eve of worker insecurity
Saturday, 28 February 2009, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The latest chapter in John Key’s short-sighted attempt to address the economic downturn is set to begin, with National’s 90-day “fire at will” legislation coming into force tomorrow, Labour spokesperson Trevor Mallard said today. More >>
Free trade agreement offers great opportunities
Saturday, 28 February 2009, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The signing of the ASEAN-Australia-NZ Free Trade Agreement represents the opening up of enormous opportunities for New Zealand businesses, said Labour Trade spokesperson Maryan Street. More >>
Maori Party must demonstrate its mana
Friday, 27 February 2009, 12:33 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Maori Party needs to put its mana where its mouth is and talk the Government into revisiting its 1 April tax cuts, says Maori Affairs spokesman Parekura Horomia. More >>
