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It’s time for a real plan

Wednesday, 11 February 2009, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

New Zealanders deserve a bold and comprehensive plan to get the country through the economic downturn rather than the infrastructure “tinkering” announced by the Government, Labour Leader Phil Goff said today. More >>

Disappointment in Govt’s attitude to disability

Tuesday, 10 February 2009, 5:18 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

The National Government is showing its true colours with its lack of commitment to disabled people, says Lynne Pillay Opposition Disability Issues Spokesperson. More >>

Critical funding issues facing Community Law Cntr

Tuesday, 10 February 2009, 5:14 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Labour Party Justice spokesperson Lianne Dalziel today welcomed the government’s intention to find a solution to the impending Community Law Centre funding crisis. More >>

Come on Kate, do your job and come clean

Tuesday, 10 February 2009, 4:34 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson’s refusal to give straight answers to any questions in the House today was a staggering performance for a minister, says Opposition Labour spokesman Trevor Mallard. More >>

National should now disclose official advice

Tuesday, 10 February 2009, 3:40 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Labour leader Phil Goff says National must immediately release all advice from officials on justice bills it is tabling in Parliament this week, following Prime Minister John Key’s assurance in Parliament today that it is “concealing” nothing. More >>

Why aren’t the Nats consulting the Maori Party?

Tuesday, 10 February 2009, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Prime Minister John Key needs to explain his admission that the Maori Party wasn’t properly consulted on the Government’s minimum wage decision, says Labour’s Maori Affairs spokesman Parekura Horomia. More >>

National should bring forward infrastructure

Tuesday, 10 February 2009, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

The Government infrastructure programme being announced today should include roading, rail, sewerage, school property upgrade and state house construction and retrofitting projects that can begin quickly, say Labour’s transport and infrastructure and ... More >>

National can bring forward wide range of projects

Tuesday, 10 February 2009, 12:58 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Release Broadband policy now Mr Joyce

Tuesday, 10 February 2009, 12:18 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

The National Government must release its broadband plan in the interests of industry stability, says Labour communications and IT spokesperson Clare Curran. More >>

Maori Party fails our whanau

Monday, 9 February 2009, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

The Maori Party must explain how it can reconcile today’s pitiful minimum wage announcement with its election promises of an increase to $15 an hour, says Labour’s Maori Affairs spokesman Parekura Horomia. More >>

Labour Welcomes Maori Conservation Cadetship

Monday, 9 February 2009, 3:54 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Labour’s Conservation spokeswoman Steve Chadwick is welcoming today’s launch of the Tauira Kaitiaki Taiao conservation cadetship, saying it’s pleasing the new government is supporting the Labour initiative. More >>

Strong NZ support for Helen Clark’s bid for UN job

Monday, 9 February 2009, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Labour leader Phil Goff says he has received strong expressions of support from across New Zealand for Helen Clark’s bid to head the United Nations Development Programme in New York. More >>

Workers need more than 9 cents an hour

Monday, 9 February 2009, 1:31 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Labour Leader Phil Goff has today called on the Government to increase the minimum wage paid to New Zealand’s lowest paid workers to $13 an hour. "If National provides for only the minimal increase recommended by the Department of Labour from $12 to ... More >>

Support for Australians affected by fires

Monday, 9 February 2009, 12:52 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Labour leader Phil Goff has passed on to the Premier of Victoria, Hon John Brumby, and Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, his party’s sympathy and that of all New Zealanders for the tragic loss of life and property damage caused by the fires ... More >>

Reinstating Labour’s home insulation plan 1st step

Monday, 9 February 2009, 9:11 am | New Zealand Labour Party

If Prime Minister John Key is really serious about announcing infrastructure projects this week that preserve and create New Zealand jobs, then he must start by reinstating Labour’s home insulation programme, Labour leader Phil Goff said today. More >>

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