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Securing communities – Labour’s Corrections policy

Thursday, 6 November 2008, 12:02 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Tough laws on bail, parole, sentencing and gangs and a much bigger police force with significantly higher rates of resolving crime have seen soaring imprisonment rates for criminal offenders, says Corrections Minister Phil Goff. More >>

Focus on jobs needs to continue

Thursday, 6 November 2008, 11:15 am | New Zealand Labour Party

The quarterly Household Labour Force Survey released today emphasises that now more than ever, New Zealand needs a trusted leader with a clear vision says Employment Spokesperson Ruth Dyson. More >>

Little Johnny late for school broadband

Wednesday, 5 November 2008, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Three days before an election Johnny come lately Key has finally discovered the importance of IT for our schools. More >>

A good start for all in Labour's ECE policy

Wednesday, 5 November 2008, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

The right of all 3-and-4-year-olds to access 20 Hours Free ECE is enshrined under Labour's Early Childhood Education policy released today by Education Minister Chris Carter. More >>

Be open - show us your pre Christmas bills Mr Key

Wednesday, 5 November 2008, 12:44 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

"National Leader John Key must show the public his planned Resource Management reform bill so voters can see how they would be cut out of consultation on projects under a National-Act government," Labour's environment spokesman Trevor Mallard ... More >>

English to explain Iraq comments - Key

Wednesday, 5 November 2008, 12:18 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Defence Minister Phil Goff has welcomed John Key's promise this morning that Bill English will explain a recording aired on television last night of his derogatory comments about Barack Obama, who may be the next President of the United States. More >>

Households and climate better off under Labour

Wednesday, 5 November 2008, 11:34 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Labour is the only major party New Zealanders can trust to do the right thing for climate change, Labour's energy and climate change spokesperson David Parker said today, as he released Labour's energy and climate change policies. More >>

The two faces of National

Wednesday, 5 November 2008, 9:51 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Bill English’s recorded comments on TV3 tonight once again reveal the true face of National, rather than the one their spin doctors have told them to show to the public, Defence Minister Phil Goff said today. More >>

Key names lame duck health spokesman as Minister

Wednesday, 5 November 2008, 9:36 am | New Zealand Labour Party

John Key has today confirmed Tony Ryall as a potential Minister of Health and the public should be very concerned. More >>

Key names lame duck health spokesman as Minister

Wednesday, 5 November 2008, 9:27 am | New Zealand Labour Party

John Key has today confirmed Tony Ryall as a potential Minister of Health and the public should be very concerned. More >>

Nats break first promise before Election Day

Tuesday, 4 November 2008, 5:31 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

National is off to a flying start with promise breaking, notching up its first broken promise even before polling gets underway, according to Labour’s tertiary education spokesperson Pete Hodgson. More >>

Affordable homes for all New Zealanders

Tuesday, 4 November 2008, 4:36 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Housing Minister Maryan Street today released Labour’s housing policies, including plans for a new approach to sustainable urban development and to grow investment in not-for-profit housing providers More >>

Labour’s Education plan – for the future

Tuesday, 4 November 2008, 4:17 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Labour’s Education Minister Chris Carter says Schools Plus forms the basis of Labour’s Education policy, released today, and that it also includes good news for small rural schools. More >>

Labour leads with more medical students

Tuesday, 4 November 2008, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Minister of Health David Cunliffe today announced $12 million over the next five years to help fund additional training places for postgraduate medical students. More >>

Nats roll out 'pork barrel' in Tauranga

Tuesday, 4 November 2008, 2:22 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

National's deliberately misleading pledge to build the Tauranga Central Corridor within five to six years has no more substance than its earlier pledge to complete the Waikato Expressway within 10 years at a cost of an extra $790 million, says Transport ... More >>