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Labour Selects Wellington Central Candidate

Sunday, 18 November 2007, 7:07 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

The Labour Party today selected Grant Robertson as its candidate for the Wellington Central electorate at next years election. Mr Robertson’s candidacy was endorsed at a meeting of around 100 Labour members and supporters. More >>

All Wellington kindys now offer 20 hours free

Thursday, 15 November 2007, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Every kindergarten in Wellington is now offering the Labour-led government’s 20 hours free early childhood education, says Labour MP Charles Chauvel. More >>

Labour votes down principles of TOW Bill

Thursday, 8 November 2007, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Tainui MP Nanaia Mahuta has hit back at what she calls ‘half truths’ by the Maori Party after the Labour-led Government voted down the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill. More >>

More rights for temporary workers

Thursday, 8 November 2007, 10:32 am | New Zealand Labour Party

A new bill entered into the ballot will provide temporary agency and labour hire workers with more rights. More >>

Labour Day good time to reflect on working hours

Friday, 19 October 2007, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Labour MP Darien Fenton is asking New Zealanders to take a minute on the coming Labour Day holiday to think about whether it is time for better working time regulation. More >>

Over 14000 Wellington Students prepare for exams

Thursday, 18 October 2007, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

“Love them or hate them, there’s no way of escaping exams”, says Charles Chauvel, Wellington Labour List MP. For about 140,000 students nationally, including 14056 in Wellington, the fourth term represents exam time. “However, unlike the old School ... More >>

Pauatahanui Burial Ground Bill passes 3rd Reading

Thursday, 18 October 2007, 9:23 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Local residents can rest assured that the burial ground at Pauatahanui will be cared for into the future, says MP for Mana and member in charge of the bill Luamanuvao Winnie Laban. More >>

Chauvel - Swearing-In Of Ailsa Patricia Duffy

Tuesday, 16 October 2007, 9:37 am | New Zealand Labour Party

I am delighted, as a friend and former colleague of Your Honour’s, to have been asked to appear on behalf of the Government on the occasion of your swearing-in as a Judge of the High Court, and to convey the congratulations and best wishes of the ... More >>

PM Opens New, More Accessible Electorate Office

Friday, 12 October 2007, 8:09 am | New Zealand Labour Party

The Prime Minister Helen Clark is today officially opening Steve Maharey's new electorate office in Palmerston North. More >>

New work skills programme for Porirua students

Thursday, 11 October 2007, 9:58 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Students at Aotea College will next year take part in trades training and work experience, earning credits towards an apprenticeship while they are still at school. More >>

Chauvel supports Hubbards Carbon Crusade

Friday, 5 October 2007, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

“It’s time to get serious about climate change”, says Charles Chauvel Wellington Labour List MP. “Here in Wellington we enjoy some of the most beautiful natural flora and fauna that New Zealand has to offer. The Hubbards Carbon Crusade is a great ... More >>

Laban on Porirua state housing

Tuesday, 2 October 2007, 8:44 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Issues with state housing in Porirua are being addressed and state houses are steadily being improved, says MP for Mana Luamanuvao Winnie Laban. More >>

1000 Civil Unions – milestone achieved

Monday, 1 October 2007, 7:19 am | New Zealand Labour Party

An important milestone has been reached with the registration of the 1000th civil union by Births, Deaths and Marriages, says Tim Barnett, Labour MP and instigator of the Civil Union legislation. More >>

Northland achieves over 10% increase in electives

Thursday, 27 September 2007, 12:14 am | New Zealand Labour Party

An additional 563 people in the Northland area received elective surgery in the past year, increasing the total number of procedures to 5675 from 5112 the previous year – up 11 percent. More >>

Top Whangarei athlete receives PM's Scholarship

Thursday, 27 September 2007, 12:13 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Whangarei golfer Gary-John Hill is among the successful North Island based recipients of Prime Minister's athlete scholarships, Labour MP Shane Jones announced today. More >>

Minimum wage – Labour MP says more to be done

Friday, 21 September 2007, 11:21 am | New Zealand Labour Party

The Minimum Wage & Remuneration Bill has been reported back by the Transport and Industrial Select Committee with no recommendation because the Select Committee votes were tied. Labour members voted in favour, while NZ First and National voted against. More >>

Laban: Our community can help fight climate change

Friday, 21 September 2007, 9:44 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Luamanuvao Winnie Laban is today encouraging local communities to play their part and take action to help reduce New Zealand’s impact on climate change. “We all need to play our part in the fight against climate change – for the sake of our ... More >>

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