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Everything Is On The Chopping Block With National
Sunday, 23 August 2026, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“National needs to come clean before the election: what are you going to cut?” Kieran McAnulty said. More >>
Labour Will Back Kiwis And Grow The Economy
Sunday, 23 August 2026, 12:06 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour will return the books to surplus by 2029/30 and reduce net debt over time but we won't do that by cutting the foundations of our economy. More >>
Health System In Crisis Because Of National’s Choices
Thursday, 20 August 2026, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
"When hospitals are stopped from hiring, there are fewer nurses on the ward, more pressure on the staff who are left, and patients wait longer for care," said Labour health spokesperson Dr Ayesha Verrall. More >>
National Shuts The Door On Climate Justice
Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 8:19 am | New Zealand Labour Party
"This sets a deeply concerning precedent. National has changed the rules so a case currently before the courts cannot proceed, preventing the judiciary from having its say," said Labour’s justice spokesperson Camilla Belich. More >>
National Bungles Winter Energy Payments
Tuesday, 18 August 2026, 9:05 am | New Zealand Labour Party
“Kiwis who’ve had their payments botched deserve an apology – it’s the least Luxon can do after making life harder for so many New Zealanders,” Willow-Jean Prime said. More >>
National Remembers The South Island Exists
Friday, 14 August 2026, 11:12 am | New Zealand Labour Party
“Everything National announced today should already be underway. Instead, South Islanders have had delay after delay, downgrade after downgrade, and a Government that has treated the South Island as an afterthought,” Kieran McAnulty said. More >>
National Need To End LNG Obsession
Friday, 14 August 2026, 10:37 am | New Zealand Labour Party
“Experts have told the Government what Labour has said all along: LNG is not the answer for New Zealand and it will not deliver the benefits National has claimed,” Labour energy spokesperson Megan Woods said. More >>
National’s Circus The Last Thing New Zealand Needs
Wednesday, 12 August 2026, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“While Kiwis are struggling to pay the bills, National is focused on fighting amongst themselves,” Labour Leader Chris Hipkins said. More >>
Backing Small Business To Innovate And Succeed
Tuesday, 11 August 2026, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
"We want to see small businesses get quicker off the ground and have access to the same AI support as big competitors,” said Labour small business spokesperson, Dan Rosewarne. More >>
National Is Shutting Kiwi Businesses Down
Monday, 10 August 2026, 3:59 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
"Christopher Luxon's choices have made it harder to survive as a small business," Labour finance and economy spokesperson, Barbara Edmonds said. More >>
Labour To Open Up Govt Contracts To Small Businesses
Sunday, 9 August 2026, 12:49 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“It’s all part of Labour’s plan to back the small businesses keeping our economy ticking,” Labour finance and economy spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said. More >>
Labour Is Backing Small Business To Grow
Thursday, 6 August 2026, 11:15 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Small businesses are the heart of New Zealand's economy, contributing around 42% of our GDP, Labour Leader Chris Hipkins said. More >>
New Kapiti Poll Shows People Are Ready For Change — Sophie Handford
Thursday, 6 August 2026, 7:19 am | New Zealand Labour Party
“I’m thrilled with the support we’re receiving across Kapiti. This is a significant moment for our campaign and reflects what I am hearing every day in communities across the electorate,” Sophie Handford said. More >>
National’s Choices Drive Unemployment Higher
Wednesday, 5 August 2026, 11:54 am | New Zealand Labour Party
“Christopher Luxon promised he would grow the economy, create jobs, and lower the cost of living. Instead, unemployment continues to rise and Kiwis are paying the price,” Labour finance and economy spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said. More >>
Luxon Insults Struggling Businesses Instead Of Fixing The Economy
Saturday, 1 August 2026, 3:47 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
"Christopher Luxon can't insult his way out of a failing economic record. Small business owners deserve a government that listens and has a real plan to help them succeed,” Barbara Edmonds said. More >>
Report Shows PSC Ads Risked Political Neutrality
Friday, 31 July 2026, 3:36 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
New Zealanders need to know that public agencies act independently and don't use public money for political purposes. More >>
Luxon Breaks Promise On Sick Leave
Thursday, 30 July 2026, 7:02 am | New Zealand Labour Party
“Another day, another broken promise from a ‘wealthy and sorted’ Prime Minister who is out of touch with the reality of everyday Kiwis’ lives,” Labour’s workplace relations and safety spokesperson Jan Tinetti said. More >>
Bishop’s Spin Can’t Hide National’s Failure To Build
Wednesday, 29 July 2026, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“Chris Bishop is claiming credit for 3000 social homes in Auckland, but his Government has actually built just 533 across the whole country,” Labour housing spokesperson Kieran McAnulty said. More >>
Labour To Back Volunteer Firefighters And Lower Power Bills For Businesses
Thursday, 23 July 2026, 1:46 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“Firefighters put themselves on the line to protect New Zealanders. They deserve an ACC system that recognises the risks they take and supports them if they’re injured or become ill as a result of their service,” said Kieran McAnulty. More >>
Clean Slate Bill Passes First Reading With Unanimous Support
Thursday, 23 July 2026, 9:33 am | New Zealand Labour Party
“My Member’s Bill will modernise the Clean Slate Act so more people who have turned their lives around can access jobs, housing and other opportunities without being permanently defined by historic, low-level offending,” Labour MP Tangi Utikere ... More >>
