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Labour Will Make Cervical Screening Free
Thursday, 6 November 2025, 12:59 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
New Zealand has committed to eliminate cervical cancer by 2030. Free cervical screening and HPV vaccination will help us reach that goal, Labour health spokesperson Dr Ayesha Verrall said. More >>
Govt’s Jobseeker Target A Complete Failure
Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 4:22 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
This Government has a target of reducing jobseekers by 50,000 by 2030, but they are already closer to doubling that number than meeting it, Labour social development spokesperson Willie Jackson said. More >>
Highest Unemployment Rate In Nearly A Decade
Wednesday, 5 November 2025, 12:14 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“The unemployment rate is now at its highest level in nearly a decade. That’s 160,000 people unemployed, the highest number since 1994 and about the same size as the population of Tauranga." More >>
Govt’s Failure On Mental Health Laid Bare
Tuesday, 4 November 2025, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“National has made it harder to see a doctor and slashed funding to frontline mental health services,” said Labour’s Mental Health spokesperson Ingrid Leary. More >>
Minister Must Put Children, Not Politics At The Heart Of Curriculum
Thursday, 30 October 2025, 1:57 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“Teachers and experts are saying loud and clear that they were shut out of this process. That’s not collaboration - that’s chaos,” Labour education spokesperson Willow-Jean Prime said. More >>
Mandatory Pay Reporting To Help Close Pay Gaps
Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Pay Transparency Bill will require large employers to report pay differences and include pay ranges in job advertisements, shining a light on pay gaps and helping to close them. More >>
Targeted Tax To Grow The Economy And Fund Free Doctor’s Visits
Tuesday, 28 October 2025, 8:08 am | New Zealand Labour Party
“Right now, our tax system rewards property speculation instead of the people creating jobs and growing the economy. We will change that,” Labour leader Chris Hipkins said. More >>
Labour Bill Backs Kiwi Talent And Investment
Saturday, 25 October 2025, 1:24 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
My Member’s Bill will expand Invest New Zealand’s mandate to include Kiwi investors, not just foreign ones, Labour’s finance and economy spokesperson Barbara Edmonds says. More >>
Labour Backs Kiwi Game Developers To Grow
Wednesday, 22 October 2025, 11:26 am | New Zealand Labour Party
“Labour will make sure the huge job and economic opportunities from New Zealand’s gaming sector stay right here at home,” Labour Leader Chris Hipkins said. More >>
Duncan Webb Won’t Seek Re-Election In 2026
Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 12:21 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Being an MP is an enormous honour – and I want to thank my local members and the people of Christchurch for putting their trust in me to do this job on their behalf, Duncan Webb said. More >>
Labour Launches New Zealand Future Fund
Monday, 20 October 2025, 1:44 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Future Fund is how we back ourselves as a country – so jobs, opportunity, and wealth is made here and stays here, Labour Finance and Economy spokesperson Barbara Edmonds says. More >>
Labour Mourns The Passing Of Jim Bolger
Thursday, 16 October 2025, 8:52 am | New Zealand Labour Party
“Jim was a towering figure in New Zealand politics both in his role as Prime Minister, and as the Member of Parliament for King Country for 27 years,” Labour Leader Chris Hipkins said. More >>
Govt Has No Plan To Stop Kiwi Exodus
Monday, 13 October 2025, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
New Zealand needs a government willing to invest in our long-term future. We need to start backing ourselves again so that businesses and communities see a future here, Labour finance and economy spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said. More >>
Luxon Backtracks On Climate Commitments
Sunday, 12 October 2025, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Government’s backtrack isn’t just bad news for the climate – it throws away export opportunities and New Zealand’s competitive advantage, says Labour climate spokesperson Deborah Russell. More >>
National Breaks Asset Sales Promise
Friday, 10 October 2025, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“They promise not to sell assets when it suits them, and then the first thing they do when it becomes clear they’re failing to manage the economy is look to hock off the family silverware." More >>
RBNZ Forced To Clean Up Luxon’s Economic Mess
Wednesday, 8 October 2025, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“Today’s OCR cut is good news for mortgage holders - but it’s also the Reserve Bank fixing the damage Christopher Luxon has done,” Labour finance and economy spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said. More >>
Govt Must Not Miss Chance To Keep Bowel Screening Promise
Saturday, 4 October 2025, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
I call on Simeon Brown to announce bowel screening for New Zealanders, at least from age 50 and over will be available next year, Labour health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall said. More >>
Govt Must Protect Kiwis In Gaza Flotilla
Thursday, 2 October 2025, 4:50 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Intercepting aid vessels in international waters is almost certainly a breach of international law - and completely unacceptable. More >>
Luxon’s Cuts Are Making Kiwis Sicker – It’s Time To Act
Thursday, 2 October 2025, 12:02 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Some New Zealanders are being charged $100 to $200 to see a doctor, often with prescription fees on top, Labour health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall said. More >>
Govt’s Energy Plan Won’t Cut Power Bills
Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 9:16 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Instead of delivering real solutions to lower power bills, the Government has chosen to tinker at the edges and protect the status quo. More >>
