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Unemployment Too High Under National
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 12:37 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
"Unemployment at 5.3 pc represents 163,000 NZs out of work and struggling to make ends meet. In our cities it’s even worse. Auckland’s unemployment rate at 6.6 pc is the highest in 12 years, while Wellington at 6.3 pc is the worst in almost ... More >>
Labour Selects Nick Moody For Selwyn
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Nick has a Bachelor of Resource Studies from Lincoln University, a Certificate in Small Business Management from Te Wananga o Aotearoa and delivers guest lectures at Lincoln and Canterbury Universities. More >>
Labour Backs Workers On May Day
Friday, 1 May 2026, 7:08 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour is backing its workers this May Day and every other day. We’re committed to paying women properly and keeping our valued workers in the country. More >>
Labour Members’ Bills Drawn From Ballot
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The bills are Priyanca Radhakrishnan’s Crimes (Virginity Testing Practices) Amendment Bill & Tangi Utikere’s Criminal Records (Clean Slate) (Additional Eligibility) Amendment Bill. More >>
Boarding House Bill Passes First Reading
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 8:17 am | New Zealand Labour Party
“At a time when homelessness is increasing, it’s hugely important that vulnerable Kiwis have access to a warm, dry home fit for people to live with dignity,” Labour MP Jenny Salesa said. More >>
Labour Bill Ending Hidden Transfer Fees Passes First Reading
Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 7:59 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
This Bill will amend the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 to require full disclosure of all fees, commissions, and exchange rates before a transfer is made. More >>
Modern Slavery Bill Progresses After Labour Forces Action
Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 6:06 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“I’m proud Parliament has come together to take a stand against exploitation, and grateful to the advocates, organisations, and businesses who’ve driven this change,” Camilla Belich said. More >>
Labour To Support India Free Trade Agreement
Thursday, 23 April 2026, 10:18 am | New Zealand Labour Party
New Zealand businesses need to go into this with their eyes wide open, Labour Leader Chris Hipkins said. More >>
Cost Of Living Worse Even Before Fuel Crisis Started
Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“The data shows what Kiwis are already feeling, with electricity prices going up 20 percent in two years. It shows rising food costs and more expensive healthcare, which were already getting worse before the war started." More >>
Fuel Price Spike Hits Already Stretched Households
Friday, 17 April 2026, 1:04 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“New Zealanders are being squeezed from every direction. Groceries, power bills, fuel, it’s all going up. National promised to fix the cost of living. Instead, it keeps getting worse,” Labour finance and economy spokesperson Barbara Edmonds ... More >>
Jobs Keep Vanishing Under National
Thursday, 16 April 2026, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“Christopher Luxon promised 50,000 fewer jobseekers. Instead, we’ve seen an increase of more than 25,000 jobseekers on his watch,” Willow-Jean Prime said. More >>
Govt Asleep At The Wheel As Fuel Crisis Bites
Wednesday, 15 April 2026, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Christopher Luxon isn’t being straight with New Zealanders – he still hasn’t explained what happens if shortages hit, Labour Leader Chris Hipkins said. More >>
Mileage Increase Is Not Enough
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 12:44 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Care and support workers are struggling on or near the minimum wage going into this crisis, because of the Government’s bad decisions. More >>
April 1 Delivers More Pressure For Kiwi Families
Tuesday, 31 March 2026, 6:10 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
New Zealanders need a government focused on lifting wages, easing cost pressures, and backing people doing it tough, not one that leaves them falling further behind, Barbara Edmonds said. More >>
Fuel Plan Welcome, But Questions Remain For Kiwis
Friday, 27 March 2026, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“Today’s additional detail is helpful, and New Zealanders will want to see the Government continuing to build out a clear and credible plan, but there are still gaps,” Labour Leader Chris Hipkins said. More >>
Stanford Gets A For Spin, F For Substance
Thursday, 26 March 2026, 12:18 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Parents deserve certainty over their children’s learning and confidence they aren’t being left behind. Education has to work for all students, not just the privileged few. More >>
Fuel Relief A Start, But Most Kiwis Still Struggling
Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 3:48 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“More people will miss out from today's announcement than will benefit from it,” Labour Leader Chris Hipkins said. More >>
McCain Closure Latest Sign Govt Failing On Jobs
Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“The Government has added another massive failure to its record. The closure will hit workers, their families, and the Hawke’s Bay community hard,” Labour jobs and income spokesperson Ginny Andersen said. More >>
National’s Flatlining Economy Offers No Relief For Kiwis
Thursday, 19 March 2026, 11:48 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The latest data lays bare National’s failures: tens of thousands of jobs lost, prices still rising, and pitiful growth, Labour finance and economy spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said. More >>
Weekly Shop More Expensive Because Of National
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 11:45 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Food prices have risen 4.5 percent in the year to February, showing rapidly climbing prices even before the crisis in the Middle East started, Labour finance and economy spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said. More >>
