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Statement by Taito Phillip Field
Wednesday, 2 August 2006, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Madam Speaker, I accept wholeheartedly the New Zealand parliamentary principle of not accepting any consideration from constituents on whose behalf members are advocating, and I accept that members of this House have been concerned by some inferences which ... More >>
Minimum Wage and Remuneration Amendment Bill
Monday, 31 July 2006, 12:34 am | New Zealand Labour Party
A new member's bill which seeks to provide protection for contractors has been launched by Labour MP Darien Fenton. More >>
Strictly Dancing: Labour celebrates 90 years
Thursday, 6 July 2006, 9:52 am | New Zealand Labour Party
On 8 July it will be the New Zealand Labour Party’s 90th birthday and to celebrate; Otago and Southland Labour will hold a ballroom dance in Dunedin. The Party wants anyone who supports Labour, not just members, to attend. More >>
Labour candidate selected for Tamaki Board
Tuesday, 27 June 2006, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour Party members from the Tamaki ward have confirmed 25-year-old Arna Metcalfe as the Labour candidate for the Tamaki Community Board by-election to be held from late July to mid-August this year. More >>
National MP breaks ranks
Tuesday, 27 June 2006, 9:43 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour MP Rick Barker today congratulated National Tukituki MP Craig Foss for supporting the Labour - New Zealand First policy to strengthen community policing in the Hawke's Bay More >>
What’s in Budget 2006 for you?
Thursday, 18 May 2006, 9:35 am | New Zealand Labour Party
For many, Budget time means just another list of new services and funding from Finance Minister Dr Michael Cullen, announcements which mean nothing ordinary people. However, the Government is committed to creating and supporting a better future for all New ... More >>
NZ pushing for greater disarmament progress
Sunday, 14 May 2006, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Address to National Consultative Committee on Disarmament Convention Conference Wellington More >>
Hodgson congratulates Hamilton on fluoride result
Sunday, 14 May 2006, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The decision by Hamilton voters to retain fluoride is a victory for the health of local families, Health Minister Pete Hodgson said today. More >>
Health Minister's Speech to Diabetes NZ conference
Saturday, 13 May 2006, 3:11 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Diabetes NZ has had a strong history of effective support for people with diabetes. I understand that during Diabetes Awareness Week last year [2005] your website received so many hits it was ranked fifth in the “hitwise” website awards. Having been around ... More >>
Funding boost for biodiversity
Saturday, 13 May 2006, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Over 100 private and community projects enhancing biodiversity throughout New Zealand have been allocated government grants totalling $1.3 million, it was announced today. More >>
Immigration Act Review consultation extended
Thursday, 11 May 2006, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The deadline for public submissions on the Labour-led Government's Immigration Act Review discussion paper has been extended from 14 June to 30 June, Immigration Minister David Cunliffe says. More >>
Aim to get more prisoners into work
Thursday, 11 May 2006, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Significantly increasing the number of prisoners in work and training is the aim of the new Prisoner Employment Strategy, Corrections Minister Damien O'Connor said today. More >>
HLFS scores significant trifecta
Thursday, 11 May 2006, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The release today of Statistics New Zealand's Household Labour Force Survey confirms the government is on track with its economic transformation agenda, says Social Development and Employment Minister David Benson-Pope. More >>
Help for overseas pensioners in care
Tuesday, 9 May 2006, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Health Minister Pete Hodgson today introduced planned new laws which will mean that people receiving private pensions from overseas will be better off financially if they receive Government funded care for long stay residential care. More >>
Faster assessments for treatment under Labour
Tuesday, 9 May 2006, 3:36 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The speed at which New Zealanders get their First Specialist Assessments (FSAs) for treatment in public hospitals has increased significantly under the Labour-led government, Health Minister Pete Hodgson said today. More >>
Government delivers certainty for Otaki workers
Monday, 8 May 2006, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Otaki Labour MP Darren Hughes says he is thrilled with the Government’s confirmation of Taskforce Green funding for workers at Pacific Plastic Recyclers. The Otaki company suffered a considerable setback in January when an arson attack saw its factory burnt ... More >>
Address at University of Auckland
Sunday, 7 May 2006, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
It is a pleasure for me to be here tonight to congratulate this year's Pasifika graduates of the University of Auckland, and especially to commend the five Pasifika students who are graduating with their PhDs. More >>
Please explain, Dr Brash
Friday, 5 May 2006, 4:01 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour is calling on National leader Don Brash to explain his meetings last year with the Exclusive Brethren following an admission that the Brethren wanted to brief the National leader on their smear campaign. More >>
(Women in Armed Forces) Amendment Bill
Thursday, 4 May 2006, 2:54 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Lynne Pillay, MP for Waitakere, is seeking to remove an exemption available in law that can prevent women from serving in combat positions in the Armed Forces. More >>
Cullen - NZ Labour Party Regional 3rd Conference
Monday, 1 May 2006, 11:57 am | New Zealand Labour Party
A spectre is haunting the National Party and its fellow travellers. It is that the Labour-led Government, now in its third term, has weathered a period of some difficulty. And this government is developing, not just an air of solidity, but also one of re-electability. More >>
