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Out of worker pockets and into Labour's war chest

Friday, 28 January 2005, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

"The latest set of Government accounts show Labour continues to amass an enormous election-year war chest at the expense of hard working New Zealanders," says National Party Finance spokesman John Key. More >>

Beehive Bulletin - Friday, 21 January 2005

Friday, 21 January 2005, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

New Zealand's official response to Asian/Indian Ocean tsunami relief and reconstruction will reach $68 million. Prime Minister Helen Clark says Cabinet had agreed to New Zealand's largest-ever response to an international relief and reconstruction programme. ... More >>

Tamihere: Speech to Waitakere Rotary Club

Thursday, 20 January 2005, 9:22 am | New Zealand Labour Party

J Tamihere, MP Presentation to the Waitakere Rotary Club Trust Stadium Waitakere City - Wednesday 19th January 2005 More >>

Tim Barnett : Prostitution Law Petition

Monday, 10 January 2005, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Tim Barnett MP, sponsor of the Prostitution Reform Bill which became law in 2003, has responded to the failure of the petition to instigate a Citizens Initiated Referendum to repeal the law: More >>

Beehive Bulletin - Thursday 23 Dec 2004

Thursday, 23 December 2004, 12:21 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Prime Minister Helen Clark this week announced changes to ministerial portfolio allocations affecting all but four Cabinet ministers. Helen Clark said Cabinet numbers would be maintained at 18 after the departure of Margaret Wilson in February next year, ... More >>

John Tamihere Does Not Face Any Tax Liability

Wednesday, 22 December 2004, 6:07 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

“It has been correctly reported that the White report cleared John Tamihere of any failure to pay tax on payments he received from the Waipareira Trust. Unfortunately there have also been some incorrect suggestions that John Tamihere may face some ... More >>

Key Findings In Report Of Douglas White QC

Tuesday, 21 December 2004, 12:57 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Douglas White QC’s report clears John Tamihere of every one of the serious allegations made against him. The allegations were: More >>

White Report Clears Tamihere

Tuesday, 21 December 2004, 12:55 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Member of Parliament for Tamaki Makaurau John Tamihere welcomes the findings of the White Report, which has been released publicly today. More >>

New Law Will Encourage Smokers To Quit

Monday, 13 December 2004, 11:46 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Protecting the lungs and the future health of New Zealanders is the goal of the new smoke free law, which comes into force today. More >>

Labour Party committed to Chinese Community

Wednesday, 1 December 2004, 12:17 am | New Zealand Labour Party

The Labour Party’s commitment to the Chinese community has again been demonstrated with the selection of Chinese businessman Stephen Ching as a prominent candidate for the party in next year’s elections. More >>

Labour young gun aims for Clutha-Southland

Tuesday, 30 November 2004, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Giving Clutha-Southland locals to chance to vote Labour for a change is what it’s all about for the new Labour candidate for Clutha-Southland, 29 year old David Talbot. More >>

Civil Union Bill Hits The Ground Running

Tuesday, 30 November 2004, 10:15 am | New Zealand Labour Party

The Justice and Electoral Committee has reported the Civil Union Bill back to Parliament, following a comprehensive 5 month consultation process, including hearing 352 oral submissions over 573/4 hours. It has made five noteworthy changes to the Bill and ... More >>

East Coast Bays Candidate In Labour’s Top Five

Monday, 29 November 2004, 5:44 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Hamish McCracken, Labour’s candidate for the East Coast Bays Electorate was placed at number five at the Party’s Auckland-Northland regional conference at the weekend. Competition for the top spots was especially fierce this time round and many in the ... More >>

Beehive Bulletin - Friday, 26 November 2004

Friday, 26 November 2004, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

A civil forfeiture regime to be introduced by the government will force criminals to prove their property was legally obtained. Justice Minister Phil Goff says the current Proceeds of Crime Act 1991 has only been moderately successful at recovering ... More >>