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Wairarapa Labour Candidate - Denise MacKenzie
Wednesday, 20 October 2004, 9:11 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Announcing the candidacy today Labour Party President Mike Williams said that there were three top candidates making themselves available for selection but Denise Mackenzie stood out. More >>
Breastfeeding Petition Tabled in the House
Thursday, 14 October 2004, 8:59 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Today Steve Chadwick MP congratulated the hard work of Liz Weatherly whose petition was tabled in Parliament today. Over 8000 signatures were collected illustrating huge public support to mothers who want to breastfeed in public places. More >>
Hartley gets Labour nod in Northcote
Thursday, 30 September 2004, 12:25 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Deputy Speaker Ann Hartley will stand for Labour in Northcote in the next general election. More >>
Scotland to follow New Zealand with Smoke Free Law
Tuesday, 7 September 2004, 4:40 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Scottish Parliament is looking to introduce similar legislation to that of New Zealand in banning smoking in public places. More >>
Claims short of the mark, says Chadwick
Thursday, 26 August 2004, 4:57 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Rotorua MP Steve Chadwick strongly refutes claims made today by Tim and Debbie Short following the release of a Health Committee report on two petitions on breast cancer. More >>
Labour Eastern Transport Corridor Survey
Wednesday, 25 August 2004, 12:08 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The Labour candidates for Auckland City Council and Tamaki Community Board today announced the results of their survey of 3000 residents living near the Tamaki part of the Eastern Transport Corridor. More >>
Bridge campaign break-through
Thursday, 19 August 2004, 8:55 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Northcote MP Ann Hartley is welcoming news that Parliament’s Transport and Industrial Relations Select Committee is backing her bike ‘n hike campaign. More >>
Labour Announces Candidates for Wellington City
Wednesday, 11 August 2004, 10:02 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour is pleased to announce a strong slate of candidates for the upcoming Wellington City Council elections. More >>
Beehive Bulletin - Friday, July 30, 2004
Monday, 2 August 2004, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Four hundred schools are to receive $100 million in funding to upgrade and modernise existing school buildings. Prime Minister Helen Clark and Education Minister Trevor Mallard announced that the schools are the last to join the five-year property programme. More >>
Labour's first round of nominations have closed
Monday, 2 August 2004, 1:11 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour's first round of nominations have closed with all sitting Labour MPs re-nominated without opposition. More >>
Publication of Councillors Salaries
Monday, 2 August 2004, 12:16 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Richard Northey, Labour Councillor and candidate for Auckland City Council, says the publication of Councillors’ salaries highlights the opportunities lost by Tamaki/Maungakiekie’s Councillors Abbott and Christian to serve their constituents. More >>
Labour Team Tamaki-Maungakiekie
Thursday, 22 July 2004, 11:58 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour has announced its four candidates for the Tamaki-Maungakiekie Ward of the Auckland City Council. They are Leila Boyle, Jack Henderson, John Hinchcliff and Richard Northey. More >>
Princes Street Welcomes Labour’s Commitment
Friday, 28 May 2004, 4:39 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“Students are one of the big beneficiaries from this years budget.” Said Conor Roberts, the chair of Auckland University’s Princes Street Branch of the Labour Party. More >>
Beehive Bulletin - 21 May 2004
Monday, 24 May 2004, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The May 27 Budget will be one of the more significant and exciting of recent history, says Finance Minister Michael Cullen. He says five years of consistent fiscal prudence by the Labour-led government has created a platform upon which other goals can be ... More >>
Beehive Bulletin – Friday 14 May
Friday, 14 May 2004, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
A $56.9 million package in Budget 2004 will cement the government’s commitment to provide all 15 to 19 year olds with a kick-start to their working lives. The package includes the introduction of a new youth transitions service, personalised career ... More >>
Address To Foreshore & Seabed Legislation - Mahuta
Thursday, 6 May 2004, 5:30 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Tuu ana au ki te kei o te Waka E kiia nei te koorero "Mokau ki runga Taamaki ki raro Ko Mangatoatoa kei waenganui Ko Pare Hauraki Ko Pare Waikato Ko te kaokaoroa o Paatetere" More >>
Beehive Bulletin - Friday, 16 April 2004
Monday, 19 April 2004, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The government has negotiated an agreement to secure public ownership of the Westhaven Marina and Hobson West Marina. The deal involved the Crown buying the Westhaven Marina and, subject to Cabinet approval, securing an option to buy Hobson West marina. Prime ... More >>
Beehive Bulletin Friday, 2 April 2004
Friday, 2 April 2004, 10:22 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
New Zealand's unemployment rate is now back to levels not seen since late 1987. Prime Minister Helen Clark says there are now fewer than 79,000 people nationally on the unemployment benefit - half the 1999 level. Government agencies, working in partnership ... More >>
No electricity crisis: there are alternatives
Thursday, 1 April 2004, 8:53 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Otago MP David Parker today reassured the community that New Zealand does not face an electricity crisis right now - there are alternatives. More >>
Project Aqua decision: RMA process fair
Tuesday, 30 March 2004, 8:24 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The Resource Management Act is fair and demonstrates that the concerns of local people are being listened to, Otago MP David Parker said today. More >>