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Homeownership rate hits new low; KiwiBuild needed now
Friday, 7 April 2017, 12:37 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The homeownership rate has fallen to just 63.1 per cent, according to Statistics New Zealand’s newly released Dwelling and Household estimates. That’s down three per cent under National to the lowest level since 1951, confirming the need for Labour’s ... More >>
OECD endorses Labour’s Future of Work approach
Friday, 7 April 2017, 11:33 am | New Zealand Labour Party
An OECD report released today, highlighting the need for increased support for workers who are made redundant, is a strong endorsement of the direction of Labour’s Future of Work Commission, says Labour’s Employment spokesperson Grant Roberson. More >>
The Government knows diddly squat about health funding
Thursday, 6 April 2017, 4:43 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Asked about the funding of the Auckland Regional Public Health Service, the Associate Minister of Health was at sea today on the typhoid outbreak, says Labour’s Health spokesperson David Clark. More >>
Nicky Wagner blames disability workers for funding failure
Thursday, 6 April 2017, 4:12 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Nicky Wagner displayed disrespect and sheer arrogance when she insulted disability support workers today, says Labour’s Disability Issues spokesperson Poto Williams. More >>
Parata in denial over special education crisis
Thursday, 6 April 2017, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Hekia Parata has her head buried in the sand when it comes to the pressure that schools are under as they attempt to cope with an increasing number of children with severe behavioural and other learning support needs, says Labour’s Education spokesperson ... More >>
New research shows need for government-led house building
Thursday, 6 April 2017, 10:44 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Research by economist Shamubeel Eaqub shows the need for the government to lead the building of affordable starter homes, as would happen under Labour’s KiwiBuild policy, says Labour’s Housing spokesperson Phil Twyford. More >>
Data-for-funding move hits Privacy roadblock
Thursday, 6 April 2017, 10:04 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The Government’s much-criticised grab for private client data from social service organisations has suffered another defeat after the Privacy Commissioner’s damning report, says Labour’s Social Development spokesperson Carmel Sepuloni. More >>
Kiwis need answers on typhoid outbreak
Wednesday, 5 April 2017, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Ministry of Health wasn’t told about the typhoid outbreak until 11 days after three people from the same church were admitted to hospital, says Labour’s spokesperson for Health David Clark. More >>
Maori Party error own goal on GM
Wednesday, 5 April 2017, 12:15 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Maori Party amendment to the Resource Legislation Amendment Bill does not achieve what they say it does on genetic modification, says Labour’s Environment spokesperson David Parker. More >>
Waikato Mourns Tomairangi Paki
Tuesday, 4 April 2017, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
It is with profound sadness that the iwi of Waikato mourn the loss of Tomairangi Paki, the second eldest daughter of the late Maori Queen Te Arikinui Te Atairangikaahu. Tomairangi was raised for most of her life at Waahi Paa in Huntly with her siblings. ... More >>
Is the Government dragging its feet on typhoid?
Tuesday, 4 April 2017, 12:53 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Is the Government dragging its feet on typhoid? Serious questions have been raised about the Government’s handling of the Auckland typhoid outbreak which has claimed a life, says Labour’s Health spokesperson David Clark. “It’s tragic that a ... More >>
Need for independent inquiry still remains
Monday, 3 April 2017, 9:23 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The need for an independent inquiry to get to the bottom of allegations still remains despite the Prime Minister’s stubborn refusal to call one, says Labour Leader Andrew Little. More >>
Damning report still leaves unanswered questions
Friday, 31 March 2017, 4:41 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The report on the partial collapse of Statistics New Zealand House in last November’s earthquake highlights changes that are needed to our building and design standards, but also leaves important questions unanswered, says Labour MP for Wellington Central ... More >>
Oranga Tamariki deserves the best start
Friday, 31 March 2017, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The new Ministry for Vulnerable Children (Oranga Tamariki) needs a chance to succeed, but that means proper resourcing and decent legislation, says Labour’s spokesperson for Children Jacinda Ardern. More >>
Time for English to take action on SAS raid
Friday, 31 March 2017, 11:19 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Bill English needs to show leadership and order an independent inquiry to clear up doubts and confusion over the SAS raid that looks to have caused civilian casualties, says Labour Leader Andrew Little. More >>
Kiwi renters subjected to damp and mouldy homes
Thursday, 30 March 2017, 5:08 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
New data shows that too many Kiwis are being exposed to damp, cold, mouldy and frankly dangerous homes because landlords aren’t maintaining their homes, says Labour’s Housing spokesperson Phil Twyford. More >>
Kiwi renters subjected to damp and mouldy homes
Thursday, 30 March 2017, 4:59 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
New data shows that too many Kiwis are being exposed to damp, cold, mouldy and frankly dangerous homes because landlords aren’t maintaining their homes, says Labour’s Housing spokesperson Phil Twyford. More >>
Hilary Humphrey selected as Labour candidate for Taranaki
Thursday, 30 March 2017, 4:04 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Hilary Humphrey has been selected as the Labour Party candidate for Taranaki King Country for the 2017 General Election. More >>
Marja Lubeck selected as Labour’s 2017 candidate for Rodney
Thursday, 30 March 2017, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Marja Lubeck has been selected as the Labour Party candidate for Rodney for the 2017 General Election. More >>
Tertiary staff suffering under National
Wednesday, 29 March 2017, 3:00 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
New survey results from the Tertiary Education Union of more than a thousand sector staff members show wellbeing is in decline and stress levels are up under National which ultimately leads to students suffering, says Labour’s Education spokesperson ... More >>
