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MP crticises cuts to schools' scheme
Tuesday, 31 August 1999, 6:26 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour education spokesperson Trevor Mallard has criticised proposed changes to Telecom's school connection programme saying there was little doubt that it would mean a significant reduction in funding for many New Zealand schools. More >>
Mrs Shipley avoids issue, plays the man
Tuesday, 31 August 1999, 6:20 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour Leader Helen Clark said the Prime Minister's attack in Parliament today on a highly respected housing advocate was a dismal attempt to dodge questions about her government's failed housing policies. More >>
National out of step on defence - Braybrooke
Monday, 30 August 1999, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
National has isolated itself as the only major political party out of step with the Foreign Affairs and Defence Select Committee's report on the future of New Zealand's defence, says Labour defence spokesperson Geoff Braybrooke. More >>
Labour backs community policing initiative
Monday, 30 August 1999, 10:56 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The community policing initiative in the small North Island town of Mangakino is to be applauded, Labour police spokesperson George Hawkins said today. More >>
Labour to make school clustering easier
Monday, 30 August 1999, 12:07 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour education spokesperson Trevor Mallard today welcomed the proposed establishment of combined school boards of trustees and said Labour would make the path easier for other schools wanting similar set-ups. More >>
Labour to make school clustering easier
Monday, 30 August 1999, 12:07 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour education spokesperson Trevor Mallard today welcomed the proposed establishment of combined school boards of trustees and said Labour would make the path easier for other schools wanting similar set-ups. More >>
End of a sorry saga
Friday, 27 August 1999, 5:43 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour tourism spokesperson Damien O'Connor said the cancellation of the Millennium concert planned for Bastion Point was the end of a sorry saga which could have lasting damage to New Zealand's tourism industry. More >>
More competition won't build a knowledge society
Friday, 27 August 1999, 5:41 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour associate education spokesperson Steve Maharey has slammed the Government's funding announcement for tertiary education as "more of the market driven policies which have been so destructive to the sector over the past nine years". More >>
More competition won't build a knowledge society
Friday, 27 August 1999, 5:41 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour associate education spokesperson Steve Maharey has slammed the Government's funding announcement for tertiary education as "more of the market driven policies which have been so destructive to the sector over the past nine years". More >>
Mark Peck Speech - Labour's Science approach
Friday, 27 August 1999, 4:02 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
You have asked me to outline the next Labour Government's approach to Research Science and Technology. More >>
Auckland traffic fines may be invalid
Friday, 27 August 1999, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Have you received a parking ticket from Auckland City Council since March this year? It may be invalid, says Manukau East MP Ross Robertson. More >>
Commissioner asked to investigate Ascot case
Friday, 27 August 1999, 7:10 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour health spokesperson Annette King has asked the Health and Disability Commissioner to investigate the care Shirleen Casey received at Ascot Hospital in Auckland. More >>
Naming liars
Thursday, 26 August 1999, 6:02 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour deputy leader Michael Cullen said he stood by everything he said in Parliament this afternoon. More >>
Labour committed to consumer choice on GM Food
Thursday, 26 August 1999, 4:54 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour has repeated its promise that it will, in its first one hundred days of being elected to office, establish a Royal Commission to investigate genetic modification of food. More >>
Banks, petrol companies strain public patience
Thursday, 26 August 1999, 4:52 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The increases in petrol prices and bank charges show the need for a tougher government attitude towards anti-competitive business practices, says Labour Commerce spokesperson Paul Swain. More >>
IT review welcome but long overdue
Thursday, 26 August 1999, 4:11 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour state sector spokesperson Trevor Mallard has cautiously welcomed the review of information technology projects in the public sector but said it was long overdue. More >>
Swain welcomes support for takeover code
Thursday, 26 August 1999, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
A Merrill Lynch survey showing most international fund managers think New Zealand should have a takeover code has been welcomed by Labour's Commerce spokesperson Paul Swain. More >>
Michael Cullen - Labour and Business
Wednesday, 25 August 1999, 6:28 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
3.30pm, Wednesday 25 August, 1999 Thank you for the opportunity to be here today. As we approach the election Labour is excited at the possibility of forming new partnerships with business to improve New Zealand's mediocre economic performance. More >>
Helen Clark speech to Employers Federation
Wednesday, 25 August 1999, 10:39 am | New Zealand Labour Party
I have come here today well aware that the Employers' Federation has in many respects nailed its colours to the mast of the policies of the present government. But I also come well aware that Labour's positive programme for industry and business development ... More >>
APEC 10 years & beyond - Mike Moore Speech
Tuesday, 24 August 1999, 12:52 am | New Zealand Labour Party
It’s a pleasure to join hands with you today and to speak, not only about New Zealand’s interests and regional interests, but the global imperatives necessary so we can raise living standards and build a better trading system that’s more balanced, fairer ... More >>
