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WINZ conference cost $1764 per person
Sunday, 25 July 1999, 6:26 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The WINZ conference at the centre of a public storm because of the $165,000 spent on chartered planes had an astonishing total cost of $247,000, said Labour spokesperson on employment Steve Maharey. More >>
The con deconstructed
Sunday, 25 July 1999, 2:34 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
"Bill English's acknowledgement today that his dollar for dollar pledge is unsustainable beyond the next Parliamentary term shows what a shallow piece of politics it is," Labour finance spokesperson Michael Cullen said today. More >>
Where's Roger hiding?
Friday, 23 July 1999, 5:38 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Minister of Social Services, Work and Income must come out of hiding and demonstrate a commitment to getting New Zealand's biggest government department focused on its job, Labour employment spokesperson Steve Maharey said today. More >>
Debating the future of ACC
Friday, 23 July 1999, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Labour ACC spokesperson Ruth Dyson today called for a real debate on the options for the future, at the "Rebuilding ACC Beyond 2000" Conference at the Michael Fowler Centre in Wellington. More >>
More tall stories from the Tories
Friday, 23 July 1999, 1:42 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
"Cheap scare tactics based on a deliberate lie," said Labour finance spokesperson Michael Cullen today in response to Bill Birch's attack on Labour's superannuation policy. More >>
Maaori education strategy
Thursday, 22 July 1999, 5:56 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour Maaori education spokesperson Nanaia Mahuta says the release of the Maaori education strategy is thin on the ground and lacks substance. More >>
Maaori education strategy
Thursday, 22 July 1999, 5:55 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour Maaori education spokesperson Nanaia Mahuta says the release of the Maaori education strategy is thin on the ground and lacks substance. More >>
Labour buys into Buy NZ Made
Thursday, 22 July 1999, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour has come out strongly in favour of the Buy New Zealand Made campaign, saying it is an ideal example of where a partnership between industry and government can and must work. More >>
Law commission report on women welcomed
Thursday, 22 July 1999, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Judith Tizard, Auckland Central MP today welcomed the Law Commission report on Womens Access to Justice in New Zealand. More >>
Get off the sidelines, Sowry
Thursday, 22 July 1999, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
"Roger Sowry must suspend WINZ Chief Executive Christine Rankin immediately and commission a full audit into the department," Labour employment spokesperson Steve Maharey said today. More >>
HFA bias on fertility contracts
Thursday, 22 July 1999, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Health Funding Authority's bias towards private health providers is placing another service at National Women's Hospital under serious threat, Labour health spokesperson Annette King revealed today. More >>
Labour seeks industry input on super' tax regime
Thursday, 22 July 1999, 7:45 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour finance spokesperson Michael Cullen is seeking further discussions with the superannuation industry on the tax regime for private superannuation. More >>
Labour calls on govt cut up Rankin's credit card
Thursday, 22 July 1999, 12:50 am | New Zealand Labour Party
"It seems the only way to stop Christine Rankin's spending splurge is to cut up her credit card.," Labour spokesperson on employment Steve Maharey said today. More >>
Roading project leads to $63 million blowout
Wednesday, 21 July 1999, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
"New Zealand's largest roading project is heading for a $63 million blow-out in cost," Labour MP Mark Gosche said today. More >>
Young thugs threaten witness
Wednesday, 21 July 1999, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
A south Auckland woman who did her civic duty by reporting a theft, has been threatened by a gang of teenage thugs after her name, address and phone number were given to the offender, Labour police spokesperson George Hawkins said today. More >>
Labour sets terms for economic debate
Wednesday, 21 July 1999, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
"Labour has defined the basic terms of the election debate about the economy," Labour finance spokesperson Michael Cullen said today. More >>
Sutton - Speech to Animal Health & Crop Protection
Wednesday, 21 July 1999, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Hon Jim Sutton Labour Spokesperson on Agriculture SPEECH NOTES New Zealand Association for Animal Health and Crop Protection (AGCARM) Wednesday 21 July 9.45am James Cook Centra, Wellington More >>
More glitz from WINZ
Wednesday, 21 July 1999, 11:45 am | New Zealand Labour Party
WINZ approved an extravagant $64,180 budget for a one and a half day hui which achieved nothing and "served only as a time for meeting people and renewing friendships," according to information supplied anonymously by a hui participant to Invercargill ... More >>
Rankin should step down
Wednesday, 21 July 1999, 11:09 am | New Zealand Labour Party
"Natural justice demands that Christine Rankin should step down from disciplinary proceedings against the WINZ manager she alleges misled her into approving expensive chartered flights to Wairakei for a staff training conference," Labour spokesperson ... More >>
Helen Clark welcomes WTO developments
Wednesday, 21 July 1999, 10:15 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour Leader Helen Clark today welcomed developments in the World Trade Organisation's quest for a the new director-general. More >>
