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Households Going Hungry Under National
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 11:10 am | New Zealand Labour Party
It’s disheartening to see so many Kiwis going hungry and unable to afford the bare human necessities like food, Labour’s social development and employment spokesperson Willow-Jean Prime said. More >>
Labour Portfolio Reshuffle Shows Team Ready To Govern
Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 12:17 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“As we farewell some outstanding caucus colleagues and welcome new MPs Georgie Dansey and Dan Rosewarne, these refreshed portfolios ensure our team will hit the ground running when we win the election in November,” Chris Hipkins said. More >>
High Costs And Long Waits Block Access To Mental Health Care
Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 7:58 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The Counselling Workforce Report 2026 clearly shows that mental health support is becoming less affordable, while Government-funded services have long waits. More >>
Labour Selects Dan Rosewarne For Waimakariri
Tuesday, 10 March 2026, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“I am honoured to be Labour’s Waimakariri candidate, where I have lived for 21 years and where I am raising my family,” Dan Rosewarne said. More >>
COVID-19 Inquiry Confirms NZ’s Response Robust
Tuesday, 10 March 2026, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“Like the first report, this inquiry finds New Zealand’s response to COVID-19 was robust, with decisions that were considered, appropriate, and guided by the best evidence available at the time,” said Chris Hipkins. More >>
Labour Selects Former UN Climate Official And Business Owner George Hampton For Christchurch Central
Sunday, 8 March 2026, 4:50 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
As your MP, I would use my experience at home and overseas to fight for Christchurch, listen first and then act, and deliver the results our people need today, says George Hampton. More >>
Labour Selects Rata Jamieson For Ilam
Friday, 6 March 2026, 12:05 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Rata is currently studying towards a Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours specialising in Moving Image at the University of Canterbury's Ilam School of Fine Arts. She is also studying towards a Certificate of Arts More >>
Online Safety Inquiry A Step Forward
Thursday, 5 March 2026, 2:02 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“My Members’ Bill on Online Safety reflects the report’s direction. It would put three clear legal duties on online service providers to ensure their platforms are safer." More >>
Building Slump Under National Costs Jobs
Thursday, 5 March 2026, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“The Government’s stop-start approach is hammering construction and costing tens of thousands of jobs,” Labour building and construction spokesperson Arena Williams said. More >>
More Children Living In Hardship Under Luxon
Thursday, 26 February 2026, 11:39 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Christopher Luxon promised to make life better for Kiwis, instead he’s made things harder for families and kids are paying the price, Labour’s child poverty reduction spokesperson Jan Tinetti said. More >>
State Of The Nation Address: Chris Hipkins
Monday, 23 February 2026, 1:18 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
I am promising this: A government that puts the cost of living first. A government that partners with business to create jobs and raise wages. A government that invests in our people and backs our potential. More >>
‘Move On’ Orders Penalise Those With The Least
Sunday, 22 February 2026, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Real solutions mean more homes people can actually live in, mental health and addiction support, opportunities to work and practical pathways off the street, says Labour Auckland spokesperson Carmel Sepuloni. More >>
Bishop Rolls Over For Luxon In Housing Debacle
Thursday, 19 February 2026, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Everyone can see what’s really going on here: David Seymour is pulling the strings to pull housing projects from the suburbs, Christopher Luxon is doing as he’s told, and Chris Bishop is caving. More >>
Broken Tunnel Promise Another Bishop Botch-Up
Wednesday, 18 February 2026, 5:25 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
National went to the election promising delivery. Instead, we’re getting delay and spin. More >>
Food Prices Rise At Fastest Rate In Four Years
Tuesday, 17 February 2026, 12:41 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Despite rising household costs, National is slapping New Zealanders with a new gas tax which will only raise expenses for families even more, Labour finance and economy spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said. More >>
India FTA Must Be For The Good Of New Zealand
Sunday, 15 February 2026, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“Now that we have had the opportunity to scrutinise the agreement we have written to National setting out the conditions that must be met before we will consider supporting the agreement,” Labour Leader Chris Hipkins said. More >>
Govt To Sacrifice Schools And Hospitals For Tar Seal
Thursday, 12 February 2026, 6:33 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Government’s own officials are clear: this isn’t a transport plan. It is a direct trade-off between new roads and funding for health, education, and critical infrastructure. More >>
Hospital Car Parking U-Turn A Win For Staff And Patients
Thursday, 12 February 2026, 5:07 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Hospitals need car parks, but they shouldn’t be built off the backs of low-paid workers and patients, Labour health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall said. More >>
National’s Spin Doesn’t Solve Homelessness
Thursday, 12 February 2026, 10:49 am | New Zealand Labour Party
In September last year the Government boasted it would provide an additional 300 social homes for Housing First to address the homelessness crisis quick smart. Today, barely half of those places have been filled. More >>
Government Making It Worse For Families
Wednesday, 11 February 2026, 9:51 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The State of the Nation report released by the Salvation Army today made it clear – unemployment is worse, housing remains a huge problem, and the cost of living is way too high, leaving more families unable to meet essential needs. More >>
