Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
New Zealand Labour Party - Latest News [Page 8]
National Arguing With Itself Over House Prices
Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 11:30 am | New Zealand Labour Party
“When the Finance Minister and Housing Minister are disagreeing with the Prime Minister it’s difficult to know who is in charge,” Barbara Edmonds said. More >>
PM Fails To Stand Up To Seymour - Again
Wednesday, 27 August 2025, 8:33 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Christopher Luxon needs to needs to show leadership, everything he is doing is making things worse, says Labour public service spokesperson Camilla Belich. More >>
National In Housing Conflict While Economy Spirals
Monday, 25 August 2025, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“National is out of touch, especially when they can’t make their collective minds up about housing,” Labour acting housing spokesperson Arena Williams said. More >>
Another Broken Promise As Rates Keep Climbing
Thursday, 21 August 2025, 10:43 am | New Zealand Labour Party
“National made promises to ratepayers on water infrastructure they cannot keep, and now they’ve realised it. Simon Watts’ hodge podge approach could leave many households paying almost double the rates they are now,” Labour local government ... More >>
More Jobs At Risk In Tasman Sawmill Closure
Thursday, 21 August 2025, 10:34 am | New Zealand Labour Party
“These are hardworking people who are at risk of losing their jobs here,” Labour MP for West Coast-Tasman Damien O’Connor said. More >>
Labour Bill Allows Employees To Talk About Their Pay
Thursday, 21 August 2025, 7:15 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The Employment Relations (Employee Remuneration Disclosure) Amendment Bill makes pay secrecy clauses unenforceable and protects workers who discuss their pay from disciplinary action by an employer. More >>
Labour Law Change Protects Survivors Of Family Violence
Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 8:12 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“This Bill is about safety, dignity, and justice. It is about recognising that people who have experienced family violence should not be hurt by the very institution charged with protecting them,” Tracey McLellan said. More >>
Still No New Ferries As The Aratere Retires
Monday, 18 August 2025, 2:07 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“Christopher Luxon has wasted more than half a billion dollars to replace the Cook Strait ferries and doesn’t have anything to show for it,” Labour transport spokesperson Tangi Utikere said. More >>
Auckland Cost Of Living Worse Under National
Sunday, 17 August 2025, 12:29 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The data shows there are more Aucklanders who can and want to work compared to a year ago, but there simply aren't enough jobs for them, Labour Leader Chris Hipkins said. More >>
Eye-Watering Break Fee For Botched Ferries
Friday, 15 August 2025, 12:40 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“Nicola Willis’ terrible decision-making has now cost taxpayers more than half a billion dollars in total – $671 million – with no new ferries to show for it,” Labour transport spokesperson Tangi Utikere said. More >>
Kiwis Leaving Clear Vote Of No Confidence In Luxon
Friday, 15 August 2025, 11:57 am | New Zealand Labour Party
“The number of New Zealanders leaving is a clear vote of no confidence in Christopher Luxon and his government,” Labour finance and economy spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said. More >>
Food Prices Soar Under National
Friday, 15 August 2025, 11:34 am | New Zealand Labour Party
“Christopher Luxon promised to make the cost of living better, instead he’s making it worse,” Labour finance and economy spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said. More >>
Housing Under National Goes From Bad To Worse
Thursday, 14 August 2025, 3:46 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Chris Bishop has finally admitted only 45 social houses have been built by his government, Labour Housing spokesperson Kieran McAnulty said. More >>
Radiology Worse Under National
Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 10:18 am | New Zealand Labour Party
A report out this week shows public radiology services have been hampered by National’s hiring freezes, ageing equipment and staff burnout, with National’s cuts contributing to an exodus of staff to private services. More >>
Fewer Homes And Jobs Under National
Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 9:06 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The lack of building is contributing to a huge slowdown in construction, with 18,000 job losses in just over 18 months. Many people working in construction are now having to look overseas for work that should be available here. More >>
National Is Making The Cost Of Living Worse
Monday, 11 August 2025, 5:19 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“National has found the cash for board directors, property speculators and tobacco companies but is failing to bring down costs for everyday New Zealanders,” Labour Leader Chris Hipkins said. More >>
Health Services Worse Under National
Monday, 11 August 2025, 12:52 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
“Kiwis’ access to healthcare is getting worse under National. In recent weeks we’ve seen a number of areas where getting treatment is harder or more expensive for New Zealanders,” Labour health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall said. More >>
Boot Camp Failure Must End Now
Friday, 8 August 2025, 2:54 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
We need clear answers on why the Government is still pressing ahead with its Bill to enshrine boot camps into law given it’s now obvious that they don’t work. They should scrap it, Labour children’s spokesperson Willow-Jean Prime said. More >>
Unemployment Keeps Climbing Under National
Wednesday, 6 August 2025, 11:17 am | New Zealand Labour Party
“Christopher Luxon promised that his business experience would make life better for New Zealanders – instead he’s making it worse,” Labour finance and economy spokesperson Barbara Edmonds said. More >>
Uncertainty About Changes To School Qualification
Monday, 4 August 2025, 10:26 am | New Zealand Labour Party
NCEA is not perfect, which is why we started to implement a fully consulted change process that this Government delayed. Rushing changes through now for political expediency isn't the answer, Labour education spokesperson Willow-Jean Prime said. More >>
