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Working people carrying the can for the Government

Thursday, 13 October 2016, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Today’s announcement of a Government operating surplus is the result of the hard work of many Kiwi businesses and workers, who will be asking themselves if they are receiving their fair share of growth in the economy, Grant Robertson Labour Finance ... More >>

Breast cancer drugs should be available

Thursday, 13 October 2016, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Labour supports the Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition’s campaign for better access to cancer treatments as more patients are denied what is freely available in Australia, says Labour’s Health spokesperson Annette King. More >>

It’s time for KiwiBuild

Wednesday, 12 October 2016, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

New data revealing just 18 affordable homes have been built and sold to first home buyers in Auckland’s Special Housing Areas show National’s flagship housing policy has failed and Labour’s comprehensive housing plan is needed, says Leader of the ... More >>

Pasifika wins big in Auckland elections

Wednesday, 12 October 2016, 11:23 am | New Zealand Labour Party

The Labour Party’s Pacific Candidates who stood for local elections in Auckland came out on top with 14 winners, says Labour’s Pacific Island Affairs spokesperson Su’a William Sio. More >>

Seven7 hikoi to stop sexual violence

Wednesday, 12 October 2016, 11:12 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Seven marathons in seven days shows commitment from several advocacy groups walking, talking and working towards stopping sexual violence in Aotearoa, says Labour’s Māori Development spokesman Kelvin Davis. More >>

Road toll passes 2013 total

Tuesday, 11 October 2016, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

The road toll for the year to date has already passed the total for the whole of 2013, raising serious questions about the Government’s underfunding of road safety, says Labour’s Transport spokesperson Sue Moroney. More >>

Bay principals slam charter school decision

Monday, 10 October 2016, 1:39 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

A letter from Hawke’s Bay principals to the Education Minister slams the lack of consultation over the establishment of a charter school in the region and seriously calls into question the decision making going on under Hekia Parata’s watch, says ... More >>

Government needs to act on voter turnout crisis

Monday, 10 October 2016, 1:10 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

With fewer than 40 per cent of eligible voters having their say in the 2016 local elections, the Government must get serious and come up with a plan to increase voter turnout, says Labour’s Local Government Spokesperson Meka Whaitiri. More >>

Strong Local Election Results in Mt Roskill

Sunday, 9 October 2016, 11:43 am | New Zealand Labour Party

“The election of Phil Goff as Auckland’s new Mayor is a source of great pride to Mt Roskill, and other local election results in Roskill show that people in our community support strong, progressive, local leadership”, says Labour candidate ... More >>

A good night for Labour’s local government candidates

Sunday, 9 October 2016, 11:01 am | New Zealand Labour Party

In Wellington, Justin Lester became the first Labour mayor for 30 years, leading a council where three out of four Labour candidates were elected. Both of Labour’s Wellington Regional Council and CCDHB candidates were also successful. More >>

UN concludes NZ must take systemic approach

Saturday, 8 October 2016, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

UN concludes NZ must take systemic approach Ending child poverty does require a systemic approach and the Government must do more to help babies living in horrible and unacceptable conditions, says Labour’s spokesperson for children Jacinda Ardern. More >>

A silver lining for South Dunedin Community

Friday, 7 October 2016, 1:50 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

The re-opening of the South Dunedin Community Police station today, more than 15 months after it was severely affected by the June 2015 floods, signals a positive step forward for the South Dunedin community, Dunedin South MP Clare Curran said. More >>

More contenders for fight clubs

Friday, 7 October 2016, 1:33 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Allegations of fight clubs spreading to other Serco-run prisons must be properly investigated says Labour’s Corrections spokesperson Kelvin Davis. More >>

Minister runs for cover on job losses

Friday, 7 October 2016, 1:21 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Maori Development Minister Te Ururoa Flavell’s refusal to show leadership and provide assurances over the future of the Maori Land Court is disappointing, given he is spearheading contentious Maori land reforms which will impact on the functions of ... More >>