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More cops needed to tackle P
Monday, 17 October 2016, 3:56 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
New Police statistics obtained in Written Questions show John Key is losing his War on P, highlighting the need for more Police, says Opposition Leader Andrew Little. More >>
MBIE docs show country needs KiwiBuild
Monday, 17 October 2016, 12:24 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
John Key’s spin that New Zealand is in a building boom does not change the massive shortfall in building construction as new MBIE papers reveal, says Labour Party housing spokesperson Phil Twyford. More >>
1 in 7 Akl houses now going to big property speculators
Saturday, 15 October 2016, 9:10 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
1 in 7 Akl houses now going to big property speculators Speculators are running riot in the Auckland housing market making life tougher for first home buyers, says Labour’s housing spokesperson Phil Twyford. Newly released data from Core Logic shows a 40 ... More >>
Community law centres get much needed support
Friday, 14 October 2016, 12:11 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
New Zealand’s network of community law centres, who operate out of more than 140 locations across the country, have today received a much needed boost, says Labour’s Justice spokesperson Jacinda Ardern. More >>
The Labour Party mourns Helen Kelly
Friday, 14 October 2016, 9:26 am | New Zealand Labour Party
“After a long illness, borne with irrepressible fortitude and humour, and a determination that her final months should make a difference for others, she leaves her much-loved family, and a multitude of friends and colleagues, deeply saddened by her loss, and ... More >>
Labour mourns passing of Helen Kelly
Friday, 14 October 2016, 8:48 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Helen Kelly was a passionate advocate for working New Zealanders and for a safe and decent working life, Leader of the Opposition Andrew Little says More >>
Little: Speech to the Police Association Conference
Thursday, 13 October 2016, 4:15 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Police Association has become a strong and respected voice for Police officers and for policing in New Zealand. There is no doubt that frontline sworn and civilian staff are strongly advocated for. More >>
1,000 more police for safer communities
Thursday, 13 October 2016, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour will fund an extra 1,000 Police in its first term to tackle the rising rate of crime, says Leader of the Opposition Andrew Little. More >>
Call for all-party round table on homelessness
Thursday, 13 October 2016, 2:15 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour is calling on the Government to take part in a roundtable meeting to hammer out a cross-party agreement on ending homelessness. More >>
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 >>
