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Parents, schools, teachers oppose bulk funding

Tuesday, 20 September 2016, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Overwhelming opposition to the National Government’s school bulk funding proposal is unsurprising and Hekia Parata should now unequivocally rule out proceeding with the idea, Labour’s Education spokesperson Chris Hipkins says. More >>

MBIE gives up on enforcing the law

Tuesday, 20 September 2016, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

The Government must provide labour inspectors with the resources they need to enforce basic employment law after reports that MBIE is only prosecuting the worst cases, says Labour’s Workplace Relations and Safety spokesperson Iain Lees-Galloway. More >>

West Coast population declines amid bleak economic forecast

Tuesday, 20 September 2016, 1:01 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Despite the country experiencing record population growth, the number of people living in the West Coast fell, highlighting struggles in the region from low commodity prices and a poor economic forecast, says Labour’s Economic Development spokesperson David ... More >>

Recovery roadblocks cause for concern

Tuesday, 20 September 2016, 10:12 am | New Zealand Labour Party

Strong pressure on mental health services, a flagging local economy and widespread issues with dodgy earthquake repairs are all causes for concern for people in Canterbury according to a new survey, says Labour’s Canterbury spokesperson Megan Woods. More >>

Motel purchase must not kick people onto the street

Monday, 19 September 2016, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

The Government’s purchase of a South Auckland motel to house the homeless must come with a promise that the current long term tenants will not be kicked out onto the streets, says Labour’s Housing spokesperson Phil Twyford. More >>

Not everyone singing along to so-called rock star economy

Monday, 19 September 2016, 1:14 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

The Westpac McDermott Miller Confidence Survey shows there is serious unease about the economy’s ability to deliver benefits to many New Zealanders, despite the Government trumpeting headline figures, says Labour’s Finance spokesperson Grant Robertson. More >>

Youth no better off under National’s “guarantee”

Sunday, 18 September 2016, 9:51 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Youth no better off under National’s “guarantee” John Key’s Youth Guarantee is such a spectacular failure that those who undertake the programme are more likely to end up on a benefit and less likely to end up in full-time employment than those ... More >>

More low-skilled students becoming residents

Sunday, 18 September 2016, 9:49 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

New figures showing international students now make up nearly 40 per cent of all principal applicants approved for New Zealand residency and that their skill level has fallen dramatically, are further evidence that National’s immigration system ... More >>

35% of offshore speculators paying no tax

Sunday, 18 September 2016, 9:46 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

Offshore investors are aggressively exploiting tax breaks to pay no tax on their rental properties according to IRD data released by Labour’s Housing spokesperson Phil Twyford. “35% of offshore investors are paying no tax on their properties, ... More >>

Friday fish dump stinks

Friday, 16 September 2016, 4:10 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

This government has dumped bad news on a Friday to try to avoid political scrutiny in Parliament, says Labour’s Environment spokesperson David Parker. More >>

OECD report card: National must try harder

Friday, 16 September 2016, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

The OECD report on education shows there’s much more to be done for young Kiwis, Labour’s education spokesperson Chris Hipkins says. More >>

Kermadec stoush shows Māori Party double-standards

Friday, 16 September 2016, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

The Māori Party’s reaction to the trampled Treaty rights and the Government’s lack of consultation on the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary reeks of the same arrogant mismanagement of the unpopular Maori land reforms, Ikaroa-Rāwhiti MP Meka Whaitiri says. More >>

Flawed fish dumping calls

Friday, 16 September 2016, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Labour Party

The finding that MPI failed to properly enforce the law even when it had evidence of fish dumping seriously damages the trust and credibility of the Ministry, the industry and this Government, Labour's Fisheries Spokesperson Rino Tirikatene says. More >>