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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 >>
Kiwisaver contribution holiday not the break workers need
Friday, 7 October 2016, 10:51 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The number of working New Zealanders needing to stop Kiwisaver payments is another sign that many people are not seeing benefit from growth in the economy, says Grant Robertson Labour’s Finance spokesperson. More >>
Nominations open the East Coast electorate
Thursday, 6 October 2016, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Nominations have opened for those who wish to be the Labour candidate for the East Coast electorate in the 2017 General Election. More >>
Fight Club failings
Thursday, 6 October 2016, 1:05 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Corrections Minister must take full responsibility for the widespread management failings within Mt Eden prison, says Labour’s Corrections spokesperson Kelvin Davis. More >>
Rethink welcomed
Thursday, 6 October 2016, 11:49 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The Labour Party is pleased that Craig Foss is reconsidering the return of New Zealand soldiers buried in Malaysia, says Labour’s Foreign Affairs spokesperson David Shearer. More >>
Disappointment over UN vote
Thursday, 6 October 2016, 9:21 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Helen Clark showed her characteristic drive and determination in her campaign to be UN Secretary General, and most New Zealanders will be disappointed she hasn't been selected, says the Leader of the Opposition Andrew Little. More >>
Māori need answers on Land Court job losses
Wednesday, 5 October 2016, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Māori landowners, Māori employees and Treaty partners need answers after a Ministry of Justice consultation document has revealed dozens of roles will be disestablished at the Māori Land Court, says Ikaroa-Rāwhiti MP Meka Whaitiri. More >>
Key’s ‘efficiencies’ = DHBs’ pain
Wednesday, 5 October 2016, 2:03 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
John Key’s talk of ‘efficiencies’ ignores the fact the Government is chronically underfunding health to the tune of $1.7 billion, says Labour’s Acting Health spokesperson Dr David Clark. More >>
More than 1,300 schools to face budget cuts
Wednesday, 5 October 2016, 9:47 am | New Zealand Labour Party
The latest Ministry of Education figures reveal thousands of schools will face cuts to funding under National’s new operations grant funding model, says Labour's Education spokesperson Chris Hipkins. More >>
Speculation fever spreads around country
Tuesday, 4 October 2016, 4:45 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
House prices in Wellington, Hamilton and Tauranga are going off as a result of uncontrolled property speculation spilling over from the Auckland market, says Labour’s housing spokesperson Phil Twyford. “Speculators who have been priced out of Auckland are ... More >>
New Zealand lags on aid targets
Tuesday, 4 October 2016, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The National Government needs to live up to its commitments and allocate 0.7 per cent of Gross National Income on development assistance, says Labour’s spokesperson on Pacific Climate Change Su’a William Sio. More >>
War on drugs needs more troops
Tuesday, 4 October 2016, 12:42 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Minister of Police must urgently address the number of officers investigating illegal drugs if she is serious about making a dent in the meth trade, says Labour’s Police spokesperson Stuart Nash. More >>
Government must be more than a bystander on the economy
Tuesday, 4 October 2016, 12:39 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Despite what he might think John Key is not a political commentator, but actually a leader in a Government who needs to take responsibility for the conditions that mean a rise in interest rates will represent a major threat to the New Zealand economy, ... More >>
Government starves RNZ into selling Auckland asset
Tuesday, 4 October 2016, 12:37 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Just weeks after TVNZ opened its refurbished Auckland head office costing more than $60 million, RNZ (Radio New Zealand) has been forced to put its Auckland office on the market to keep itself afloat, says Labour’s Broadcasting spokesperson Clare ... More >>
Doctors strike symptom of health cuts
Monday, 3 October 2016, 6:25 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Doctors strike symptom of health cuts The notice of strike action issued by the junior doctors today is the result of years of National’s cuts to the health system, says Labour’s Associate Health spokesperson Dr David Clark. “District Health Boards ... More >>
Māori Party all hui no-doey on housing
Monday, 3 October 2016, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
The Māori Party should stop tinkering and start fixing tragic Māori housing statistics in the face of a national housing crisis, says Labour’s Māori Development spokesman Kelvin Davis. More >>
Labour committed to eliminating child poverty
Monday, 3 October 2016, 11:01 am | New Zealand Labour Party
Labour accepts the challenge from Children’s Commissioner Andrew Becroft to cut child poverty and calls on the Prime Minister to do the same, says Leader of the Opposition Andrew Little. More >>
Hazardous PKE shipment must be sent back
Sunday, 2 October 2016, 5:48 pm | New Zealand Labour Party
Hazardous PKE shipment must be sent back A ship carrying Palm Kernel Extract (PKE) from an unregistered source is a potential biosecurity hazard risk to New Zealand and should be sent back, says Labour’s Biosecurity spokesperson Damien O’Connor. More >>
