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Working Together On Consistent Support For Veterans This Anzac Day

Published: Wed 24 Apr 2024 03:32 PM
Our two-tiered system for veterans’ support is out of step with our closest partners, and all parties in Parliament should work together to fix it, Labour veterans’ affairs spokesperson Greg O’Connor said. The law says those who served after 1974 ... Read more...

Penny Drops – But What About Seymour And Peters?

Published: Wed 24 Apr 2024 02:42 PM
Stripping two Ministers of their portfolios just six months into the job shows Christopher Luxon’s management style is lacking, Labour Leader Chris Hipkins said. Read more...

PM Announces Changes To Portfolios

Published: Wed 24 Apr 2024 12:43 PM
The Prime Minister has advised the Governor-General to give effect to the changes today. Read more...

Minister Welcomes Hydrogen Milestone

Published: Tue 23 Apr 2024 07:57 PM
Our Government plans to double the supply of renewable energy which will play an important role in supporting the development of the hydrogen sector. Read more...

Budget Blunder Shows Nicola Willis Could Cut Recovery Funding

Published: Tue 23 Apr 2024 04:00 PM
It appears Nicola Willis is about to pull the rug out from under the feet of local communities still dealing with the aftermath of last year’s severe weather, and local councils relying on funding to build back from these disasters. It’s been ... Read more...

New Caledonia Anzac Service, Science Lab Opening

Published: Tue 23 Apr 2024 03:59 PM
Parliamentary Under-Secretary Jenny Marcroft will represent the government at Anzac Day commemorations in New Caledonia and open a new science facility in Nouméa. “It is an honour to share these special commemorations with our Pacific friends and neighbours ... Read more...

Further Environmental Mismanagement On The Cards

Published: Tue 23 Apr 2024 01:11 PM
The Government is hellbent on pushing our natural environment to the brink, exploiting everything it can for any profit that can be squeezed out of it. Read more...

RMA Changes Will Be A Disaster For Environment

Published: Tue 23 Apr 2024 11:35 AM
The Government is making short-sighted changes to the Resource Management Act (RMA) that will take away environmental protection in favour of short-term profits, Labour’s environment spokesperson Rachel Brooking said today. Read more...

HRC Hijacked By Radicals, Disband It

Published: Tue 23 Apr 2024 11:16 AM
“While Kiwi households and government departments are tightening their budgets, the Human Rights Commission is throwing its $15 million budget at left-wing activism – the latest being a campaign for a divisive constitution ,” says ACT Justice ... Read more...

Labour Supports Urgent Changes To Emergency Management System

Published: Tue 23 Apr 2024 10:17 AM
Labour welcomes the release of the report into the North Island weather events and looks forward to working with the Government to ensure that New Zealand is as prepared as it can be for the next natural disaster. Read more...
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