Labour Party

Labour criticises National's cuts to housing agencies amid tax breaks

Labour Party

5 months ago

Labour criticises National's cuts to housing agencies amid tax breaks

In a move criticised heavily by the Labour Party, the National Government has announced a reduction of 170 jobs at Kāinga Ora and the...

The interim report from the Tribunal highlights serious consequences of repealing Section 7AA, which ensures protections for Māori children in state care.

Labour Party

5 months ago

Labour voices concern over proposed repeal of Oranga Tamariki's Section 7AA

Labour's children’s spokesperson Willow-Jean Prime has called for the National Government to reconsider its coalition commitment with ACT regarding the Oranga Tamariki...

Labour Leader Chris Hipkins described the decision as "a dark day for Kiwi kids," emphasising that a third of the government's cuts directly impact children's services.

Labour Party

6 months ago

Proposed government cuts spell "dark day for Kiwi kids," says Labour

The Labour Party has voiced its strong opposition to the government's recent announcement that 1,000 jobs at the Ministry of Education and Oranga...

Funding freeze threatens social housing developments, Labour warns

Labour Party

6 months ago

Funding freeze threatens social housing developments, Labour warns

Labour's Housing spokesperson, Kieran McAnulty, on Tuesday voiced strong criticism over the Coalition Government's refusal to commit to long-term funding for social housing,...

Hipkins contrasted this with Labour's inclusive vision, promising that Labour would be "making it very clear over the next two-and-a-half years that the only party with a vision for New Zealand is Labour."

Labour Party

7 months ago

Labour vows to tackle inequality, setting sights on national engagement

In the wake of perceived increasing inequality and division under the National Government, Chris Hipkins, the Leader of the Labour Party, has committed to...