Road use falling yet roading a major priority
The Government’s ‘roads of national significance’ are tipped to become increasingly insignificant as high oil prices take their toll on road use, Labour’s Transport spokesperson Phil Twyford says.
Adams’ ICT intentions shrouded in secrecy
Extraordinary secrecy surrounds decisions new Information Technology Minister Amy Adams faces in the next six months, calling into question her judgement and her Government’s arrogance and lack of transparency, says Labour’s ICT spokesperson Clare Curran.
Treasury BIM exposes National’s shortcomings
The Treasury’s briefing paper underlines the poverty of National’s ‘recipe’ for economic recovery in New Zealand, says Labour’s Finance spokesperson David Parker.
“Under National’s economic settings, the country continues to get poorer,” David Parker said.
National shows true colours on SOE sales
A plan by John Key to entice corporate and foreign buyers into snapping up shares in our power companies and Air New Zealand has been exposed in an accidentally-released Treasury document, says Labour Leader David Shearer.
Foreign buyers already dictating terms of SOE sales
National is already caving into the interests of potential foreign buyers of our power companies by removing Treaty of Waitangi and social responsibility clauses from legislation designed to protect Kiwis’ interests, says Labour Leader David Shearer.
Building on a deflationary spiral
Figures out today showing building consents are at their lowest since records began in 1965 are another example of this Government’s unambitious economic ‘management’, Labour’s Economic Development spokesperson David Cunliffe says
It’s high time to be waterwise
It’s time for families in Mana to get waterwise and to utilise the help that is being offered in our community to ensure we are all safe in the water, Kris Faafoi MP for Mana said today.
National’s cuts will affect front line force
The Police Minister’s preoccupation with cost cutting will threaten front line Police officers’ ability to prevent and investigate crime Labour’s Police spokesperson Kris Faafoi said today.
Fyfe leads Air New Zealand to greatness
Air New Zealand chief executive Rob Fyfe can take immense pride in his seven years running the airline, says Labour Leader David Shearer.
“Under his direction Air New Zealand has grown in stature and performance,” David Shearer said. “The airline’s contribution to Brand New Zealand cannot be over-estimated.
Government wrong to blame FTA for Crafar sales
A claim by Prime Minister John Key and Land Information Minister Maurice Williamson --- that National had to allow the sale of the Crafar farms to Chinese interests because of the NZ/China free trade agreement which Labour had negotiated --- is plainly wrong, says Labour’s Finance spokesperson David Parker.
