National’s motorway projects poor quality spending
Billions of dollars allocated to state highways is now confirmed as ‘poor quality spending’, says Labour’s Transport spokesperson Phil Twyford.
Illegal laser use endangers pilots and travellers
The unlawful targeting of aircraft by reckless laser users is endangering the safety of both pilots and travellers, says Labour’s Transport Safety spokesperson Iain Lees-Galloway.
“In the past year there have been 100 recorded incidents where lasers pointed at cockpits have impaired pilots’ vision,” Iain Lees-Galloway said.
Treasury catches the Government out again
The Treasury has caught the Government out once again with its briefing paper revealing that National is considering plans to increase class sizes, says Labour’s Associate Education spokesperson Chris Hipkins.
NZ on Air back in spotlight
The role of NZ on Air is back in the spotlight with intense public scrutiny expected over the appointment of its new chair, and questions about its ability to perform its statutory functions being raised, says Labour’s Broadcasting spokesperson Clare Curran.
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.
Unemployment casts dark shadow over Lantern Festival
The annual Lantern Festival should be a time when the Asian community rejoices, yet this year’s celebration looks set to be anything but with the spotlight on the rising numbers of unemployed, says Labour List MP Raymond Huo.
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.
