Labour Party

Labour will invest in the potential of Pacific people

28.10.2008

Labour will support a highly educated and skilled Pacific population, and will continue to invest in the enormous potential of Pacific people in New Zealand, Pacific Island Affairs Minister Luamanuvao Winnie Laban said today.

Releasing Labour's Pacific Island Affairs policy, Laban said New Zealand is a proud Pacific nation, with our Pacific identity part of what makes our nation so special.

"Labour is committed to supporting and enhancing our Pacific communities. We are proud that many Pacific families have bee... more +

Nats insult Pacific workers

Luamanuvao Winnie Laban

22.10.2008

National's immigration spokesman about the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme are taking New Zealand back to the 1970s

"National's Dr Lockwood Smith's narrow-minded comments suggesting that New Zealand needs more Asian workers, 'becau... more +

Opening of Pacific Island Media Association Conference

Luamanuvao Winnie Laban

10.10.2008

Pacific Island Affairs Minister Luamanuvao Winnie Laban's speech notes from the opening remarks at the PIMA Conference.

Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Ni sa bula vinaka, Namaste, Kia orana, Ia Orana, Gud de tru olgeta, Taloha ni, Talofa, Kia ora tatou and Warm Pacific Greetings to you all this morning.

It is fabulous to be here to join members and supporters of PIMA for your 2008 conference.... more +