News & Achievements
How much do you know about Aotearoa’s unique environment?
Test your knowledge this World Environment Day!
Think you’re a nature super-fan? Can’t tell a kauri from a kāmahi? To celebrate World Environment Day this week, we’ve put together a quiz to test how much you know about Te Taiao.
Flex your nature muscles or learn something new about the world we live in… then challenge your friends to do better. Good luck!
Continue reading →Five things you might have missed
You’ve probably already heard that last week the Government released this year’s Budget. It’s something we’re really excited about (and if you are too, you can read more here), because we know it’s a key part of our plan to secure a strong COVID recovery.
Continue reading →What people are saying about Budget 2021
Yesterday, Grant Robertson unveiled this year’s Budget. With a focus on securing our recovery and tackling long-term challenges – like climate change, housing, and child wellbeing – Budget 2021 delivers targeted investments to reduce inequality while keeping a lid on debt.
Continue reading →10 highlights of Budget 2021
This year’s Budget is focused on securing our recovery while tackling long term issues like child wellbeing, housing and climate change. It’s full of initiatives to help us meet the challenges of COVID-19 and come out stronger on the other side.
There’s a lot in Budget 2021 – here are 10 key things you need to know.
Continue reading →Our Achievements
Since coming into Government in 2017, we’ve worked hard to tackle the long term challenges facing New Zealand, and we’re proud of the progress we’ve made on the big issues like child poverty, housing and climate change.
However, we know there’s more to do. That’s why we’re committed to building on our progress so together, we grow a strong economy that gives security to all. Read more about our priorities.
Here are some of the things we’ve achieved so far.
Updated 31 October 2022.
Continue reading →What’s in Budget 2021?
Budget 2021 has now been released! To see more about what's in the Budget, click here.
In just a few days, the Government will release this year’s Budget, setting out how we’ll continue to secure our recovery from COVID-19, while tackling long-term challenges like child poverty and climate change. While the full details will be kept tightly under wraps until Thursday afternoon, the Government has announced a few Budget policies ahead of time – a sneak preview of what you can expect on Budget Day.
Continue reading →A history of supporting New Zealanders
Labour has always been forward-thinking – consistently focusing on reducing inequality, protecting the rights of workers, and tackling long-term problems to ensure a better future.
Continue reading →Securing our recovery with Budget 2021
Next week, our Government will set out the next steps in our COVID recovery with Budget 2021. We’re taking a balanced approach that will create jobs, grow the economy, and keep a lid on debt, while tackling long-term issues like child wellbeing, housing, and climate change.
Continue reading →Jacinda Ardern: Pre-Budget speech to Business New Zealand
Today, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern gave a speech to Business New Zealand, setting out the next steps in our plan as we reconnect with the world and secure our recovery. Read the full speech below.
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