News & Achievements
Week That Was: Our plan!
Our Week That Was series gives you a round-up of all the achievements, announcements, and other political goings-on around Parliament and across the country over the past week. We're proud of all we're doing to make New Zealand a great place to live - and we want to share it with you!
Nau mai ki Te Wiki o te reo Māori!
Nau mai ki Te Wiki o te reo Māori – Welcome to Māori Language Week!
This year's theme is kia kaha te reo Māori - let the Māori language live!
Getting involved is as simple as trying a simple ‘kia ora’ (hello) or ‘mā te wā’ (bye) as you go about your day! Start today. Support, sing and speak. Whatever you choose, it all contributes to the future of the language and the shape of our nation. Kia kaha te reo Māori!
Week That Was: Pacific, Public Service, Provincial Growth Fund!
Our Week That Was series gives you a round-up of all the achievements, announcements, and other political goings-on around Parliament and across the country over the past week. We're proud of all we're doing to make New Zealand a great place to live - and we want to share it with you!
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Let's make rentals warm and dry
Over a third of Kiwis rent. That's nearly 600,000 households. Many of these homes are cold and damp.
These living conditions aren't just unpleasant - they're unhealthy.
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What we're doing for Canterbury
Eight years on from the first earthquake, we take a look back at all the things we've achieved so far for Canterbury and its people. Check it out...
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Week That Was: Keeping New Zealand moving forward!
Our Week That Was series gives you a round-up of all the achievements, announcements, and other political goings-on around Parliament and across the country over the past week. We're proud of all we're doing to make New Zealand a great place to live - and we want to share it with you!
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Making life better for renters
Renting has become a long-term reality for many New Zealanders. In fact, approximately one third of all New Zealand households currently rent their home. However, our laws around renting have simply not kept up.
We're committed to making life better for renters. We need to make sure everyone's rights are protected, and everyone has the chance to feel at home.
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Week That Was: Rebuilding hospitals, schools, and criminal justice
Our Week That Was series gives you a round-up of all the achievements, announcements, and other political goings-on around Parliament and across the country over the past week. We're proud of all we're doing to make New Zealand a great place to live - and we want to share it with you!
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What we're doing in mental health
Mental health is a serious issue facing thousands upon thousands of New Zealanders - and it's one Labour, and this Government, is making a priority.
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