Labour won’t win back Auckland until the city can trust the party again.
Labour wants Auckland back — but voters haven’t forgotten Labour leader Chris Hipkins has fired the starting gun for election year with a clear message: Auckland must be won back.…
Christopher Luxon announces:Election to be held on 7 November
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced the election will be on 7 November, continuing the tradition in recent years of setting a date at the start of the political year.…
Backing our Indian communities to thrive in New Zealand
First and foremost, I want to give a big thank you to our Indian communities for welcoming the Labour team and I into your spaces this year, be it into…
Labour Moves Into the Lead as Voter Mood Shifts, New Poll Shows
As the year comes to a close, the political mood in New Zealand appears to be shifting. A new poll shows Labour pulling ahead of National, opening up a clear…
A Year of Going Backwards Under National
It’s the summer holidays and what better time to reflect on the year that has been. Labour has taken a lot of time to get back to the basics of…
The government reveals long-secret projects under Fast Track Bill!
The Government has finally released the first round of projects up for approval under its Fast Track Bill, and it’s clear why it has kept the list secret for so…
Disability communities are tired of being left behind
For more than a week, we have cheered as Kiwi Para athletes have won medals and set personal bests at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Their grit, dedication, skill, and…
Chris Hipkins Distances Himself from Labour MP’s Support for Benefit Sanctions
Labour leader Chris Hipkins is distancing himself from comments made by one of his MPs, Greg O’Connor, who suggested that sanctions for young beneficiaries might be a “good idea.” Labour…
National ignores evidence on failed boot camps
Aotearoa could be a country where every child grows up safe and loved, receives a well-rounded education, and feels a sense of belonging in their whānau and community. For some…
National’s cuts put our health at risk
New Zealanders need and deserve a strong public health system. Here in Auckland and throughout the country, we need to ensure hospitals, clinics and community providers have the resources needed…
National sacrificing nature for profit
The National Government is sacrificing nature and granting itself unprecedented power, all in the name of private profit. What’s more, it doesn’t want Kiwis to have a say in the…
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins Urges MPs to Steer Clear of Pay Review Decisions”
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins Advocates for Politicians to Stay Clear of Pay Review Decisions In light of the recent decision by the independent Remuneration Authority to increase MPs’ salaries, Labour…
Lifting incomes and supporting people must be core Govt work
Decisions made by governments can have big consequences for our communities. The economic reforms of the 1980s and 1990s are a perfect example of that. It was a time of…
100 days of National taking us backwards
When Labour came into government, our 100-day plan was ambitious. It focused on taking New Zealand forward with a plan to help Kiwis get ahead and tackle the big challenges…