Labour Party stories
Around 222,900 workers will see higher pay from Friday as New Zealand’s minimum wage rises to NZD $22.70 an hour.
Struggling councils would likely face heavier rates or extra borrowing under National’s plan, as water upgrades remain badly underfunded.
Aucklanders could gain a faster, more connected transport network if the government and council back a billion-dollar light rail plan.
Other transport projects are being shelved nationwide as Auckland gets a $685m standalone bridge for cyclists and pedestrians.
The revived plan could ease congestion and cut emissions, but only if planners avoid the delays and cost overruns that sank Sydney’s project.
New Zealand’s wage subsidy extension and infrastructure spending are meant to blunt soaring unemployment as the economy heads into recession.
Auckland faces a 50,000-home shortfall as Infrastructure New Zealand warns the urban growth plan must avoid political stand-off to work.
Yesterday was Budget Day, and since our Labour-led government released its first budget, Twitter has been afire with responses.
Labour’s rail-heavy plan and National’s road focus could reshape funding, but both face questions over congestion relief and costs.
Businesses want more roads, rail and broadband investment, but most doubt the current plan will deliver the best economic outcomes.
Polls show climate policy is now central to voters, with every major party except New Zealand First facing science questions on emissions.
Auckland's transport pipeline could gain certainty as Labour's proposed fuel levy and targeted rates aim to cover a near NZD $500 million annual gap.
Environmental and tourism groups say Labour must spell out tougher limits and funding if it is to halt the decline in rivers and lakes.
Public anger over bottled exports is forcing ministers to confront whether New Zealand should charge commercial users for water.
Education Minister Nikki Kaye has announced a $5.2 million funding boost for Teach First NZ to train more teachers in STEM subjects.
Labour's ICT spokesperson questions where the money is coming from for New Zealand's second phase of the UFB programme.
Labour slams government for spurning funding bid, foreseeing the demise of the vital Pasifika Education Centre.
The Labour Party is accusing the Govt of ignoring inequalities caused by BYOD after a controversial 100k donation to Wakatipu High School.
The Labour Party kicked off its Future of Work conference this week, announcing 10 Big Ideas. Amongst the ideas are several points about education.
National Party's broad, varied Facebook campaign may have contributed to their election loss, says digital marketing expert.
