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Residential market ignores election jitters
New Zealand Labour Party

Residential market ignores election jitters

Pre-election uncertainty barely dented residential sentiment, with a survey showing house price expectations holding steady across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017
Main parties’ transport policies contrast sharply
New Zealand Labour Party

Main parties’ transport policies contrast sharply

Labour’s rail-heavy plan and National’s road focus could reshape funding, but both face questions over congestion relief and costs.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 10th Sep 2017
Infrastructure a key election issue, survey finds
Deloitte

Infrastructure a key election issue, survey finds

Businesses want more roads, rail and broadband investment, but most doubt the current plan will deliver the best economic outcomes.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 3rd Sep 2017
Climate change to play a major role in election
Power / Energy

Climate change to play a major role in election

Polls show climate policy is now central to voters, with every major party except New Zealand First facing science questions on emissions.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Aug 2017
Long-term funding tools for Auckland welcomed
Auckland Council

Long-term funding tools for Auckland welcomed

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.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 6th Aug 2017
Labour freshwater plan not totally waterproof
New Zealand Labour Party

Labour freshwater plan not totally waterproof

Environmental and tourism groups say Labour must spell out tougher limits and funding if it is to halt the decline in rivers and lakes.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2017
Time for a national conversation about water pricing?
New Zealand Labour Party

Time for a national conversation about water pricing?

Public anger over bottled exports is forcing ministers to confront whether New Zealand should charge commercial users for water.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 18th Jun 2017
Education Minister announces funding to draw STEM teachers
EduTech

Education Minister announces funding to draw STEM teachers

Education Minister Nikki Kaye has announced a $5.2 million funding boost for Teach First NZ to train more teachers in STEM subjects.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017
Planning conference to discuss three key issues
Smart Cities

Planning conference to discuss three key issues

Planners face fresh pressure from fast-moving reforms, housing demand and hazard risks as more than 600 delegates gather in Wellington.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
Planning forum to challenge politicians
New Zealand Labour Party

Planning forum to challenge politicians

Planning reforms will face scrutiny in Wellington, with more than 600 delegates set to quiz parties on housing, growth and resilience.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
Creative accounting? Labour questions Phase 2 of govt's UFB plan
Unified Communications

Creative accounting? Labour questions Phase 2 of govt's UFB plan

Labour's ICT spokesperson questions where the money is coming from for New Zealand's second phase of the UFB programme.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2017
Labour: Pasifika Education Centre doomed
EduTech

Labour: Pasifika Education Centre doomed

Labour slams government for spurning funding bid, foreseeing the demise of the vital Pasifika Education Centre.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Jun 2016
Labour slams controversial 100k BYOD donation
Bring Your Own Device

Labour slams controversial 100k BYOD donation

The Labour Party is accusing the Govt of ignoring inequalities caused by BYOD after a controversial 100k donation to Wakatipu High School.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 17th May 2016
Labour wants coding to be part of core curriculum
New Zealand Labour Party

Labour wants coding to be part of core curriculum

The Labour Party kicked off its Future of Work conference this week, announcing 10 Big Ideas. Amongst the ideas are several points about education.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2016
Labour's big ideas
EduTech

Labour's big ideas

The Labour Party has announced 10 Big Ideas as part of its Future of Work conference held in Auckland this week, with technology playing a big role.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2016
The 21st century ICT race is on, says Labour
Information Communication & Technology

The 21st century ICT race is on, says Labour

New Zealand urged to capitalize on global tech opportunities amid growing competition, says Labour's ICT spokesperson.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Fri, 4th Mar 2016
More fees further undermine 'free' education, Labour says
EduTech

More fees further undermine 'free' education, Labour says

Charging parents for school enrolment ballots is unfair, says New Zealand's Labour Party, as it criticises fees for out-of-zone students.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Feb 2016
Joyce hits back at Labour over expenditure criticism
New Zealand Labour Party

Joyce hits back at Labour over expenditure criticism

Economic Dev Minister hits back at Labour Party over criticism of $200k app; says it will save printing costs.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2016

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