David Shearer
Chris Trotter on how middle class housing subsidies overwhelmed the social housing priorities of the Labour Party's rank-and-file members
28th Jan 19, 10:04am
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Chris Trotter on how middle class housing subsidies overwhelmed the social housing priorities of the Labour Party's rank-and-file members
Andrew Little promotes key Auckland MPs Phil Twyford and Jacinda Ardern in shadow cabinet reshuffle; Davis, Nash and Salesa also bumped up; Cunliffe, Goff and Mallard demoted and out of shadow cabinet
30th Nov 15, 12:13pm
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Andrew Little promotes key Auckland MPs Phil Twyford and Jacinda Ardern in shadow cabinet reshuffle; Davis, Nash and Salesa also bumped up; Cunliffe, Goff and Mallard demoted and out of shadow cabinet
Treasury report on bank competition used by Minister Goldsmith raises concerns about bank fees but sees 'no severe lack of competition'
28th Sep 15, 3:58pm
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Treasury report on bank competition used by Minister Goldsmith raises concerns about bank fees but sees 'no severe lack of competition'
Kiwis appear stuck with high credit card interest rates despite Aussie crack-down, with the Commerce Commission leaving them to market forces
20th Aug 15, 3:30pm
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Kiwis appear stuck with high credit card interest rates despite Aussie crack-down, with the Commerce Commission leaving them to market forces
Labour's David Shearer targets high bank profits; says they need to 'back off' dairy farmers in debt trouble; criticises high credit card margins; says banks "making a mint out of New Zealanders"
6th Aug 15, 3:06pm
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Labour's David Shearer targets high bank profits; says they need to 'back off' dairy farmers in debt trouble; criticises high credit card margins; says banks "making a mint out of New Zealanders"
David Cunliffe withdraws from Labour leadership race; says supports Andrew Little's candidacy; Race left to Robertson, Little, Parker and possibly Shearer
13th Oct 14, 2:53pm
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David Cunliffe withdraws from Labour leadership race; says supports Andrew Little's candidacy; Race left to Robertson, Little, Parker and possibly Shearer
Electoral Commission says National loses 1 seat to go to 60 after counting of special votes; Green up 1 to 14; Other parties unchanged
4th Oct 14, 2:27pm
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Electoral Commission says National loses 1 seat to go to 60 after counting of special votes; Green up 1 to 14; Other parties unchanged
Labour plans leadership vote through late October, early November; result on Nov 18; Full review due after vote; Meanwhile, caucus eats itself
2nd Oct 14, 9:08am
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Labour plans leadership vote through late October, early November; result on Nov 18; Full review due after vote; Meanwhile, caucus eats itself
Cunliffe accuses 'beltway babes' of plotting 'backroom deals'; Robertson says Cunliffe 'watching too much West Wing'; Parker has no confidence in Cunliffe and position 'untenable
30th Sep 14, 1:39pm
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Cunliffe accuses 'beltway babes' of plotting 'backroom deals'; Robertson says Cunliffe 'watching too much West Wing'; Parker has no confidence in Cunliffe and position 'untenable
Election 2014 - Party Policies - Power
25th Jul 14, 4:43pm
Election 2014 - Party Policies - Power
Election 2014 - Party Policies - Energy
5th Jul 14, 12:16pm
Election 2014 - Party Policies - Energy
Election 2014 - Party Policies - Foreign Policy
4th Jul 14, 4:57pm
Election 2014 - Party Policies - Foreign Policy
Labour leader stands down; no replacement yet; 'I realise I no longer enjoy the confidence of a number of my caucus colleagues'
22nd Aug 13, 1:38pm
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Labour leader stands down; no replacement yet; 'I realise I no longer enjoy the confidence of a number of my caucus colleagues'
Latest Roy Morgan poll shows National Party with 51% support; biggest lead since 2011 election
1st Aug 13, 9:08am
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Latest Roy Morgan poll shows National Party with 51% support; biggest lead since 2011 election
Opinion: The housing market seems set to be a big election issue - and that's definitely a bad thing
29th Jul 13, 2:14pm
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Opinion: The housing market seems set to be a big election issue - and that's definitely a bad thing
Labour would ban non-resident buying of existing properties in effort to take pressure off Auckland houses prices
29th Jul 13, 7:37am
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Labour would ban non-resident buying of existing properties in effort to take pressure off Auckland houses prices
Latest Roy Morgan poll shows National Party with 47% support; Labour and Greens both slide
19th Jul 13, 9:33am
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Latest Roy Morgan poll shows National Party with 47% support; Labour and Greens both slide
Opposition Labour/Green/NZ First recommend 'new orthodox' monetary policy without details, NZ first procurement and extended R&D tax breaks for manufacturers
17th Jun 13, 10:56am
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Opposition Labour/Green/NZ First recommend 'new orthodox' monetary policy without details, NZ first procurement and extended R&D tax breaks for manufacturers
Fitch Ratings says government's Budget is encouraging; Labour labels it a ‘blackjack’ Budget
16th May 13, 3:36pm
Fitch Ratings says government's Budget is encouraging; Labour labels it a ‘blackjack’ Budget
Opinion: Labour/Green political masterstroke gives would-be Mighty River Power investors even more to agonise over
18th Apr 13, 3:04pm
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Opinion: Labour/Green political masterstroke gives would-be Mighty River Power investors even more to agonise over
Labour and Greens propose single buyer of power to cut prices by 10% to 14%
18th Apr 13, 12:10pm
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Labour and Greens propose single buyer of power to cut prices by 10% to 14%
Labour leader David Shearer threatens power market changes to cut prices on eve of Mighty River Power float
15th Apr 13, 7:20am
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Labour leader David Shearer threatens power market changes to cut prices on eve of Mighty River Power float
Labour's David Shearer goes on attack over troubled Solid Energy, says Govt wanted the SOE to increase debt so it could ramp up dividends
13th Mar 13, 5:12pm
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Labour's David Shearer goes on attack over troubled Solid Energy, says Govt wanted the SOE to increase debt so it could ramp up dividends
Fletcher Building boss says Labour's plan to build 100k houses is admirable but would require US 'strip model' approach
20th Feb 13, 1:54pm
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Fletcher Building boss says Labour's plan to build 100k houses is admirable but would require US 'strip model' approach
PM Key outlines Govt's 2013 plans in statement to Parliament with responsible financial management the No. 1 priority
29th Jan 13, 2:46pm
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PM Key outlines Govt's 2013 plans in statement to Parliament with responsible financial management the No. 1 priority