Our 2011 election manifesto - Labour Party

Labour will reintroduce intensive case management for unemployment beneficiaries
to ensure that programmes are tailored to their needs including career development,
budgeting and recognition of voluntary work.
Labour will work with the unemployed to address underlying health issues and
impediments to employment such as addiction and abuse.
Umanga/Pakihi – Growing the Māori economy
The most effective way to ensure the wellbeing of Māori is to grow the position of Māori in
the economy. Māori are no longer passive bystanders in the New Zealand economy – Māori
are active participants. Estimates of the size of the Māori economy range from $16b to $25b.
The challenge for Labour is to grow this figure for the benefit of all Māori.
Labour will investigate the establishment of economic development hubs that provide
for iwi collaboration with private investors and public agencies focusing on boosting
productivity and the integration of Māori export industries.
Such hubs would follow the multi-faceted strategy of engagement with Māori.
The Māori tourism industry is under-developed and the potential for growth is huge. There is
a need for business mentoring and business analysis available to help Māori Tourism
become the thriving industry it should be.
Labour will increase funding for Māori tourism by $1.5 million a year. We will invest in
skills and training initiatives and work to increase business mentoring to assist with
the analysis of business plans and the development of strategies.
Labour will make greater use of industry targeting and clustering sectors in economic
development policy.
Labour will develop mentoring programme to develop better Māori governance and
executive strategies which span obligations between community and commerce.
Labour will continue to support the development of programmes such as Be Your
Own Boss, and business facilitation services.
Māori will also be targeted for appointments to increase expertise across fields including
trade.
Labour will review Ture Whenua land legislation to simplify the development options
for multiply owned land.
Labour will support and encourage research and development initiatives.
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