Our 2011 election manifesto - Labour Party

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Labour will require all rental properties to be insulated to meet the NZ standard for insulation by 2016. Labour will begin work on developing a building 'warrant of fitness' for energy efficiency in residential properties. Labour would also like to see more Pacific families able to achieve home ownership. We will work with Pacific communities including church groups and other stakeholders towards that goal. For further information, see Labour‟s Housing policy. South Pacific region New Zealand is a Pacific nation with unique relationships with the Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau who are self-governing with free association with New Zealand and have New Zealand citizenship. Additionally, New Zealand has special relationships with Samoa through its Treaty of Friendship, and long-standing ties with the Kingdom of Tonga and other Pacific nations. We have large Pacific populations in New Zealand and important historical, family, business and educational links with almost all Pacific Island nations. Indeed, after the devastating tsunami that hit Samoa, Tonga, and American Samoa in 2009, Samoa‟s Head of State, His Highness Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Taisi Efi responded to New Zealand‟s overwhelming support by saying, “…he who comes to my aid in times of need are my family.” Therefore, not only is it in New Zealand‟s interest that there is a stable South Pacific region of peace, harmony, security and economic prosperity, but New Zealand has an obligation to ensure this for the sake of its strongly connected Pacific population of New Zealand citizenry. Thus, New Zealand‟s aim in the Pacific is to work collaboratively to maintain peace and democracy, eliminate poverty and assist the development of sustainable industries for the benefit of Pasifika peoples. Pressing issues include trade relationships, immigration, the environment and climate change, maternal mortality and child health, HIV/AIDS prevention, disaster prevention, development of infrastructure, and support for civic education, civil society and proper governance structures. 360
In March 2006, Labour initiated an inquiry into New Zealand‟s relationship with South Pacific countries through the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade select committee. This report was tabled in parliament on December 2010 but to date remains in abeyance. Labour in government will host Pacific parliamentarians and non-government agencies in a forum on Pacific issues with a focus on the recommendations of the report on New Zealand‟s relationship with South Pacific countries and develop a framework for delivery where appropriate. For further information, see Labour‟s Foreign Affairs policy. Immigration New Zealand has long-standing ties and a unique set of relationships with our Pacific neighbours. We have large Pasifika populations in New Zealand and important historical connections. Labour will ensure our immigration policies continue to recognise the special relationship between New Zealand and the Pacific. Too many of our Pacific new arrivals are forced to wait an unacceptably long time before a final decision is made on a permanent residency. This waiting time must be reduced. Labour is also concerned that there are young Pacific people who are, through no fault of their own, missing out on education, medical and hospital care as a result of their parents‟ irregular status. Labour will investigate the reasons why there are a continuing number of Pacific people with irregular immigration status in order to curtail the increase in immigration scams, and to encourage Pacific people living illegally in New Zealand to regularise their status. Labour will undertake a review of the Pacific Access and Samoan Quota systems and criteria to better align job offer requirements with the current market. Labour will introduce a specialist Immigration Ombudsman within the office of the Ombudsman, with extensive powers of inquiry enabling him/her to investigate systemic issues, individual complaints from onshore and family sponsored applicants without other appeal rights, immigration detention issues and protected disclosures from immigration staff. The Recognised Seasonal Employment Scheme enables the horticulture and viticulture industries to recruit workers, primarily from Pacific countries, to fill labour gaps. This scheme is designed to fill labour gaps, not to displace New Zealand workers. Labour will enhance the Recognised Seasonal Employment scheme through: 361
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Contents ACCIDENT COMPENSATION ....
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ACCIDENT COMPENSATION Our vision: a
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instance, changes have impacted on
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Labour is concerned that increased
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Challenges are also being faced in
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Labour will review the Implementati
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Labour will ensure the following go
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or inflation. We agree with the app
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Marketing The value of New Zealand
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not encourage its best use. Farmers
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Our unique natural, social, and bui
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We have regularly reviewed and upda
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In 2001, only 6 percent of monthly
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We believe Māori arts, culture and
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partnership with local and regional
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Labour will work with local governm
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Labour will continue to support Arc
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Auckland Mayor & Council, and ensur
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Labour will legislate for Urban Dev
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National has relaxed the continuous
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Balancing the demands of swift and
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BROADCASTING Our Vision - Public in
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improved cooperation and sharing of
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Labour would have particular regard
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This deal may still leave some home
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Private insurers are remaining high
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Labour will put $87 million towards
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Many costly school property repairs
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CHILDREN‟S POLICY Our vision Labo
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Labour will increase the minimum wa
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The funding for this Ministry will
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New Zealand has a significant child
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The policy would be rolled out in t
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y providing adequate funding of out
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These programs will be delivered fr
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less. The National Government has a
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For vulnerable children aged 18 mon
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CIVIL DEFENCE Our vision Nothing is
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International cooperation Regarding
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Labour is committed to achieving a
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Research into reducing the environm
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Electric vehicles used for local tr
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New Zealand is already a world lead
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Capital Markets Development The Cap
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the sole conduit for listing, which
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A substantial degree of market powe
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Engaging with the community: A soci
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The Social Inclusion approach: How
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The success of Whānau Ora will par
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A comprehensive approach is require
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initiatives. The government needs t
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Creating sanctuaries supports the r
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New Chums beach New Chums beach in
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Helping private landowners DOC will
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access. The Commission also promote
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scientists investigating marine spe
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Labour will work through internatio
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Mining on other conservation land M
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environmental impacts. Relying on t
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Labour will offer lower rent to les
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Prohibiting use of certain items as
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the Telecom network. (Commerce Comm
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In New Zealand there is limited mon
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over 10 per cent on average and is
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Labour will ensure that NZDF bases
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At the same time, disability is a c
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The establishment of a national adv
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We remain committed to offering tho
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Our vision - H
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Australia‟s higher rate of saving
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Labour will introduce a Research an
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Sector Current Position Prescriptio
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New subsidiary boards will be forme
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Labour believes further stimulation
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Escalator programme (abandoned by t
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Labour‟s Principles UNIVERSAL AC
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Labour will develop a planned appro
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The division created by the Governm
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Māori Education Māori Participati
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Pasifika Languages We must remember
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e prevented or addressed early. The
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E-learning means learning and teach
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ITOs within key industries will cre
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School funding Supporting our Schoo
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Labour will make sure that schools
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A critical first step, and one whic
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limits to what can be achieved thro
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Training Organisation (ITO) is prop
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collective agreement negotiations a
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In the period leading up to the dev
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where the employer makes a signific
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Require a positive duty to advance
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This could mean moving to a regulat
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ENERGY Our vision New Zealand‟s r
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After many attempts to improve comp
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The previous Labour government bann
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investigate other opportunities to
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Labour will begin work on developin
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The grounding of MV Rena off Tauran
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Labour will insist on high environm
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The goods and services that make up
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desirable. That can be achieved thr
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Labour‟s vision is for healthy oc
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Labour introduced National Environm
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REFORMING THE EARTHQUAKE COMMISSION
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The $100,000 cap on home damage was
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The EQC cannot accept claims more t
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Integration of ethnic communities a
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Ensuring mainstream policies and se
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FINANCE Our vision - Owning Our Fut
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New Zealand needs to ensure that ou
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Labour will retain New Zealand‟s
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will implement an integrated packag
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development will help Kiwi companie
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Labour will reduce compliance costs
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Labour will review the existing com
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Labour will restart contributions s
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Summary We live in challenging time
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Promoting a successful, sustainable
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Labour will continue to establish a
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FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND OVERSEAS DEVELO
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With respect to Fiji, our commitmen
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Labour will explore the development
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To this end, we wish to engage with
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Replanting for conservation purpose
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Labour will, post Kyoto (2012), ins
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closely with the industry and key s
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HEALTH POLICY Our vision - Healthy
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A co-ordinated approach to address
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Problem gambling and drug and alcoh
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District Health Boards should provi
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In order to give every child the be
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Breastfeeding Support Labour introd
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All New Zealanders have the right t
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Ensure DHBs set targets for access
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Labour will support an integrated a
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Establish regulations for minimum s
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on mental health services inevitabl
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Labour will implement the recommend
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Labour will work towards greater op
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Under National the access and affor
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The last Labour Government kick-sta
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Labour will over time develop natio
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Labour will reaffirm Housing New Ze
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In New Zealand the community housin
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The road back to housing affordabil
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Labour will continue with the Welco
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Employer contributions will gradual
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This deal may still leave some home
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DIGITAL NATION: INFORMATION AND COM
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One final concern is that, compared
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Labour will as an underlying princi
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Around 20% of New Zealand household
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creative content. They simply want
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Page 318 and 319: INTERFAITH DIALOGUE Our vision For
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Page 338 and 339: Labour believes in an evidence base
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Page 346 and 347: OPEN GOVERNMENT Our vision - Transp
Page 348 and 349: ● Engaging citizens directly in p
Page 350 and 351: Improving the quality of the work o
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Page 366 and 367: ecomes predatory when it‟s carrie
Page 368 and 369: MAKING GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT WORK
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Page 374 and 375: RAINBOW ISSUES Our vision Labour be
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Page 386 and 387: Labour believes that quality educat
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Page 390 and 391: Labour believes that focusing resou
Page 392 and 393: Dealing effectively with organised
Page 394 and 395: Promoting safety: Outside the wire
Page 396 and 397: We recognise that the 0.5 per cent
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Page 400 and 401: We know that for the great majority
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Also, these loans are contingent on
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Labour will create a $5,000 tax fre
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Personalised support for those who
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Labour will treat voluntary work wi
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Labour‟s Social Inclusion approac
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It will take time and commitment to
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SPORT AND RECREATION Our vision Spo
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young people working after school o
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Education, and use Sparc as a catal
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Labour will organise planned and de
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practices, in family friendly workp
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For more information see Labour‟s
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fully developed, consulted and nego
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Institutes of Technology and Polyte
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Labour will ensure a focus on the n
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encourage young and energetic teach
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National and ACT have enacted legis
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There is a need for business mentor
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training opportunities are availabl
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TRADE Our vision We are a country t
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To promote opportunities to leverag
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Labour will reform monetary policy
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Labour will examine ways to maintai
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Labour will continue to support fun
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will recapture the momentum we star
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Electric cars and other vehicles La
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TREATY OF WAITANGI Our vision The T
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Central to these will be an expert
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their land use to meet required env
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Most people - rural and urban - do
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A fair price, in the form of a reso
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WOMEN‟S POLICY Our vision - Real
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legislative and policy changes requ
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Labour will immediately restore $13
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Labour will continue further alignm
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Sexual and Reproductive Health Labo
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YOUTH AFFAIRS Our vision New Zealan
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Youth health New Zealand has one of
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YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PACKAGE Our vision
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Empowering local government to work
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„majors‟ which a student should
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To be eligible, the young person mu
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subsequently being dropped. There i
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