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Green Party: Health Policy

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:34:04 +1300

1. Public Health and Illness Prevention

Programmes aimed at health promotion and preventing illness and injury are an investment in the future health of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Their success will have a major bearing on the level of treatment services that are needed in later years.

Labour Party: Plan For Responding To The Economic Downturn

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:28:44 +1300

The New Zealand economy is clearly facing short term challenges from the global financial turbulence. Labour will ensure that the current international crisis does not lead to a prolonged recession in New Zealand.

Labour Party: Minimum Wage Policy

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:25:24 +1300

An effective Labour market policy can both underpin economic growth and ensure the fruits of growth can be shared fairly.

Labour Party: Macroeconomic Environment Policy

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:22:12 +1300

A sustainable economy requires a supportive macroeconomic environment.

Labour Party: Productivity Policy

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:17:23 +1300

A successful sustainability agenda implemented effectively should assist productivity. The main elements of increasing productivity are skills and infrastructure.

Skills

Labour Party: Sustainable Economy Policy

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:11:36 +1300

A sustainable economy will be built on the following policy foundations:

Labour Party: Law and Order Policy

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:32:19 +1300

Labour is committed to a justice system that is modern, effective, fair and accessible. This will make offenders more accountable, reduce reoffending, help the victims of crime, and in turn, strengthen our communities.

Labour Party: Superannuitants Policy

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:29:28 +1300

Labour will continue to adjust NZ Superannuation to ensure that the rate for a married couple is equivalent to at least 66% of the average wage.

Labour Party: Benefits Policy

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:24:36 +1300

The benefit abatement system

Working for Families has helped create full-time work incentives for families with children. With these full-time work incentives in place, there is now an opportunity for strengthening incentives for part-time work.

Labour Party: Health Policy

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:20:09 +1300

Labour is committed to a public health system that people can trust, one that is there for them regardless of their ability to pay. We will build upon the positive changes to our health system over this decade to offer the best possible service for all New Zealanders.