New Zealand First says new laws imposed by the National-led Government through its flawed social welfare reforms are a giant step towards a fully-fledged Nanny state.
Welfare Reforms
24
Jan
24 January 2013
New Zealand First says a decline in skilled job vacancies sends a clear warning to New Zealanders that unemployment is set to explode.
With Asenati Lole-Taylor
27
Sep
27 September 2012
New Zealand First says the Government’s welfare reforms were dressed up as hard hitting measures but are being watered down by the day.
With Asenati Lole-Taylor
20
Sep
20 September 2012
The Government’s proposed welfare reforms have thrown up an interesting situation which deserves some exploration.
18
Jun
18 June 2012
New Zealand First is asking the Government to explain why it has not appointed a member of the Pacific Island community to the board charged with implementing changes to social welfare.
With Asenati Lole-Taylor
Tagged: Welfare Reforms, Pacific Island Affairs
14
Jun
14 June 2012
New Zealand First is astounded that the Government is unable to say how much it will cost to implement its programme to privatise the welfare system.
With Asenati Lole-Taylor
8
May
08 May 2012
New Zealand First is calling on the Government to explain the funding changes behind their so-called welfare reforms that are being drip-fed to the country to minimise the public outcry.
With Asenati Lole-Taylor
19
Apr
19 April 2012
New Zealand First has accused the National Party of deliberately shutting out people and preventing them from having a say on changes to Social Security laws.
With Asenati Lole-Taylor