January 2016

Shearer’s apology accepted

Press Release – New Zealand Labour Party Opposition Leader Andrew Little has instructed David Shearer to apologise to the caucus after accepting his remorse for comments he made to media about the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement.

Trade consensus may be over

Press Release – Business NZ 29 January 2016 Trade consensus may be over ExportNZ is concerned that the consensus between the main political parties on trade may be over. Previously New Zealand exporters could rely on the support of both main parties on trade, said ExportNZ …

National must listen to Maori TPPA concerns

Press Release – New Zealand Labour Party The National Government must listen to the widespread opposition to the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) if it is to retain credibility with Mori, says Labours Maori Development spokesperson Kelvin Davis.

Desperate Key trying to redefine TPPA as law & order issue

Press Release – Professor Jane Kelsey News that police have been visiting opponents of the TPPA ahead of next weeks signing is the latest step in an orchestrated move by the Prime Minister to try to redefine the signing of the hugely unpopular Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement …

Hon Jo Goodhew: In Focus: 28 January 2016

Press Release – New Zealand National Party While away on holiday over the New Year period I spent time thinking about and planning for the year ahead. I also frequently checked on weather conditions for Canterbury, hoping that some much needed rain was falling.

Differing view on TPPA agreed

Press Release – New Zealand Labour Party Opposition Leader Andrew Little has given dispensation to MP Phil Goff to take his own position on the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement due to his historic involvement in negotiating its predecessor, the P4.