Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins has pledged to restore the two-year Apprenticeship Boost subsidy by 2028 if his party wins the upcoming election. The policy, announced at the party’s congress in Wellington, aims to increase domestic workforce participation by providing $500 monthly payments to employers for two years, alongside new grants for apprentice toolkits and … Read more
Labour campaign chairperson Kieran McAnulty stated that the party has a “genuine shot” of forming a government with one other party, though he ruled out ACT and called a coalition with New Zealand First “highly unlikely.” He also noted that Labour intends to reclaim Māori seats currently held by Te Pāti Māori. Speaking to Jack … Read more
The Labour Party has pledged to cap weekly public transport fares at $20 for commuters in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch, and $10 in all other regions, if elected in November. The policy, estimated to cost $65 million annually, would take effect in July 2027 and aims to address cost-of-living pressures for approximately 1.3 million riders. … Read more