Alliance Party co-leader Kay Murray says it is amazing that DOC is even contemplating allowing the building of a privately owned and operated road and tunnel, spanning not one but two of New Zealand’s National Parks, Mt Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks. Continue reading
The Alliance is warning that free trade deals continue to pose a threat to New Zealand’s economic independence and democracy itself.
Alliance Wigram candidate for the 2011 general election Kevin Campbell says National and Labour are “addicted to the failed global free market model.”
The Alliance Party has announced its party list for the 2011 election, which comprises a mix of first time candidates, more experienced activists, and also a former Alliance MP.
There are fourteen list candidates, five of whom are also standing in electorates in both North and South Islands.
The Alliance Party is backing the Robin Hood Tax international day of action on Saturday 29 October 2011.
The Alliance Party says Labour has let down its supporters badly with an “right wing and poorly thought through superannuation policy.”
The Alliance Party has announced four more electorate candidates for the 2011 general election. Continue reading
The Alliance Party says that it is clear that the grounding of the Rena is a disaster that didn’t need to happen, and is the result of deregulation of the maritime industry.
Alliance Party maritime spokesperson Trevor Hanson says he has long predicted an incident like this since “ships of shame” had been allowed to operate freely on the New Zealand coast.
Mr Hanson has many decades of experience in the maritime industry, and is the former General Secretary of the Waterfront Workers Union and the Maritime Union of New Zealand. Continue reading
The Alliance Party has selected former MP Kevin Campbell as their candidate for the south Christchurch electorate of Wigram.
The surprise move will liven things up in the race for the electorate, which has been held by retiring MP Jim Anderton since 1990 as a NewLabour, Alliance and Progressive seat. Continue reading