Labour Party

centre-left

seats

Founded

1916

Status

Opposition

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About this party

New Zealand Labour is a centre-left party founded in 1916 from the trade union movement. It prioritises social welfare, workers' rights, public services, and reducing inequality.

Core values

FairnessSocial justiceEconomic inclusionPublic wellbeingProgressive climate policy

MPs in this party (10)

Carmel Sepuloni
Deputy Leader of the Opposition · Kelston
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Megan Woods
Energy and Resources Spokesperson · Wigram
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Barbara Edmonds
Finance Spokesperson · Mana
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Ayesha Verrall
Health Spokesperson
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Kieran McAnulty
Housing and Local Government Spokesperson, Shadow Leader of the House · Wairarapa
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Duncan Webb
Justice Spokesperson, Deputy Shadow Leader of the House · Christchurch Central
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Chris Hipkins
Leader of the Opposition · Remutaka
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Willie Jackson
Māori Development and Māori-Crown Relations Spokesperson
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Camilla Belich
MP, Senior Whip
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Ginny Andersen
Police and Prevention of Family Violence Spokesperson · Hutt South
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