Tag: shanan_halbert
-
Labour Pledges 10% Student Debt Cut, Wipes Loans Under $2,000
Labour says it will cut student debt by 10% for borrowers who stay in New Zealand, wiping loans of $2,000 or less, with the first cuts landing on 1 April 2027.
Politics and GovernmentEducationLabour PartyEconomySocial Issues New Zealand Labour PartyChris HipkinsShanan Halbertstudent loan debtFees Freeeducation policyElection
-
Labour Proposes Major Expansion of Apprenticeship Boost Program
Labour plans to expand Apprenticeship Boost to two years, offering $500 monthly to employers and a $1,000 grant for apprentices. The scheme will cover more trades and provide mentoring, aiming to tackle youth unemployment and skills shortages in New Zealand.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEmployment and LaborEducationSocial Issues Labour PartyApprenticeship BoostChris HipkinsShanan HalbertSkills TrainingYouth EmploymentNew Zealand Labour PartyElection
-
Labour Accuses Government of Gutting Tertiary Education Funding
New Zealand's Labour Party criticizes the government for cutting over a billion dollars from Fees Free and underfunding tertiary education, impacting students and apprentices amidst rising costs and a need for skilled workers.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyEmployment and LaborEducation Labour Partytertiary educationFees FreeShanan HalbertBudget 2026apprenticeshipsNew Zealand Labour PartyElection