Kiwis Deserve Better Economic Leadership
David SHEARER
Labour Leader
21 May 2012
MEDIA STATEMENT
Kiwis Deserve Better
Economic Leadership
New Zealand needs
leadership that delivers more jobs and higher incomes not
zero budgets and zero growth, says Labour Leader David
Shearer.
“National has failed New Zealanders. It
has failed to provide the economic leadership needed to take
our country forward. It has left a trail littered with
broken promises.
“A zero budget is nothing to
boast about. It’s an admission of failure,” said David
Shearer.
“It’s time for new and strong economic
leadership. It’s time to make the right decisions, take
the hard choices, try new ideas and get our country growing.
“It’s about setting a new measure of success.
Yes it’s about get the books back in the black. Labour
will do that by 2014-15 just like National. But we’ll also
be focused on growing our economy so it benefits all New
Zealanders.
Labour will:
· Create jobs by supporting
exporters.
· Help Kiwis get the
education and skills they need to seize the job
opportunities of a 21st century economy.
· Grow incomes by investing in science
and innovation to create more high-wage businesses.
· Make it easier for Kiwis to save for
their first home and build a retirement nest egg.
“New Zealanders are working harder than ever.
They’re taking on extra jobs and working longer hours.
They’re doing the right thing and raising their kids the
best they can.
“All they want is a fair deal.
They expect the government to play its part in giving
families and communities the best start and the
opportunities they deserve. New Zealanders are not getting
that from John Key’s government.
“What they’ve got
is the worst growth of any New Zealand government in 50
years. They’ve got more than 50,000 Kiwis fleeing across
the ditch, 50,000 more people on benefits and 50,000 more
New Zealanders out of work. That’s the legacy of John
Key’s government.
“I dream of something better
for New Zealanders and I will deliver it,” said David
Shearer.
ENDS