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  1. The New Zealand Labour Party, also known simply as Labour (Māori: Reipa), is a centre-left political party in New Zealand. The party's platform programme describes its founding principle as democratic socialism, while observers describe Labour as social-democratic and pragmatic in practice.

  2. The New Zealand Labour Party, also known simply as Labour ( Māori: Reipa ), is a centre-left political party in New Zealand. The party's platform programme describes its founding principle as democratic socialism, while observers describe Labour as social-democratic and pragmatic in practice.

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  4. New Zealand Labour Party, political party established in 1916 in a merger of various socialist and trade-union groups, including the Unified Labour Party (founded in 1910) and the Social Democratic Party (founded in 1913). It has traditionally been strongest among trade unionists and low-income voters.

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  5. Objectives. To elect competent men and women to Parliament and local authorities through free elections for the purpose of giving effect to Party policy and principles. To build and sustain an economy which can attract and retain the intelligence, skills and efforts of all citizens.

  6. The Labour Party is New Zealands oldest political party still in existence. Born out of the trade union movement, it first came to power towards the end of the economic depression of the 1930s, and built New Zealands welfare state. Story by Peter Aimer. Main image: Helen Clark and her mobile electorate headquarters. Contents. Story summary.

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