Principals: Children need mental health help
Christchurch schools hope Labour will quickly introduce new mental health workers to help children suffering post-earthquake stress.
Minimum wage move 'threat' to small businesses
A small business owner says Labour's minimum wage increase will "send some companies under".
Labour's policies on tenants 'not as they appear'
Canterbury Property Investors Association (CPIA) president Stephen East says Labour's renting policies would decrease options and empty renters back pockets.
Education 'too expensive' for Pasifika migrants
Pasifika people say they are being let down by policies that make study in New Zealand too expensive and they are forced into low-income jobs to make ends meet.
Beneficiary groups say Labour government best bet for poor Kiwis
A Christchurch beneficiary advocacy group is backing a Labour-led coalition to ease what it says is the "incredibly" harsh treatment of poorer Kiwis.
Labour shortage makes farmers nervous
Canterbury farmers are worried proposed immigration cuts will leave them unable to staff their operations.
Free tertiary could 'do wonders'
A Christchurch mother hopes the Ministry of Social Development will change its attitude to helping solo parents get an education, post-election.