Phil Twyford

Labour's Transport Spokesperson, Phil Twyford, gives his party's perspective on the reform necessary to increase efficiency and effectiveness in the competitive ports industry. Audio

The government is standing by its decision to exclude apartment owners from its plan to help leaky home owners. Audio

The police are looking to give Auckland a full-time Armed Offenders Squad to meet the demand for callouts. Audio

The Labour Party says an eight-million-dollar contract for the Rugby World Cup's opening and closing ceremonies is about to be awarded to Australia. Audio

The race is now wide open for the Labour Party candidacy in Te Atatu, and two sitting MPs are among the contenders. Audio

The Labour MP, Phil Twyford, has apologised for sending out electioneering emails from the Parliamentary email system. Audio

The Labour Party's says the wheels seem to be coming off the Government's plans for a party central in Auckland during the Rugby World Cup. Audio

A law allowing local councils to contract out the supply of water to private companies for thirty five years has passed its first test in Parliament. Audio

Protesters outside the latest Parliamentary Select Committee on Auckland's Supercity say their democratic rights are being trampled on. Audio

Today's protest against the select committee on the Auckland supercity is being organised by one of the committee's own members. Audio

Labour MP Phil Twyford nominates peace activist Alyn Ware - one of the world's most effective peace workers, who has led key initiatives for peace education and nuclear abolition in New Zealand and… Audio

Efforts to set up the new structure for the Auckland Supercity moved a step closer last night with the third and final supercity bill passing its third reading. Audio

Labour says it can see John Key's hand behind the u-turn by Local Government Minister Rodney Hide over forcing councils to focus on core services only. Audio

It's full steam ahead for Auckland's super-city, as associate Local Government Minister John Carter and transition team head Mark Ford step up meetings across the country. Audio

There's upset over John Key's seeming affirmation of Auckland City Mayor, John Banks as his pick for Super mayor. Audio

Radical changes to the way New Zealand aid is allocated are being described as the worst possible scenario. Audio

Opposition parties and aid groups are to get together later today. Audio