Willie Jackson
Willie Jackson responds to Kiwifruit labour shortage
A labour shortage has led to a rule change so overseas visitors can work as kiwifruit pickers in the Bay of Plenty over the next few weeks. And yet there are 10,000 people who are unemployed in the… Audio
Jackson to step up efforts to get youths into jobs or training
The Employment Minister, Willie Jackson, says the $50 million dollar fund set up by the last government to get more young New Zealanders into work or training is nowhere near enough. Audio
Māori unemployment drop welcome but still too high - Jackson
The falling unemployment rate has been welcomed by the Minister of Employment Willie Jackson. But he says the percentage of Māori out of work compared to the national average is still too high. Mr… Audio
Regional youth unemployment scheme given $13 million
The He Poutama Rangatahi initiative was set up by the previous Government to target youth unemployment in the regions, and has received a $13 million backing by the new Government. Video, Audio
Govt announces work initiative for unemployed youth
Later today the Government will reveal details of a new initiative to get the young unemployed into work. New Zealand First's Shane Jones ruffled a few feathers recently when he suggested a work for… Audio
'We don't support work for dole' - Willie Jackson
Minister of Employment Willie Jackson says the government doesn't support work for the dole but does support Minister of Regional Development Shane Jones and his effort to get young unemployed people… Audio
'Hone telling porkies' - Willie Jackson denies deal in north
Labour's Maori campaign manager Willie Jackson says there is no possibility of a deal to give the Mana Movement leader, Hone Harawira, a free run at regaining the Te Tai Tokerau seat he lost to Kelvin… Audio
Political parties turn to tricks for money
As the election nears political parties are calling on supporters to open their wallets to help them reach more voters. Demelza Leslie looks at their methods. Audio
Willie Jackson demands assurances after Ngaro threat
"This is unprecendented," says Willie Jackson "I've never heard of a minister threatening a community organisation like this." He says it's a worry not just for him, but for all the people who work… Audio
Willie Jackson and Labour at odds over charter schools
Labour candidate Willie Jackson runs a charter school, yet the party opposes them. So how can a candidate and a party be so divided on the topic? Jane Patterson reports. Audio
Labour committed to anti-charter school policy - Little
The Labour Party remains opposed to charter schools despite new candidate Willie Jackson being involved in running one. Video, Audio
Labour's fresh faces celebrate new list placings
Despite the rocky release of its party list, Labour is talking up its diverse line-up for this year's election.
It's not just about Willie: sizing up the Labour Party list
The drama! The suspense! While Labour Party stalwarts mop up the blood, Simon Wilson takes a scalpel to the outcome of the party's list rankings.
Willie Jackson on standing for Labour, and his list ranking
The announcement of Labour's party list was delayed a day, reportedly because broadcaster Willie Jackson wasn't happy with his ranking. He talks to John Campbell. Audio
Labour releases party list
Labour released its party list today, a day after it planned to. The delay was widely reported to be because Willie Jackson was unhappy about his position. Chris Bramwell reports. Audio
Labour Party listing early in election voyage
Power Play - The release of Labour's list should have been plain sailing, but instead it swerved into stormy weather, writes RNZ's Chris Bramwell.
Unhappy candidates delay release of Labour list - Andrew Little
Andrew Little says he has delivered on his promise to Willie Jackson of giving him a winnable place on the party list. Mr Jackson was not happy when told he'll be number 21. Video, Audio
Willie Jackson and Sandra Lee on the battle for the Maori seats
Aspiring Labour MP Willie Jackson backs his leader's criticism of the Maori Party/Mana Movement election deal. Former Mana Motuhake leader Sandra Lee agrees and says Maori need policies, not… Audio
Willie Jackson speaks out about his spat with Poto Williams
Willie Jackson speaks to Mihingarangi Forbes about the response to his Labour candidacy, including from Labour MP Poto Williams, who publicly criticised the announcement. Audio
Willie Jackson and Labour MP critic meet
Labour MP Poto Williams says she had a robust and honest conversation with Willie Jackson when they met last night.
