Yet another delay in Government SOE shambles

The Government’s desperation to sell our assets has forced them into a prolonged legal battle when they should be focussing on jobs for New Zealanders and economic growth as Labour is doing, says Labour’s SOE spokesperson Clayton Cosgrove.

“This is another stuff-up in the long-winded shambles that is the SOE sales. New Zealanders are sick and tired of this and want the Government to focus on the big problems of job losses and unemployment.

“The Government’s SOE sales obsession means we will all have to endure the sight of a long legal battle on the nightly news with vague statements from distracted Ministers. New Zealanders want to see action on the important issues, not lawyers arguing.

“National has left the country mired in a stagnant economy with high unemployment and job losses announced every week while it focusses on selling our assets. They should just give up for heaven’s sake and get back to the real issues.

“The sales process has been shambles after shambles. This delay means it’s unlikely we will have a decision until after Christmas, which makes their timeline of getting a sale in March extremely unlikely.

“Only National and ACT actually want these sales to go ahead. The vast majority of New Zealanders want their government to focus on creating better jobs for Kiwis.

“That’s what Labour is doing. While National was planning its SOE court action last week David Shearer was laying out plans to create better jobs for New Zealanders. National has no ideas other than selling the family silver so they should start by listening to us.”