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Abuse allegations shows urgent need for Prison Inspectorate

Wednesday, 10 August 2016, 12:31 pm | Green Party

Corrections’ ongoing accountability failures make it clear that an Independent Prisons Inspectorate is more necessary than ever, the Green Party said today. More >>

National’s runaway housing market is hurting rest of economy

Wednesday, 10 August 2016, 10:58 am | Green Party

House price data released today shows no signs of a slow down to the overheated housing market and overdue cuts to the Official Cash Rate (OCR) tomorrow are likely to add further fuel to the fire, the Green Party said today. REINZ data released ... More >>

Greens get behind unions on global funding

Tuesday, 9 August 2016, 2:29 pm | Green Party

Greens get behind unions on global funding A campaign launched by education unions today against global funding should make the Government carefully consider its next moves on education funding, the Green Party said today. “Make no mistake, global ... More >>

If you like it then you better put rail in it

Monday, 8 August 2016, 11:22 am | Green Party

The Green Party is calling on the Government to put its money where its mouth is and safeguard Auckland’s second harbour crossing for rail. More >>

Green Party congratulates Landcorp for ditching PKE

Monday, 8 August 2016, 11:20 am | Green Party

The Green Party congratulates Landcorp for making the responsible and environmentally sound decision to stop using palm kernel extract (PKE) on its farms. More >>

Green Party launches new North Shore Rail campaign

Monday, 8 August 2016, 9:31 am | Green Party

6 August 2016 Green Party launches new North Shore Rail campaign The Green Party has today launched a new campaign to get rail to Albany and Takapuna on Auckland's North Shore by 2030. More >>

Government must step in to save Sea Lions

Friday, 5 August 2016, 2:11 pm | Green Party

Endangered native sea lions will continue to be killed in commercial fishing nets unless the Government takes stronger action than is proposed in a flimsy Threat Management Plan , the Green Party said today. More >>

Julie Anne Genter to launch new transport campaign

Friday, 5 August 2016, 1:06 pm | Green Party

Julie Anne Genter to launch new transport campaign on Auckland's North Shore What: Launch of a new campaign for a transformative public transport project on the North Shore, photo op and stand-up. When: Saturday 6 August at 1.10 p.m. rain or shine ... More >>

Metiria Turei supporting children’s covenant

Friday, 5 August 2016, 9:53 am | Green Party

Green Party Co-leader Metiria Turei is backing the Covenant for Our Nation’s Children, which was launched today by Judge Carolyn Henwood and iwi leaders. Amongst other things, signees of the covenant agree to treasure and respect our children, and protect ... More >>

Green Party launches proposal for re-imagining our Cities

Wednesday, 3 August 2016, 10:39 am | Green Party

The Green Party has today released a consultation paper on how to get the Unitary Plan working for Auckland. More >>

Government wahakura backtrack a win for families

Wednesday, 3 August 2016, 10:00 am | Green Party

The Green Party is pleased Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has decided to finally allow wahakura – sleeping pods for babies – to be funded as part of a nationwide effort to reduce our high rate of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI). Funding ... More >>

QV data shows building homes is key to affordability

Tuesday, 2 August 2016, 3:21 pm | Green Party

The Government must urgently commit to building more affordable homes in Auckland because the market is failing to do so, the Green Party said today. More >>

State house evictions could cause more homelessness

Tuesday, 2 August 2016, 11:11 am | Green Party

The National Government is working against itself and New Zealanders when it comes to social housing, the Green Party said today. More >>

No good reason to allow non-resident foreign buyers

Tuesday, 2 August 2016, 10:40 am | Green Party

Land Information Minister Louise Upston can’t name a good reason to allow non-resident overseas investors to buy New Zealand homes because there isn’t one, the Green Party said today. Minister Upston was questioned this morning about new Land Information ... More >>

Government must look again at local-body legislation

Monday, 1 August 2016, 11:54 am | Green Party

The Green Party shares the concerns of councils and mayors around the country about the Government’s proposals to reduce the decision-making power of elected local representation through further amalgamations and Council Controlled Organisations ... More >>

Stricter controls needed on fishing industry

Monday, 1 August 2016, 11:38 am | Green Party

Stricter controls needed to stop fishing industry killing native wildlife The Green Party is calling for stricter controls on the fishing industry after it was revealed thousands of seabirds, hundreds of fur seals, and dozens of dolphins were killed ... More >>