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Green Party Launches Vision For The Next Government
Sunday, 9 July 2023, 1:52 pm | Green Party
The Green Party has launched its manifesto for the 2023 election. “Today we are setting out a bold and achievable plan to build an Aotearoa where everyone has what they need to provide for their family and live good lives, where our precious wild ... More >>
Green Party AGM 2023: James Shaw’s Speech
Saturday, 8 July 2023, 6:35 pm | Green Party
8 July 2023 Kia tau te rangimārie O te Rangi e tū iho nei O Papatuānuku e takoto nei O te taiao e awhi nei Ki runga i a tātau Tihei mauriora *** Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā tatou katoa. Ngā mihi o te ahiahi. *** A few days ago, on Tuesday ... More >>
Green Party Makes Pledge To Renters
Sunday, 2 July 2023, 1:06 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is today making a Pledge to Renters : in the first 100 days of a new government, we will introduce a Renters’ Rights Bill to make sure everyone who rents always has a safe, healthy and affordable place to call home. “In government, ... More >>
Government Needs To End Kidney Health Inequities
Wednesday, 28 June 2023, 10:11 am | Green Party
The Green Party is urging the Government to ensure everyone can access adequate kidney health treatment. “Today’s report by Kidney Health New Zealand is a reflection of the broader systemic challenges in our healthcare system. People who work in kidney ... More >>
Greens Release Rental Stories Collection
Tuesday, 27 June 2023, 9:50 pm | Green Party
The Green Party has today released a collection of stories showing how dire the rental situation is in Aotearoa. “We put the call out for renters’ voices nearly a month ago and have been overwhelmed with the response. Far, far too many of the ... More >>
Tertiary Lifeline Buys Time To Get Model Right
Tuesday, 27 June 2023, 12:34 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is today welcoming news that the Government will ensure much needed funding for the tertiary sector. “We’re proud to have worked with the Tertiary Education Union, Student Associations and Minister Tinetti’s office to have helped ... More >>
Food Banks Are Not The Solution
Monday, 26 June 2023, 4:08 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is today calling on the Government to implement the Income Guarantee, in addition to funding food banks. “Demand for food banks is increasing, but the Greens know that food banks are not a solution, they are a symptom of inequality ... More >>
Green Party Launches Income Guarantee Calculator
Thursday, 22 June 2023, 12:13 pm | Green Party
The Green Party has today launched a quick and easy tool that anyone can use to see how much of a difference the Income Guarantee will make to them and their whānau. “This is such a simple way for people to see the life-changing impact our Income ... More >>
Concerns As People Most Likely To Be Exploited Are Left Out Of Pathways To Residency
Wednesday, 21 June 2023, 10:53 am | Green Party
The Green Party is urging the Government to fix the immigration system to ensure that low-waged, and often essential workers, are guaranteed a pathway to residency under the new revamp of the Skilled Migrant Category pathway. “During lockdowns ... More >>
Greens Secure Greater Protections For Exploited Migrant Workers
Tuesday, 20 June 2023, 7:08 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is pleased that the Government has adopted an amendment that would guarantee migrants are not adversely affected when holding exploitative employers to account. “Migrant exploitation is rife in Aotearoa, and unfortunately many migrants ... More >>
Market Study Welcome, But Govt Can Act Now
Tuesday, 20 June 2023, 12:36 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is today welcoming the announcement of a market study into banks, but is urging the Government to act now and raise corporate taxes. “Banks have made eye watering record profits recently due entirely to circumstances out of their ... More >>
On Historic Day, Greens Call On Aotearoa To Step Up For Oceans
Tuesday, 20 June 2023, 11:08 am | Green Party
The Green Party is today celebrating the formal adoption of an historic United Nations Ocean Treaty. “The adoption of this Treaty is an historic moment for ocean conservation around the world. But Aotearoa is still well out of step with global progress on ... More >>
Income Guarantee A Clear And Immediate Solution To Prod Comm Findings
Tuesday, 20 June 2023, 10:20 am | Green Party
The Green Party’s Income Guarantee could be a central pillar of the “social floor” recommended today by the Productivity Commission. “Hundreds of thousands of people across Aotearoa are struggling every day to afford life’s essentials. ... More >>
Greens Welcome Paid Parental Leave Increase, Urge Govt To Go Further
Monday, 19 June 2023, 4:51 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is today welcoming the increase in paid parental leave payments, but is urging the Government to continue supporting families when leave ends. “We need to make sure our tamariki have the best possible start in life, and are supported ... More >>
Green MP Julie Anne Genter Launches Campaign To Win Rongotai
Sunday, 18 June 2023, 7:05 pm | Green Party
Green MP and former minister Julie Anne Genter launches her campaign to win Rongotai today, supported by both Green coleaders and a large number of local and regional representatives. The sold-out event will be held at the Lyall Bay surf club. “Rongotai ... More >>
GDP Figures Show Why Greens’ Income Guarantee Is Essential
Thursday, 15 June 2023, 11:11 am | Green Party
As today’s GDP figures show that Aotearoa is in a technical recession, it’s clearer than ever that Aotearoa needs the Green Party’s Income Guarantee. “We know that a recession will hit lower-income New Zealanders who spend the majority ... More >>
Greens Income Guarantee Is Needed More Than Ever
Wednesday, 14 June 2023, 12:04 pm | Green Party
Continued rising food prices shows exactly why Aotearoa needs the Green Party’s Income Guarantee. “As food prices continue to rise, tens of thousands of people are struggling to put food on the table and pay the bills. Meanwhile, the wealthiest ... More >>
Green Party’s new Income Guarantee for every New Zealander
Sunday, 11 June 2023, 7:10 pm | Green Party
The Green Party has today announced a new Income Guarantee for every New Zealander. “Our Income Guarantee will give everyone peace of mind that they can always afford the weekly shop, pay the rent, or cover unexpected costs – even when times are ... More >>
Greens Welcome Government Joining The Party To Deal With Disposable Vapes
Tuesday, 6 June 2023, 4:05 pm | Green Party
The Green Party are welcoming the Government’s announcement of regulations to curb youth vaping. “Drugs, like nicotine and alcohol, should be regulated in an evidence-based way to reduce harm. With the already extensive evidence of environmental ... More >>
Greens Call For Cross-party Support On Electoral Reform
Tuesday, 6 June 2023, 9:34 am | Green Party
The Green Party is welcoming the draft report of the Independent Electoral Review and challenging all political parties to commit to implementing its final recommendations after the 2023 general election. “This report is big news and gives Aotearoa a ... More >>
