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Government to pay Japanese bank profits for quarter century
Monday, 2 December 2013, 4:29 pm | Green Party
The National Government’s announcement that it plans to sign a contract with a consortium funded by the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi will see Kiwi taxpayers paying the bank profits for quarter of a century, Green Party transport spokesperson Julie ... More >>
National’s transport choices increasing costs to families
Monday, 2 December 2013, 1:05 pm | Green Party
New data shows that families’ spending on transport is skyrocketing, driven by the cost of petrol and cars, and National’s transport priorities is making it worse, Green Party transport spokesperson Julie Anne Genter said today. More >>
National’s transport choices increasing costs to families
Monday, 2 December 2013, 12:14 pm | Green Party
New data shows that families’ spending on transport is skyrocketing, driven by the cost of petrol and cars, and National’s transport priorities is making it worse, Green Party transport spokesperson Julie Anne Genter said today. More >>
Govt undermining brand New Zealand on GE
Monday, 2 December 2013, 11:36 am | Green Party
Regions are stepping up to protect our ‘100% Pure’ branding in the absence of a clear direction from central government over issues like genetic engineering (GE), the Green Party said today. More >>
Asset sales bring in less than cost of tax cuts to top 10%
Monday, 2 December 2013, 10:37 am | Green Party
National’s tax cuts for the top 10% of income earners are costing more than the revenue generated by National’s asset sales, Green Party Co-leader Dr Russel Norman said today. More >>
Govt should stop police funding in West Papua
Monday, 2 December 2013, 9:02 am | Green Party
The Green Party is calling on the Government to cancel police and military ties with the Indonesian regime in West Papua on a day of international action in support of West Papuan independence from Indonesia. More >>
Green Party congratulates Poto Williams
Sunday, 1 December 2013, 11:18 am | Green Party
The Green Party is congratulating Poto Williams on her win in the Christchurch East by-election and says the result highlights a significant decline in support for National in Christchurch. More >>
Green MP to support West Papuan flag raising at Parliament
Friday, 29 November 2013, 5:17 pm | Green Party
The Green Party will be supporting the annual flag raising in solidarity with West Papua at 1pm at Parliament on Monday December 2nd. This event is organised by Peace Movement Aotearoa every December in recognition of the anniversary of West Papuan ... More >>
Green Party Leadership FEC (frequently expressed concerns)
Friday, 29 November 2013, 3:44 pm | Green Party
David Hay, who challenged Russel Norman for the Green party co-leadership this week, today responded to concerns that have been expressed by Green Party members on Facebook and elsewhere after he announced his leadership bid. More >>
Congratulations to NZ AIDS Foundation Life award winners
Friday, 29 November 2013, 9:15 am | Green Party
The Green Party is very proud of Green MP Kevin Hague today for being awarded Life Membership of the New Zealand AIDS Foundation (NZAF) last night. More >>
Greens won’t support National inflating internet prices
Thursday, 28 November 2013, 4:03 pm | Green Party
“The Green Party will not be supporting any legislation introduced by National to override the Commerce Commission’s final determination on copper pricing,” Green Party information technology spokesperson Gareth Hughes said today. More >>
National playing the system to push PPPs
Thursday, 28 November 2013, 1:17 pm | Green Party
The National Government’s Public Private Partnership (PPP) agenda is playing a part in the Christchurch school mergers, the Green Party said today. More >>
Govt must protect Northland from mercury contamination
Thursday, 28 November 2013, 11:00 am | Green Party
The Green Party supports today’s protest at Puhipuhi and calls on the Government to withdraw the permits it has issued for gold exploration over old mercury mine sites in Northland. More >>
Nats’ asset sale failure carves hole in Crown coffers
Thursday, 28 November 2013, 10:59 am | Green Party
National’s failed asset sales policy has attracted less revenue and cost more than forecast, resulting in a half a billion dollar hit to the government deficit, Green Party Co-leader Dr Russel Norman said today. More >>
Justice Minister’s baby steps for victims of sexual violence
Tuesday, 26 November 2013, 3:22 pm | Green Party
The Government announcement today that it will change some laws to help the victims of sexual violence is a great start, but there is still much more to do, Green Party women’s spokesperson Jan Logie said today. More >>
Police’s investigation let GCSB off the hook
Tuesday, 26 November 2013, 1:44 pm | Green Party
Newly released information on the police’s investigation into the GCSB’s illegal surveillance of Kim Dotcom and other New Zealanders shows the police have two different standards when investigating complaints of the interception of private communications, ... More >>
Locals protest mineral prospecting in McGregor Bay
Tuesday, 26 November 2013, 12:10 pm | Green Party
26 November 2013 Locals protest mineral prospecting in Schedule 4 protected area McGregor Bay The Green Party is calling on the Government to send a clear message to Sea Group Holdings Limited that it will not be allowed to carry out its plans ... More >>
Delay drilling until Judicial Review decided
Tuesday, 26 November 2013, 10:52 am | Green Party
Anadarko should cease drilling until the legal issues around their permission to drill are decided, the Green Party said today. Greenpeace today filed papers asking for a Judicial Review of the process the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) ... More >>
Govt fails Maui’s dolphins and risks extinction
Tuesday, 26 November 2013, 9:08 am | Green Party
The National Government’s protections for Maui’s dolphins won’t stop their population decline to extinction, the Green Party said today. “New Zealanders who love and want to protect our endangered Maui’s dolphins will be dismayed at the ... More >>
Elevated spill risks associated with ultra-deep sea drilling
Sunday, 24 November 2013, 2:13 pm | Green Party
New analysis revealed by the Green Party today shows that the risk of a spill from deep sea drilling increases as the depth of the water increases, and that in ultra-deep water, the risk is as high as 1 in 19 wells. More >>
