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NZ children lose again
Friday, 30 August 2013, 5:20 pm | Green Party
Today’s decision by the Court of Appeal dismissing an appeal by the Child Poverty Action Group condemns children whose parents are without employment to on-going poverty, Green Party Co-leader Metiria Turei said today. More >>
DOC job cuts went too far
Friday, 30 August 2013, 12:12 pm | Green Party
New figures showing 250 vacancies in the new Department of Conservation (DOC) structure shows how deeply flawed the restructuring exercise has been, the Green Party said today. More >>
NZIER report shows just 18 more jobs from SkyCity deal
Friday, 30 August 2013, 11:28 am | Green Party
A report the Government has relied on to assess the employment impact of the SkyCity convention centre shows the deal will increase the number of jobs in New Zealand by just 18, Green Party Co-leader Metiria Turei said today. More >>
Govt needs to put an end to failed charter school experiment
Thursday, 29 August 2013, 5:20 pm | Green Party
The Government should cancel its plans to open charter schools next year given the fact most of the applicants had difficulty simply filling out the application form, Green Party Co-leader Metiria Turei said today. More >>
No Legal Accountability For Spy Agencies
Thursday, 29 August 2013, 5:04 pm | Green Party
It’s a sad day for the people of New Zealand when Government spies can break the law and not be held to account for it, Green Party Co-leader Dr Russel Norman said today. More >>
Our chance to get animal welfare right for animals
Thursday, 29 August 2013, 10:56 am | Green Party
The Green Party has supported the Animal Welfare Amendment Bill at its first reading today but made it clear that further support relies on the Bill being improved at select committee. More >>
Time to commit to a GE-free New Zealand
Thursday, 29 August 2013, 10:55 am | Green Party
The Green Party has called on the Government to reconsider its commitment to fund further risky GE research when the rewards of such research have been virtually non-existent. More >>
A relief, but questions remain on botulism
Wednesday, 28 August 2013, 5:40 pm | Green Party
This afternoon’s confirmation that the bacteria found in Fonterra whey power is not the dangerous Clostridium botulinum is a huge relief, the Green Party said today. More >>
Kiwis paying too much for computers and software
Wednesday, 28 August 2013, 3:33 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is calling for a Commerce Committee inquiry into the over pricing of computer software and hardware in New Zealand compared to other countries, Green Party ICT spokesperson Gareth Hughes said today More >>
Life Is Not a Patentable Invention
Wednesday, 28 August 2013, 11:24 am | Green Party
Today is New Zealand’s chance to rule out the patenting of life with the Green Party’s amendment to the Patent Bill. More >>
Mighty River Sale Leaves $2.3m a Week Hole In Govt Books
Wednesday, 28 August 2013, 11:00 am | Green Party
Mighty River Power’s financial results show that National has increased the Government’s net deficit by $2.3 million a week by selling a profitable public asset, even after accounting for the reduced cost of Government debt, Green Party Co-leader Dr Russel ... More >>
Greens celebrate online enrolment win
Tuesday, 27 August 2013, 3:56 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is celebrating the inclusion of full online voter enrolment as part of the changes to electoral law announced today by the Government. More >>
Green Party seeks support for practical changes to RMA Bill
Tuesday, 27 August 2013, 11:57 am | Green Party
27 August 2013 Green Party seeks support for practical changes to RMA Bill and Auckland Plan legislation The Green Party have put forward several reasonable and practical amendments to the Resource Management Reform Bill and the Government can show a commitment ... More >>
Gold mining undermines 100% Pure brand
Tuesday, 27 August 2013, 11:53 am | Green Party
27 August 2013 Govt's gold mining on conservation land proposal undermines 100% Pure brand The Government is further tarnishing our clean, green reputation by opening up our conservation land to gold mining, said Green Party mining spokesperson Catherine ... More >>
Reserve Bank Missed Opportunities For Lower Interest Rates
Tuesday, 27 August 2013, 9:29 am | Green Party
New information released by the Green Party today shows that the Reserve Bank has been over-estimating the rate of inflation meaning interest rates have been kept higher than necessary. More >>
Manuka Honey Chance For NZ to Get it Right
Monday, 26 August 2013, 10:20 am | Green Party
The recent Manuka honey labelling issue gives us a chance to focus on increasing the value we get from exports, and creating jobs here in New Zealand, the Green Party said today. More >>
Key broke promise on asset sales cost
Sunday, 25 August 2013, 10:04 am | Green Party
John Key spent twice as much as he promised he would on the sale of Mighty River Power, Green Party Co-leader Dr Russel Norman said today. More >>
High dollar kills more good Kiwi jobs
Friday, 23 August 2013, 12:20 pm | Green Party
The National Government’s high dollar policy has killed another 180 high-wage, high-skill New Zealand jobs, Green Party Co-leader Dr Russel Norman said today. More >>
Govt must take action following victory in pay equity case
Friday, 23 August 2013, 11:01 am | Green Party
The Employment Court victory of Lower Hutt caregiver, Kristine Bartlett means the Key Government needs to confront the issues of massive pay inequity in the caregiving sector, Green Party women's spokesperson Jan Logie said today. More >>
Greens welcome recommendations for greater transparency
Thursday, 22 August 2013, 1:20 pm | Green Party
The Green Party has welcomed the final report on the Lobbying Disclosure Bill and is pleased with the committee’s clear recommendations for greater transparency. More >>
