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Primary Industries Ministry has questions to answer

Monday, 5 August 2013, 5:06 pm | Green Party

Parents need clear information about which baby formula is safe in the wake of the Fonterra product recall, the Green Party said today. More >>

Prime Minister’s chief of staff needs to step aside

Saturday, 3 August 2013, 12:33 pm | Green Party

“The latest Henry Inquiry revelations show that the Prime Minister’s chief of staff, Wayne Eagleson, bears responsibility for the release of the of Dunne/Vance emails to the Henry Inquiry. Mr Eagleson must now step aside until the full facts ... More >>

Key’s media spying scandal deepens

Friday, 2 August 2013, 7:32 pm | Green Party

John Key’s media spying scandal has deepened with revelations that his inquiry received full copies of journalist Andrea Vance’s emails, Green Party Co-leader Dr Russel Norman said today. More >>

Government housing Bill mustn’t override local democracy

Friday, 2 August 2013, 3:41 pm | Green Party

The Green Party supports Local Government New Zealand’s call for the ‘over-ride’ clause in the Housing Accords and Special Housing Areas Bill, Green Party housing spokesperson Holly Walker said today. More >>

Cost of storm sign of things to come

Friday, 2 August 2013, 3:24 pm | Green Party

New figures estimating the cost of the June storm to the country are even more concerning given the increase in extreme weather events that we face, the Green Party said today. More >>

Green Party : Talley’s and Foreign Charter Vessels

Friday, 2 August 2013, 12:15 pm | Green Party

The Green Party would like to congratulate Talley’s strong and consistent position against Foreign Charter Vessels (FCVs) operating in New Zealand’s waters, and it is great that the National Party has decided not to progress the exemption for settlement ... More >>

Young people doing well but struggling with finance

Thursday, 1 August 2013, 7:00 pm | Green Party

The findings of a comprehensive survey on the health and wellbeing of New Zealand youth busts many myths about young people drinking and using drugs, but shows worrying trends around depression, financial stress and access to contraception, the Green ... More >>

Government all talk, no commitment on City Rail Link

Thursday, 1 August 2013, 6:48 pm | Green Party

The National Government needs to make good on its promise to build the City Rail Link and commit to funding at least 50 percent of the project, Green Party transport spokesperson Julie Anne Genter said today. More >>

Politics of fear has no place in New Zealand

Thursday, 1 August 2013, 4:05 pm | Green Party

John Key is trying to frighten the New Zealand public into submission as he pushes through his law to strip away their rights, the Green Party said today. Today John Key revealed that people involved in Al Qaeda were living in New Zealand. More >>

Report confirms urgent action needed on climate change

Thursday, 1 August 2013, 11:44 am | Green Party

1 August 2013 Report confirms urgent action needed on climate change The report released today, by the Office of the Chief Science Advisor, highlights the urgency for action on protecting the climate, the Green Party said. The report says that New Zealand ... More >>

Another chance to end animal testing of legal highs

Thursday, 1 August 2013, 11:20 am | Green Party

1 August 2013 Another chance to end animal testing of legal highs Today’s launch of Mojo Mathers’ members’ bill is the latest step in the Green Party’s campaign to stop the testing of legal highs on animals. “This bill, if drawn out of the ... More >>

Child abuse report highlights need to address poverty

Thursday, 1 August 2013, 9:24 am | Green Party

If the National Government wants to reduce child abuse and maltreatment it needs to stop beneficiary bashing and start addressing child poverty the Green Party said today. More >>

Green Party welcomes investigation into intrusive powers

Wednesday, 31 July 2013, 3:15 pm | Green Party

The Green Party is welcoming the Privileges Committee’s commitment to investigate how a journalist and an MP’s private information was released, as well as developing principles to ensure this is not repeated. More >>

Water quality in agricultural areas continues to decline

Wednesday, 31 July 2013, 1:18 pm | Green Party

Water quality in agricultural areas continues to decline Attempts to shift the blame for river pollution from intensive agriculture to cities and towns ignores the fact that urban streams comprise just one per cent of the length of New Zealand waterways, ... More >>

Private information public under National Government

Tuesday, 30 July 2013, 3:25 pm | Green Party

Revelations that the Henry inquiry, acting on John Key’s mandate, obtained a journalist’s phone records highlight a culture where private information is public under the National Government, the Green Party said today. More >>

Investment treaties should not threaten housing policy

Tuesday, 30 July 2013, 12:44 pm | Green Party

A Government’s right to make legislation restricting foreign ownership of our housing stock should not be hamstrung due to free trade agreements signed up to by either Labour or National, Green Party Co-Leader Dr Russel Norman said today. More >>

Residents at risk should have say on Ruataniwha dam proposal

Tuesday, 30 July 2013, 11:36 am | Green Party

30 July 2013 Residents at risk should have say on Ruataniwha dam proposal The Green Party today asked the Environmental Protection Authority to extend the timeframe for public submissions on the Tukituki proposal after a Waipawa resident discovered ... More >>