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National breaks climate change promises
Wednesday, 21 November 2012, 11:21 am | Green Party
The National Government has broken two election promises it made to act on climate change, the Green Party revealed today. More >>
Kiwi kids’ lesson for the PM
Tuesday, 20 November 2012, 10:46 am | Green Party
The Prime Minister should look to children for advice on running the country, with an international survey showing the first thing kiwi kids would do if they had his job would be to provide the food, housing and necessities everyone needs, the Green ... More >>
Environment Court decision fails Waihi residents
Monday, 19 November 2012, 6:49 pm | Green Party
“It’s disappointing that the Environment Court has sided with foreign-owned mining giant Newmont, over concerned Waihi residents,” said Green Party terrestrial mining spokesperson Catherine Delahunty. More >>
Key needs to raise plight of Gaza on world stage
Monday, 19 November 2012, 3:48 pm | Green Party
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key should use any opportunity he gets to talk to President Barack Obama to raise the plight of civilians in Gaza, the Green Party said today. John Key and Barack Obama are both attending a dinner to start the East ... More >>
HELPline Left High And Dry
Monday, 19 November 2012, 3:23 pm | Green Party
19 November 2012 HELPline Left High And Dry The Government promised resolve funding issues for Auckland’s HELPline but instead they have left them high and dry, forcing them to reduce services, the Green Party said today. HELPline have today made public ... More >>
Joyce launches direct assault on university independence
Monday, 19 November 2012, 1:38 pm | Green Party
Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce's threat that he can step in to decide how many students Auckland University should enrol in each department is a direct assault on academic freedom and the independence of Universities, the Green Party said today. More >>
NZ must make position clear on Israel-Gaza conflict
Sunday, 18 November 2012, 4:57 pm | Green Party
The Government needs to urgently and clearly state New Zealand’s views on the violence in Israel and Gaza, the Green Party said today. More >>
PM unconvincing on education
Sunday, 18 November 2012, 4:40 pm | Green Party
The Prime Minister failed to explain away the series of educational debacles created by his Government when speaking on "The Nation" this weekend, the Green Party said today. More >>
Half a million dollar homes affordable only on Planet Key
Friday, 16 November 2012, 5:00 pm | Green Party
Building a small number of expensive houses and labelling them ‘affordable’ will do nothing to alleviate the chronic shortage of houses that ordinary families can afford to buy, Green Party housing spokesperson Holly Walker said today. More >>
Govt plans borrowing and tax hikes to fund unneeded highways
Friday, 16 November 2012, 1:33 pm | Green Party
The National Government’s reckless plan to build unneeded highways has created a huge budget hole that taxpayers will be forced to pay for with higher taxes, Green Party transport spokesperson Julie Anne Genter said today. More >>
Community sector falls victim to economic mismanagement
Friday, 16 November 2012, 12:58 pm | Green Party
The postponement of the Government’s review of the definition of charitable purpose in the Charities Act is yet another blow to the community and voluntary sector, the Green Party said today. More >>
Govt needs to revisit its soft stance on gambling
Friday, 16 November 2012, 11:54 am | Green Party
16 November 2012 Govt needs to revisit its soft stance on gambling The Government needs to review its decision to allow frequent fliers, including high rolling gamblers, with South China Airlines to dodge visa checks, Green Party Co-leader Metiria Turei ... More >>
‘Everyone needs the right help’ campaign launch
Friday, 16 November 2012, 11:20 am | Green Party
16 November 2012 ‘Everyone needs the right help’ campaign launch A new Green Party campaign has been launched to highlight the need for better access to specialist services for survivors of rape and sexual abuse. “There are whole groups of people ... More >>
National water standards needed now
Thursday, 15 November 2012, 3:44 pm | Green Party
The Government needs to implement effective national environmental standards for fresh water after the Land and Water Forum did not produce any, the Green Party said today. More >>
Govt fast-tracks risk while attacking refugees
Thursday, 15 November 2012, 10:15 am | Green Party
Immigration Minister Nathan Guy’s deal with China Southern Airlines to fast-track visas for gold and silver frequent flyer cardholders stands in stark contrast to its proposed legislation scaremongering against non-existent boat people, the Green ... More >>
Greens Welcome Business Leaders’ Commitment To Green Economy
Thursday, 15 November 2012, 8:27 am | Green Party
Greens Welcome Business Leaders’ Commitment To A Smart Green Economy The Green Party today welcomed Pure Advantage’s commitment to an ambitious economic strategy that strengthens the economy and the environment. More >>
Misery and crime are Government’s jobs plan
Wednesday, 14 November 2012, 4:34 pm | Green Party
The Government today reaffirmed its love affair with casinos claiming the pokies-for-convention centre deal with SkyCity is a jobs winner despite evidence jobs will be sucked out of retail and tourism if the casino’s pokies business expands, the Green Party ... More >>
Children at the heart of welfare
Wednesday, 14 November 2012, 3:01 pm | Green Party
The needs of children must be put at the heart of our social welfare system, the Green Party said today. The Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) has revealed that the National Government’s changes to social welfare are directly putting vulnerable ... More >>
Greens welcome Lobbying Disclosure Bill extension
Wednesday, 14 November 2012, 1:30 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is pleased that the Government Administration Committee will take extra time to carefully consider the Lobbying Disclosure Bill. More >>
ACT MP denies opportunity to help victims of gambling crime
Tuesday, 13 November 2012, 5:16 pm | Green Party
ACT MP John Banks, who once accused casinos of being ‘wideboys’ is voting against a Green Party Bill to ensure casinos repay the proceeds of crime to victims, the Green Party said today. More >>
