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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 >>
National failing workers and the environment
Tuesday, 13 November 2012, 4:15 pm | Green Party
National failing workers and the environment Unemployment is growing one-and-a-half times faster in New Zealand than across the rest of the OECD, the Green Party said today. More >>
Christchurch school communities need a new Minister
Tuesday, 13 November 2012, 12:51 pm | Green Party
13 November 2012 Christchurch school communities need a new Minister Earthquake-ravaged Christchurch communities need a new minister and a taskforce to specifically oversee plans for the city’s schools, the Green Party said today. “The people of Christchurch ... More >>
Government giving women the short straw
Monday, 12 November 2012, 9:54 am | Green Party
The National Government needs to take responsibility for increasing gender pay inequity, the Green Party said today. More >>
ETS destroyed, now Government gets to work on Kyoto
Friday, 9 November 2012, 3:07 pm | Green Party
The National Government announced today it is withdrawing from global efforts under the Kyoto Protocol to fight climate change and instead aligning with countries who will just talk about it, Green Party climate change spokesperson Kennedy Graham said. More >>
Reserve Bank must regulate banks, not be their champion
Friday, 9 November 2012, 9:10 am | Green Party
New Zealand’s foreign-owned banks are some of the most profitable in the world, the Green Party said today. More >>
Bill rips heart out of Emissions Trading Scheme
Thursday, 8 November 2012, 4:39 pm | Green Party
Polluters can now relax in the knowledge they won’t have to reduce their carbon emissions and the taxpayer will continue to pick up the bill, Green Party climate change spokesperson Kennedy Graham said today. More >>
Promotion of petroleum is not a smart way to run the economy
Thursday, 8 November 2012, 3:52 pm | Green Party
The National Government is gambling with New Zealand's economy by proposing the sale of further petroleum exploration permits in deep water, the Green Party said today. More >>
Green Bill Will Help Clean Up Super Fund Investments
Thursday, 8 November 2012, 2:59 pm | Green Party
8 November 2012 Green Bill Will Help Clean Up Super Fund Investments The Green Party is urging all other parties to support changes to the responsible investment criteria used by the New Zealand Superannuation Fund following their Climate Change (NZ Superannuation ... More >>
