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Green Party Comment On Kiwirail

Friday, 24 August 2012, 4:09 pm | Green Party

The Key Government is deliberately running down the rail network and trying to hide the truth from the public, Green Party transport spokesperson Julie Anne Genter said today. More >>

Privacy across all departments needs checking

Friday, 24 August 2012, 10:46 am | Green Party

A review of how government departments protect New Zealanders’ privacy is needed after damning reports into ACC yesterday revealed wider concerns, the Green Party said today. More >>

Damning reports show Government’s role in ACC dysfunction

Thursday, 23 August 2012, 3:00 pm | Green Party

Reports into ACC provide the most compelling evidence yet that the Government’s focus on saving a buck has caused ACC to lose sight of its role in helping injured and vulnerable New Zealanders, the Green Party said today. More >>

Government must front up on full costs of asset sales

Thursday, 23 August 2012, 12:59 pm | Green Party

New information shows that the energy companies that the Government is planning to sell have already spent millions preparing themselves for sale, Green Party Co-leader Russel Norman said today. More >>

New report: middle NZ worse off, inequality grows

Thursday, 23 August 2012, 11:52 am | Green Party

New research from the Ministry of Social Development research has delivered a damning assessment of the Government’s economic management, showing that middle income families are now significantly worse off, and inequality at a record high, said the ... More >>

Government to delay addressing climate change indefinitely

Thursday, 23 August 2012, 9:39 am | Green Party

The Government’s stopped even pretending it wants to combat climate change with amendments it is making to the Emissions Trading Scheme, Green Party climate change spokesperson Kennedy Graham said today. More >>

How to Tackle Child Poverty: Lessons from the Netherlands

Wednesday, 22 August 2012, 10:01 am | Green Party

A new report on child policy in the Netherlands highlights the need for a cross party action plan to tackle child poverty in New Zealand, the Green Party said today. More >>

Green Party comment on ministerial inquiry into sex offender

Tuesday, 21 August 2012, 3:48 pm | Green Party

Green Party comment on ministerial inquiry into sex offender teacher It is bizarre that the Government is moving to toughen up on the screening teachers while at the same time slackening the requirements for teachers at charter schools, Green Party ... More >>

Green Party comment on Solid Energy's readiness for sale

Tuesday, 21 August 2012, 3:45 pm | Green Party

21 August 2012 Green Party comment on Solid Energy's readiness for sale “The Government’s admission that Solid Energy isn’t ready for sale because of uncertainties over its future revenue casts into doubt whether the other energy companies are ready ... More >>

Coal Seam Gas extraction puts environment at risk

Tuesday, 21 August 2012, 11:54 am | Green Party

“A massive expansion of Coal Seam Gas (CSG) extraction putting our environment and clean green brand at risk is not the solution to the Government’s economic woes,” said Gareth Hughes Green Party energy spokesperson. More >>

Flood of Kiwis heading to Australia hits new record

Tuesday, 21 August 2012, 11:52 am | Green Party

A record 53,873 people left New Zealand for Australia in the past year, showing the Key Government has failed to stop the flood of New Zealanders across the Tasman, Green Party Co-leader Russel Norman said today. More >>

Innovation report ignores clean green opportunities

Tuesday, 21 August 2012, 11:20 am | Green Party

21 August 2012 Govt innovation report ignores clean green opportunities The National Government’s latest report on innovation has yet again ignored the critical role green innovation will play in transforming our economy onto a more sustainable footing, ... More >>

Smith needs to correct wrong fracking facts

Monday, 20 August 2012, 1:00 pm | Green Party

“National MP Nick Smith is doing a disservice to the national debate on fracking,” said Gareth Hughes Green Party energy spokesperson. “Nick Smith has been told that he is wrong on his claim hydraulic fracking has been used in New Zealand’s geothermal ... More >>

Green Party expresses sadness for killed soldiers

Monday, 20 August 2012, 10:08 am | Green Party

The Green Party is saddened by the deaths of three New Zealand soldiers in Afghanistan yesterday, and extends its condolences to their families. More >>

Joint Statement on Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement

Sunday, 19 August 2012, 7:00 pm | Green Party

Joint Statement on Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand, Australian Greens, Green Party of Canada) As the Green parliamentary political parties of three nations whose governments are currently in the process ... More >>