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Greens ACC plan well received by Minister
Wednesday, 18 July 2012, 3:03 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is heartened by ACC Minister Judith Collins’ positive response to much our ACC Rehabilitation Plan, following the first of on-going discussions between the parties about a way forward for ACC. More >>
Govt should accept Owen Glenn inquiry offer
Tuesday, 17 July 2012, 6:18 pm | Green Party
The Government should accept Owen Glenn’s offer to fund an inquiry into domestic violence and child abuse says the Green Party. More >>
New ACC report proves disentitlement rife
Tuesday, 17 July 2012, 3:02 pm | Green Party
17 July 2012 New ACC report proves disentitlement rife in sensitive claims unit The independent monitoring report of ACC’s progress in implementing the recommendations from 2010 on clinical pathway, released today, offers further proof of a culture ... More >>
Green support for local communities
Tuesday, 17 July 2012, 9:54 am | Green Party
17 July 2012 Green support for local communities The Government’s changes to local government will undermine the identity and decision making of local communities, said Green Party Co-leader Dr Russel Norman in a keynote speech to the Local Government ... More >>
How much did National waste on Otaki to Levin expressway?
Monday, 16 July 2012, 12:19 pm | Green Party
The revelation that National has spent $216 million on investigation and design work for its so-called Roads of National Significance raises questions around how much was wasted on planning the now cancelled Otaki to Levin expressway, Green Party transport ... More >>
Greens seek crackdown on illicit casino proceeds
Sunday, 15 July 2012, 7:07 pm | Green Party
15 July 2012 Greens seek crackdown on illicit casino proceeds The Green Party has drafted a Bill that would require casinos to pay back the some of the proceeds of crime they receive through gambling. The Bill would amend the Criminal Proceeds of ... More >>
Govt breaks word while kiwi families struggle to break even
Friday, 13 July 2012, 1:36 pm | Green Party
The Government’s got cash to cover its broken election promise on the Emissions Trading Scheme while kiwis lose their jobs and face higher prices, say the Green Party. More >>
Cancellation of Otaki to Levin expressway a good start
Friday, 13 July 2012, 10:47 am | Green Party
The New Zealand Transport Agency’s decision to cancel the Otaki to Levin expressway should be a first step in reassessing all the Roads of National Significance (RoNS), Green Party transport spokesperson Julie Anne Genter said today. More >>
Crown concedes water rights debacle would hurt asset sales
Thursday, 12 July 2012, 1:07 pm | Green Party
12 July 2012 Crown concedes water rights debacle would hurt asset sales The Crown has conceded that the debacle over water rights would create risk for investors in asset sales, resulting in lower sales revenue, Green Party Co-leader Russel Norman ... More >>
Rakiura/Stewart Island deserves protection
Thursday, 12 July 2012, 12:38 pm | Green Party
12 July 2012 Rakiura/Stewart Island deserves protection from oil exploration Rakiura/Stewart Island is one of our special places which deserves protection from oil exploration, Green Party mining spokesperson Catherine Delahunty said today. Southland District ... More >>
Local government doesn’t want "reforms"
Thursday, 12 July 2012, 10:52 am | Green Party
Survey data released today by the Green Party shows there is considerable opposition amongst councillors and community board members to Government's proposed changes to local government. More >>
Public has right to have a say on oil and gas development
Wednesday, 11 July 2012, 3:46 pm | Green Party
11 July 2012 Public has right to have a say on oil and gas development The public has the right to have a say before councils give companies the go ahead for any oil and gas exploration activities, the Green Party said today. “An international corporation ... More >>
Water rights debacle means asset sales must be called off
Wednesday, 11 July 2012, 11:42 am | Green Party
The Green Party is calling on the Key Government not to proceed with its asset sales programme in light of the debacle over water rights, Green Party Co-leader Russel Norman said today. More >>
Port shambles holding New Zealand back
Wednesday, 11 July 2012, 11:29 am | Green Party
New Zealand exporters face increased transport costs and New Zealand workers are losing their jobs due to the Government’s lack of a plan for our ports, Green Party transport spokesperson Julie Anne Genter said today. More >>
Minister must stop debt collection in schools
Tuesday, 10 July 2012, 2:05 pm | Green Party
The Education Minister should step in and stop the use of debt collection or other threats to families who cannot pay "donations" to schools, the Green Party said today. More >>
Backwards Government policy to blame for KiwiRail job losses
Tuesday, 10 July 2012, 12:40 pm | Green Party
KiwiRail’s decision to fire up to 220 workers is the inevitable consequence of National’s ideologically-driven transport strategy, Green party Co-leader Russel Norman said today. More >>
Key’s comments on Waitangi Tribunal wrong
Tuesday, 10 July 2012, 12:08 pm | Green Party
John Key is willing to push asset sales through while denying Maori due process, Green Party Co-Leader Dr Russel Norman said today. More >>
DOC allows bigger mining hole in Conservation Park
Monday, 9 July 2012, 5:51 pm | Green Party
The Government should not have allowed Oceana Gold Ltd to significantly expand its open cast gold mining operation on conservation land, the Green Party said today. More >>
Key shows disrespect for Waitangi Tribunal
Monday, 9 July 2012, 1:11 pm | Green Party
John Key has trampled on the Waitangi Tribunal, dismissing its views before it has even had a chance to consider Maori water rights, Green Party spokesperson for the Treaty of Waitangi, David Clendon said today. More >>
Auckland gets Waikato and BOP Gambling Proceeds
Monday, 9 July 2012, 9:45 am | Green Party
A pokies trust which earns nearly half its proceeds from Waikato and Bay of Plenty gamblers is giving most of its grants to groups in Auckland, Green Party gambling spokesperson Denise Roche has revealed. More >>
