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Defence Force connection to military violence in West Papua
Sunday, 17 June 2012, 2:30 pm | Green Party
The Defence Force must clarify its role in training an Indonesian officer of the notorious Kopassus Special Forces especially given this week’s assassination and military violence in West Papua, Green MP Catherine Delahunty said today. More >>
Government plans to spend up to $400m more on asset sales
Sunday, 17 June 2012, 1:12 pm | Green Party
The time has come for the National Government to be up front about the cost of providing a so-called ‘loyalty bonus’ to purchasers of shares in its asset sales programme, Green Party Co-leader Russel Norman said today. More >>
Same-sex marriage now twice as likely
Friday, 15 June 2012, 1:23 pm | Green Party
Marriage equality will have double the chance of getting debated by Parliament, with separate Bills from both Labour and the Greens going into the ballot for Members’ Bills. More >>
Does Labour still want TPP talks to be open?
Friday, 15 June 2012, 11:54 am | Green Party
Labour needs to explain why they are apparently siding with the National Government on the Trans Pacific Partnership agreement, Green Party Co-leader Dr Russel Norman said today. More >>
Strong national standards needed to clean up rivers
Friday, 15 June 2012, 11:09 am | Green Party
The release of Wellington’s State of the Environment report today reinforces the need for strong national environmental standards, Green Party environment spokesperson Eugenie Sage said today. More >>
“Pretty cautious” is not cautious enough
Thursday, 14 June 2012, 3:46 pm | Green Party
The Prime Minister’s promise to be “pretty cautious” about signing a deal with SkyCity while the Auditor General’s inquiry proceeds, is not cautious enough - he should promise not to sign a deal till the inquiry is over, the Green Party said ... More >>
Referendum must precede any asset sales
Thursday, 14 June 2012, 12:27 pm | Green Party
The Green Party has today written to the leaders of all other parties calling on them to support an amendment to the Mixed Ownership Model Bill that would prohibit any sales, should the legislation pass, until after Kiwis have had their say in the ... More >>
Key’s trade deal puts NZ at risk of being sued
Thursday, 14 June 2012, 10:08 am | Green Party
The Government must not sign up to the Trans Pacific Partnership agreement if it means opening New Zealand up to being sued by overseas multi-national corporations, Green Party Co-Leader Dr Russel Norman said today. More >>
SkyCity deal should go on hold during AG inquiry
Wednesday, 13 June 2012, 11:08 am | Green Party
The Green Party is calling for an immediate hold on all negotiations over the Skycity convention centre deal as the Auditor General investigates the process which led to the casino being chosen to build the centre. More >>
Greens call for reversal of family court fees
Wednesday, 13 June 2012, 10:40 am | Green Party
The new user charges in the Family Court are bad for kids and should not be introduced, the Green Party said today. More >>
Time for Govt and family carers to get together
Tuesday, 12 June 2012, 4:39 pm | Green Party
Parents who care for their disabled family members can finally face the future with certainty after the Government decided not to appeal a landmark decision to pay them for the care they provide, Green MP Catherine Delahunty said today. More >>
Opportunity for ACC to return to its principles
Tuesday, 12 June 2012, 3:52 pm | Green Party
The Green Party welcomes the appointment of a new ACC chair and looks forward to them steering ACC back to its original role as the provider of full and fair compensation and rehabilitation to injured New Zealanders. More >>
Sports Leadership Group must stop lobbying for pokies
Tuesday, 12 June 2012, 3:45 pm | Green Party
The National Sports Organisations Leadership Group should not be involved in lobbying on behalf of pokie trusts, Green Party gambling spokesperson Denise Roche said today. More >>
Councils at risk of losing profitable assets
Monday, 11 June 2012, 1:02 pm | Green Party
11 June 2012 Councils at risk of losing profitable assets The Local Government Bill is a threat to profitable Council owned assets as it gives strong powers to the Local Government Minister to interfere with the business of Councils and encourage asset ... More >>
Government ignoring green economic opportunities
Monday, 11 June 2012, 9:18 am | Green Party
11 June 2012 Government ignoring green economic opportunities A report published today by Pure Advantage points to the huge disparity between New Zealand’s green economic opportunities and the Government’s current economic path, the Green Party ... More >>
Time for ACC Minister to Act
Sunday, 10 June 2012, 8:20 pm | Green Party
This evening’s 60 Minutes item concerning ACC’s interactions with Bronwyn Pullar has highlighted the need for the Minister to act decisively to restore public trust and confidence in the organisation, says Green Party ACC spokesperson, Kevin Hague. More >>
Deep sea drilling not worth the risk
Friday, 8 June 2012, 2:05 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is condemning the Government for beginning the tender process today for 23 oil and gas permits, a number of which allow for deep sea oil drilling. More >>
IMF report highlights need for broader economic policy
Friday, 8 June 2012, 11:04 am | Green Party
The International Monetary Fund’s latest report on New Zealand highlights the need for the Government to have a wider economic plan, rather than a narrow fixation on achieving fiscal surplus in 2014/15, Green Party Co-leader Russel Norman said today. More >>
John Key should apologise to parents
Thursday, 7 June 2012, 3:43 pm | Green Party
7 June 2012 John Key should apologise to parents and ask Minister to stand aside John Key must take responsibility for the class size debacle, apologise to New Zealand parents and instruct his Education Minister to stand aside, the Green Party said ... More >>
Mixed Ownership Model Bill – Green Party Minority Report
Thursday, 7 June 2012, 1:13 pm | Green Party
Mixed Ownership Model Bill – Green Party Minority Report Introduction The Green Party is opposed to the Mixed Ownership Model Bill and recommends the Bill does not proceed. Our opposition to the Bill is based on: - The Government accounts being ... More >>
