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Action needed to protect Maui’s dolphin
Tuesday, 13 March 2012, 6:42 pm | Green Party
13 March 2011 Green Party comment on action needed to protect Maui’s dolphins “The Government needs to act now to protect the critically endangered Maui’s dolphins. At this stage, talking is not enough,” said Green Party Oceans spokesperson Gareth ... More >>
OECD report shows now is time for action over water quality
Tuesday, 13 March 2012, 4:31 pm | Green Party
An OECD report released today shows there is no room for complacency over our water quality in New Zealand, the Green Party said today. The OECD report, entitled Water Quality and Agriculture: Meeting the Policy Challenge, said that the quality of New ... More >>
John Key’s student loan comments reveal concerning agenda
Tuesday, 13 March 2012, 1:22 pm | Green Party
John Key’s comment that the student loan scheme will be reined in “in a big way” will be bad news for students, the Green Party said today. More >>
Independent Investigation Needed At ACC
Tuesday, 13 March 2012, 9:18 am | Green Party
The Green Party is calling for an independent investigation of ACC in the wake of allegations that the details of over 9000 claimants have been passed on to people who should not have received them. “We need an independent investigation that details ... More >>
Mojo Mathers re Speaker’s decision on support funding
Friday, 9 March 2012, 1:43 pm | Green Party
The Speaker’s decision to fund the electronic note taking and other support I need to fully participate in parliament is a very positive result both for me and for the disability community. More >>
Welfare reforms against Race Relations Commissioner’s goals
Thursday, 8 March 2012, 12:31 pm | Green Party
On the same day as International Women’s Day, the Race Relations Commissioner’s report shows more work needs to be done to make New Zealand a fair and equal society, Green Party Co-leader Metiria Turei said today. More >>
Green Party on Mojo Mathers disability support issue
Thursday, 8 March 2012, 11:30 am | Green Party
The Green Party will keep pushing for a fair and permanent outcome on funding for MPs with disabilities after the Parliamentary Services Commission meeting failed to reach a conclusion on funding for electronic note taking for Green MP Mojo Mathers ... More >>
Govt should review its mining and drilling strategy
Wednesday, 7 March 2012, 9:35 pm | Green Party
7 March 2012 Govt should review its mining and drilling strategy The Government's proposed changes to the Crown Minerals Act are concerning, the Green Party said today. “With changes to the Crown Minerals Act, the Government is seeking to facilitate ... More >>
Key’s “sinking lid” pokies claim false
Wednesday, 7 March 2012, 5:20 pm | Green Party
The Prime Minister’s claim that the Government has a “sinking lid” policy on pokie machines is false, the Green Party says. Green Party gambling spokesperson Denise Roche said the Government was actively negotiating with Sky City to increase ... More >>
David Clendon blogs on Police cuts
Wednesday, 7 March 2012, 1:08 pm | Green Party
It is worrying to see that the Government is looking to make drastic cuts from the policing budget , despite this posing real risks to some of the more progressive policies emerging in that portfolio. More >>
Ports Of Auckland actions in sacking workers disgraceful
Wednesday, 7 March 2012, 1:01 pm | Green Party
The Ports of Auckland’s actions in sacking 300 staff sets a terrible precedent for all workers in New Zealand, Green Party Co-leader Dr Russel Norman said today. More >>
Mining royalties remain unpaid
Tuesday, 6 March 2012, 4:45 pm | Green Party
Mining company Newmont Gold must pay royalties on the Crown-owned gold it extracts from its Martha mine in Waihi, the Green Party said today. “It is disappointing that Energy Minister Phil Heatley won’t use the Review of New Zealand Minerals ... More >>
Referendum will rock asset sales plan
Tuesday, 6 March 2012, 4:25 pm | Green Party
A successful citizens initiated referendum (CIR) to stop the sale of publicly owned power companies will impact the implementation of the mixed ownership model the Green Party said today. More >>
Blog: The Green Growth Advisory Group report
Monday, 5 March 2012, 1:54 pm | Green Party
Over the weekend, the Government released the report of the Green Growth Advisory Group (GGAG). The GGAG is appointed by the Government and headed by Phil O’Reilly from Business NZ. More >>
National needs to stop driving people to Australia
Monday, 5 March 2012, 1:14 pm | Green Party
“National has failed to promote a vision for New Zealand that inspires New Zealanders to stay despite challenging times,” said Green Party co-leader Dr Russel Norman in response to immigration data out today that shows record numbers of New Zealanders ... More >>
Report highlights Govt economic contradictions
Saturday, 3 March 2012, 3:31 pm | Green Party
3 March 2012 Green Growth Report highlights Govt economic contradictions The Green Party welcomed the Government’s Green Growth Advisory Group Report out today and signalled it will work co-operatively with the National Government to implement the ... More >>
Govt. gives no guarantees over dam sales
Thursday, 1 March 2012, 4:51 pm | Green Party
The Government will not legislate for any safeguards to ensure partially privatised energy companies won’t sell strategic individual assets, like dams, offshore, the Green Party said today. More >>
Govt needs to move on all the FCV recommendations
Thursday, 1 March 2012, 3:43 pm | Green Party
“The Government decision to agree to only six of the 15 recommendations of the inquiry into Foreign Charter Vessels (FCVs) will not fix the multitude of problems associated with Foreign Charter vessels, Green Party fishing spokesperson Steffan ... More >>
Dunne & Key at odds over asset sales
Thursday, 1 March 2012, 11:57 am | Green Party
The Government needs to clarify whether it will include explicit restrictions on partially privatised state-owned enterprises selling strategic assets like dams given the apparent conflict between statements from Revenue Minister Peter Dunne and Prime ... More >>
Kids locked in van outside casino a problem gambling issue
Wednesday, 29 February 2012, 9:43 pm | Green Party
Kids locked in van outside casino a problem gambling issue The case of five children left locked in a van while their parents visited Sky City on Sunday is an ugly reality of problem gambling which will only get worse if the Government’s convention centre ... More >>
