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NZ Must Review SAS Role After UN Report on Afghan Torture

Tuesday, 11 October 2011, 11:49 am | Green Party

The Government must review the SAS's role in joint operations with the Afghan Crisis Response Unit after the release of a United Nations report detailing widespread torture in Afghan detention facilities, Green Party Defence spokesperson Keith Locke said ... More >>

Govt needs to rethink Food Bill’s reach

Tuesday, 11 October 2011, 9:51 am | Green Party

Home gardeners, people who barter or swap food, sell food directly to consumers, and small growers, should be exempt from food regulations contained in a new Food Bill, Green Party food spokesperson Sue Kedgley said today. More >>

Better communication needed in Tauranga

Monday, 10 October 2011, 11:52 am | Green Party

10 October 2011 Better communication needed in Tauranga The Green Party is calling on the Government to have better engagement with locals concerned about the Rena cargo ship, grounded on a reef near Tauranga Harbour. “The Government can call ... More >>

Greens want Govt. to protect shore before oil arrives

Sunday, 9 October 2011, 4:21 pm | Green Party

9 October 2011 Greens want Govt. to protect shore before oil arrives The Green Party is today calling on the Government to put in place precautionary oil booms around sensitive eco-systems on the Bay of Plenty coastline before any oil arrives. “The ... More >>

Greens call on Govt. to release Rena’s cargo list

Saturday, 8 October 2011, 1:47 pm | Green Party

8 October 2011 Greens call on Govt. to release Rena’s cargo list The Green Party is today calling on the Government to release the Rena’s cargo manifest — a document detailing the contents of the 2000 containers on board the stricken vessel. “The ... More >>

Greens win tighter rules on gifts and hospitality

Friday, 7 October 2011, 5:30 pm | Green Party

7 October 2011 Greens win tighter rules on gifts and hospitality The Green Party is welcoming news that Treasury and other departments will be tightening their rules around staff accepting gifts and hospitality, following a complaint to the State ... More >>

Will Govt take full control of Tauranga spill?

Friday, 7 October 2011, 11:39 am | Green Party

The Government can take over full legal responsibility for the salvage as well as the clean-up of the Rena cargo ship leaking oil into the ocean near Tauranga Harbour, the Green Party said today. More >>

Govt signals corporate fraud a low priority

Friday, 7 October 2011, 10:12 am | Green Party

Commerce Minister Simon Power missed his chance to tighten up company law before Parliament rose, the Green Party said today. More >>

Credit downgrade starts to bite

Thursday, 6 October 2011, 4:00 pm | Green Party

Results of the Government’s first long-term bond tender since the credit downgrade show that the cost of borrowing has started to rise, Green Party Co-leader Russel Norman said today. “The credit downgrade is now startin More >>

NZ climate change targets rated ‘inadequate’

Thursday, 6 October 2011, 1:52 pm | Green Party

As preparation for the Durban climate change talks takes place in Panama this week, the Green Party observed today that the Government’s targets have been rated as ‘inadequate’ by an internationally respected institute. “The Government can ... More >>

Slow income growth shows need for higher minimum wage

Thursday, 6 October 2011, 12:30 pm | Green Party

New figures showing the smallest rise in hourly earnings in over a decade highlight the urgent need to raise the minimum wage and make sure that vulnerable families can make ends meet, the Green Party said today. “Living costs are soaring, and ... More >>

Greens lead way on MPs remuneration change

Wednesday, 5 October 2011, 3:26 pm | Green Party

New legislation that takes some decisions regarding MPs' and ministers' entitlements out of the hands of MPs will be good for transparency, Green Party Co-leader Metiria Turei said today. More >>

Greens question Treasury spend-up on consultants

Wednesday, 5 October 2011, 12:46 pm | Green Party

Over the last two-and-a-half years, Treasury has employed the services of 200 consultants costing taxpayers $13.8 million, Green Party Co-leader Russel Norman revealed today. More >>

Govt, let the navy protect whales

Wednesday, 5 October 2011, 12:10 pm | Green Party

The Green Party is today calling on the Government to send an offshore patrol vessel to monitor the planned Japanese whale hunt in the Southern Ocean and ensure the safety of protest vessels. More >>

Green MP accepts rail petition from 13,000 Northlanders

Wednesday, 5 October 2011, 11:23 am | Green Party

What: Gareth Hughes, Green MP accepts petition from Save Our Rail Northland with over 13,000 signatures Where: Parliament steps, Wellington When: TODAY 12.30 - 1 pm, Wednesday 5th October Who: Gareth Hughes, Green MP; Vivienne Shepherd from Save ... More >>