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Non-profit fills education gap on Skynet law
Thursday, 4 August 2011, 2:01 pm | Green Party
The Green Party congratulates InternetNZ’s campaign to educate New Zealanders in not falling foul of the Government’s draconian anti-file sharing legislation which is being introduced over the next month. Green Party technology spokesperson Gareth ... More >>
Save the Bees Petition Hits Parliament
Thursday, 4 August 2011, 9:59 am | Green Party
New Zealanders are worried about threats to our honeybees and our honey industry, and want the Government to take action to protect our bees, Green Party food spokesperson Sue Kedgley said today. More >>
Green plan to bring 100,000 children out of poverty
Wednesday, 3 August 2011, 10:34 am | Green Party
The Green Party has today launched a bold plan to bring 100,000 children out of poverty by 2014. More >>
Storing up trouble in Wiri
Tuesday, 2 August 2011, 10:42 am | Green Party
The Government is storing up trouble by allowing another prison to be built in the Auckland suburb of Wiri, the Green Party said today. More >>
Greens press for Select Committee inquiry into milk pricing
Tuesday, 2 August 2011, 10:28 am | Green Party
It’s disappointing that the Commerce Commission has declined to initiate a full price control inquiry into the price of milk, Green Party consumer affairs spokesperson Sue Kedgley said today. More >>
Don’t shoot the messenger on water quality
Monday, 1 August 2011, 11:55 am | Green Party
Environment Minister Nick Smith needs to address the substance of a recently released Cawthron Institute report which says that the condition of our lakes, rivers, and wetlands is likely to continue to decline under current Government policy, said the ... More >>
Joint Greens-Govt cycle trail initiative
Friday, 29 July 2011, 5:52 pm | Green Party
The first three touring routes of the much anticipated Nga Haeranga New Zealand Cycle Trail will open on 20 August with cycle tours planned in Central North Island. More >>
Rich list highlights poor policy choice
Friday, 29 July 2011, 11:48 am | Green Party
The minimum wage would be $15.60 if it had increased at the same rate as the wealth of the richest New Zealanders the Green Party said today. More >>
Time to address causes of child poverty and neglect
Wednesday, 27 July 2011, 1:49 pm | Green Party
Recommendations in the Government Green Paper on vulnerable children will not address the root causes of child abuse and neglect, the Green Party said today. “Child abuse and neglect is more likely to occur in households living in poverty and deprivation. ... More >>
Transport spend locks NZ’s economic future to oil and debt
Tuesday, 26 July 2011, 1:23 pm | Green Party
The Government’s short-sighted plans for transport funding will lock New Zealand’s economic fortunes into dependency on the price of oil and further Government debt, the Green Party said today. The 2012 Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Land Transport ... More >>
Key must rule out changes to Pharmac during US visit
Friday, 22 July 2011, 12:47 pm | Green Party
John Key must rule out any trade deal with investor state disputes clauses or that endangers Pharmac, Green Party Co-leader Dr Russel Norman said today. On the last few days of his United States trip NZ Prime Minister John Key will meet with US trade ... More >>
Israeli SAR leader had worked in intelligence - Locke
Friday, 22 July 2011, 10:32 am | Green Party
One bit of information that hasn’t come out yet is that Hilik Magnus, who led the private Israeli search and rescue team which arrived in Christchurch shortly after the February 22 quake had previously worked for Israeli intelligence. More >>
Corporate treating of Treasury requires audit
Thursday, 21 July 2011, 1:21 pm | Green Party
The New Zealand Debt Management Office must be independently audited to ensure they have secured the best borrowing deals for New Zealand in light of revelations that they have been regularly treated to lunch, dinner, sports and theatre tickets, and ... More >>
My conversation with Tevita Mara
Wednesday, 20 July 2011, 3:12 pm | Green Party
This morning I had a good talk with Tevita Mara, the Fijian colonel who split from Bainimarama, about how to speed up the return to democracy to Fiji. Tevita Mara supports stronger action against the regime. We agreed that one effective measure would be ... More >>
Police and SIS must publish report on spying allegations
Wednesday, 20 July 2011, 10:17 am | Green Party
The New Zealand Police and SIS must make public their assessment of whether Mossad agents have been operating in New Zealand, and whether security has been compromised, Green Party Police spokesperson Keith Locke said today. More >>
Wilkinson must go to progress mine safety
Tuesday, 19 July 2011, 2:56 pm | Green Party
The Government must replace current Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson and act immediately to improve mine safety, Green Party West Coast based MP Kevin Hague said today. More >>
Practical solutions to reduce youth inequality
Tuesday, 19 July 2011, 11:33 am | Green Party
A new report shows that there are practical solutions to addressing the inequality gap for disadvantaged youth, the Green Party said today. More >>
Key softens NZ up to never-ending commitment to Afghanistan
Tuesday, 19 July 2011, 11:08 am | Green Party
The SAS must get out of Afghanistan as soon as possible, Green Party Co-leader Dr Russel Norman said today. More >>
Autism support must be recognised as a frontline service
Monday, 18 July 2011, 2:38 pm | Green Party
The failure of the Government to adequately fund Autism New Zealand nationally will hurt those with autism and their families, Green Party disability spokesperson Catherine Delahunty said today. More >>
Transport costs spike, Govt unprepared
Monday, 18 July 2011, 2:02 pm | Green Party
The ever-increasing rise in travel costs, detailed in today’s Consumer Price Index release, highlight the need for better public transport strategies, the Green Party says. Green Party MP and transport spokesperson Gareth Hughes said the 11 percent ... More >>
