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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 >>
No crisis at ACC - Hague
Friday, 15 July 2011, 11:57 am | Green Party
A new report shows that the Government's plan to privatise work coverage of ACC will undermine our world leading system and lead to more suffering for accident victims, said the Green Party today. More >>
Capital gains tax will benefit economy
Thursday, 14 July 2011, 3:18 pm | Green Party
The Green Party today welcomed Labour’s formal adoption of a capital gains tax policy which will deliver a fairer tax system and create a more efficient and productive economy, Green Party Co-leader Dr Russel Norman said today. More >>
Govt must not short change care workers
Thursday, 14 July 2011, 10:52 am | Green Party
John Key's Government should ensure that workers in the care sector are paid what they are legally entitled to, Green Party disability spokesperson Catherine Delahunty said today. More >>
More bad news for families as food prices rise again
Wednesday, 13 July 2011, 11:25 am | Green Party
Food prices have risen again, and it's not getting any easier for thousands of individuals and families to make ends meet, the Green Party said today. More >>
Key’s refugee scaremongering bad for NZ’s race relations
Wednesday, 13 July 2011, 11:24 am | Green Party
John Key’s scaremongering about boat people flooding into the country damages New Zealand’s race relations, Green Party immigration spokesperson Keith Locke said today. More >>
Skynet law changes still violate human rights
Tuesday, 12 July 2011, 10:06 pm | Green Party
The Government today released details on how its controversial “Skynet” file sharing law will be implemented but failed to make changes necessary to protect human rights, the Green Party says. More >>
NZ should welcome refugees from Sri Lanka - Greens
Tuesday, 12 July 2011, 11:11 am | Green Party
Prime Minister John Key's reaction to the boatload of asylum seekers from Sri Lanka lacks compassion, Green Party immigration spokesperson Keith Locke said today. More >>
Amputee’s arrest poor use of police time
Monday, 11 July 2011, 5:14 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is advocating for the Government to adopt the Law Commission’s recommendation that police shouldn’t prosecute people for using cannabis medicinally, after a North Island amputee was arrested on the weekend. Green Party Co-leader Metiria ... More >>
Aussie carbon price poses risk to NZ economy
Sunday, 10 July 2011, 4:56 pm | Green Party
The New Zealand Greens today congratulated the Australian Greens for implementing a carbon price with the Gillard Government, but warned New Zealand is at risk of being left behind. More >>
Millionaires biggest beneficiaries from capital gains
Friday, 8 July 2011, 12:34 pm | Green Party
Millionaires are the biggest beneficiaries from of the lack of tax on capital gains while the vast majority of New Zealanders would be completely untouched by such a tax, Green Party Co-leader Dr Russel Norman said today. More >>
Govt puts new motorways ahead of road safety
Friday, 8 July 2011, 11:31 am | Green Party
New Zealanders will be shocked and horrified that the Minister of Transport sees increasing the speed and flow of cars as a higher priority than improving safety for people riding bikes, said the Green Party today. More >>
