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Closing Muri Station Puts Community at Risk
Thursday, 17 March 2011, 5:42 pm | Green Party
Green Party candidate Jan Logie expressed shock at today’s announcement to close Muri Station. “For a relatively small percentage of our region’s transport budget a decision is being made which will affect Pukerua Bays for years to come' Jan Logie ... More >>
Progress report shows we need clean water rules now
Thursday, 17 March 2011, 1:48 pm | Green Party
A recent report published by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) shows why we urgently need clear rules for clean water, said the Green Party today. More >>
Simplifying timber treatment rules will hurt
Thursday, 17 March 2011, 1:23 pm | Green Party
March 17, 2011 New timber rules eliminate all but one non-toxic alternative for homes More >>
Greens share Rugby World Cup disappointment
Wednesday, 16 March 2011, 5:17 pm | Green Party
The Green Party shares the disappointment of Cantabrians that Rugby World Cup matches will not proceed in Christchurch. “We would have loved to see Christchurch host the Rugby World Cup, knowing that it would boost spirits and the local economy,” ... More >>
Private prison contract needs public scrutiny
Wednesday, 16 March 2011, 2:29 pm | Green Party
The public have a right to see the private prison contract for Mt Eden, said the Green Party today. “We need an open government to help keep the system honest. This contract is not publicly available and has been quietly provided in parliament ... More >>
Greens tautoko foreshore hikoi
Wednesday, 16 March 2011, 11:30 am | Green Party
The hikoi that is making its way down the country highlights that National’s foreshore Bill is the same as the deeply flawed and unjust 2004 Act, said the Green Party today. More >>
Harshest Welfare Changes on the Table
Tuesday, 15 March 2011, 4:09 pm | Green Party
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett confirmed today that she is considering even the most extreme of the Welfare Working Group’s recommendations, including associating benefit receipt with contraception, the Green Party said today. More >>
Green Party MP sets up mobile office in Christchurch
Tuesday, 15 March 2011, 1:44 pm | Green Party
The Green Party office in downtown Durham Street was damaged in the earthquake and is currently unusable. As an interim measure Christchurch based Green MP Kennedy Graham has set up his office in a mobile home. More >>
Welfare report will make life harder for women
Sunday, 13 March 2011, 7:16 pm | Green Party
Welfare report will make life harder for women The recently released Welfare Working Group’s report proposes a range of reforms which attack women’s rights and will undermine their well being, said Green Party Women’s Spokesperson Catherine Delahunty ... More >>
Condolences for Japan
Sunday, 13 March 2011, 4:17 pm | Green Party
Condolences for Japan The Green Party has extended its condolences to the people of Japan and Sendai and offers support for our Government's emergency response. “Our heartfelt sympathies go out to the Japanese for the devastation and loss of life ... More >>
Inequality and food prices hurting families
Friday, 11 March 2011, 11:29 am | Green Party
Rising food prices will hurt Kiwi families who are already struggling financially, the Green Party said today. More >>
Regional rail upgrade is the least the Govt can do
Thursday, 10 March 2011, 11:57 am | Green Party
The Green Party welcomed the announcement that the Government will contribute to a regional rail upgrade package that will see signals improved and Wellington trains refurbished locally. More >>
Government needs to keep NZ builders here
Thursday, 10 March 2011, 11:44 am | Green Party
There is a real danger of NZ builders disappearing overseas when we desperately need them for the Christchurch rebuild, said the Green Party today. More >>
AA needs to get real about oil price response
Wednesday, 9 March 2011, 10:59 am | Green Party
The Green Party is calling for the Automobile Association (AA) to be upfront with Kiwi motorists that more is needed for the country to face oil price shocks than just efficient driving tips. More >>
Greens hopeful New Chums can still be saved from development
Tuesday, 8 March 2011, 11:21 am | Green Party
A reported Government valuation of New Chums beach has given the Green Party hope today, because the valuation shows that less money will need to be found to buy back the beach from developers. More >>
Flawed foreshore bill will repeat injustice - Green Party
Tuesday, 8 March 2011, 9:32 am | Green Party
The deeply flawed Marine and Coastal bill is back in Parliament today and will be opposed by the Green Party. More >>
EPA Board members unlikely to protect the environment
Tuesday, 8 March 2011, 9:04 am | Green Party
The former interests of members appointed to the Establishment Board for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) make them unsuitable candidates for the job, said the Green Party today. More >>
Time to dismiss Welfare Working Group report
Monday, 7 March 2011, 1:01 pm | Green Party
The Welfare Working Group’s final report is so harmful it should be dismissed out of hand, the Green Party said today. More >>
Thanks Student Volunteer Army
Friday, 4 March 2011, 11:36 am | Green Party
The Green Party thanked the Student Volunteer Army in Christchurch today, as the army wound down major operations. More >>
Earthquake levy fair; WFF cuts perverse
Thursday, 3 March 2011, 10:54 am | Green Party
A small, temporary levy is the fairest way to fund the rebuilding of Christchurch, not cuts to Working for Families, the Green Party said today. More >>
