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Cuts on the table for low and middle income families
Wednesday, 23 March 2011, 3:15 pm | Green Party
In order to save anything like the figure intended, John Key’s Government will have to cut Working for Families support from more than just so-called ‘high income’ families, the Green Party said today. “Earlier this week, John Key signalled he ... More >>
Auckland sees smart green future, Govt sees more of same
Wednesday, 23 March 2011, 9:35 am | Green Party
The Green Party welcomed the Auckland Council's draft spatial plan discussion document released today as an exciting opportunity for Auckland to become a world class Eco-city. More >>
Debt Response to Earthquake Bill Fiscally Irresponsible
Tuesday, 22 March 2011, 4:29 pm | Green Party
The Government’s economic response to the Christchurch earthquake is fiscally irresponsible and will result in massive cuts to social spending and a blow-out in government debt, the Green Party said today. More >>
Milk pricing inquiry urgently needed
Tuesday, 22 March 2011, 11:05 am | Green Party
The Minister of Commerce needs to listen to New Zealanders' concerns over milk pricing and initiate a Commerce Commission inquiry, Green Party consumer affairs spokesperson Sue Kedgley said today. A Consumer New Zealand survey found 79% of New Zealanders ... More >>
Cabinet paper confirms foreshore bill discriminatory
Tuesday, 22 March 2011, 9:30 am | Green Party
Information obtained under the Official Information Act from the Ministry of Justice confirms that National's foreshore bill is discriminatory, said the Green Party today. More >>
Green MP to host Disability and Home Care forum
Monday, 21 March 2011, 3:07 pm | Green Party
21 March 2011 Green MP to host Disability and Home Care forum at Parliament What: Forum on ‘Disability and Home Care: The Right to Pay Family Members’ Where: The West Foyer, Beehive, Parliament Buildings When: 12.30- 1.30pm, Wednesday 23 March ... More >>
Government can protect sharks now
Monday, 21 March 2011, 12:44 pm | Green Party
Government can protect sharks now The Green Party is calling for an end to shark finning at the start of World Shark Week this week. “I think many New Zealanders would be shocked to discover shark finning the practice of killing a shark, cutting ... More >>
Higher prescription charges on way
Sunday, 20 March 2011, 11:36 am | Green Party
Higher prescription charges on way unless John Key’s government stands firm The cost of getting a prescription could be going up if John Key doesn't take action to ensure access to affordable medicine isn't traded away in the Trans Pacific Partnership, ... More >>
Further debt not the only way to pay for rebuilding
Sunday, 20 March 2011, 11:34 am | Green Party
Further debt not the only way to pay for rebuilding Christchurch The Government’s plan to simply borrow to fund the rebuilding of Christchurch will cost us millions in interest; a levy makes more economic sense, Green Party Co-Leader Dr Russel Norman ... More >>
Dump Day Decision Dumps on Dolphins
Saturday, 19 March 2011, 11:05 am | Green Party
Dump Day Decision Dumps on Dolphins The Government has placed the endangered Hector’s dolphin at further risk of extinction by lifting restrictions on commercial fishers in the South Island, said the Green Party today. “Minister of Fisheries Phil Healey ... More >>
Pain at the pump - Green Party Podcast
Friday, 18 March 2011, 11:48 am | Green Party
In this week’s podcast, Green MPs Gareth Hughes and Kevin Hague about the significance of high oil prices to New Zealand, including lessons from the oil shocks of the 70s, and how Finance Minister Bill English thinks it’s a virtue not to have a plan to ... More >>
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 >>
