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Key must clarify disturbing report from Washington
Monday, 7 February 2011, 1:35 pm | Green Party
John Key needs to clarify whether statements he made regarding the Trans-Pacific Agreement still stand, Green Party Co-leader Dr Russel Norman said today. US Government representatives reportedly told a recent Washington DC briefing that comments made ... More >>
Norman issues challenge to Māori Party to ‘Keep it Kiwi’
Monday, 7 February 2011, 10:41 am | Green Party
The Māori Party must explain to its supporters why it is willing to continue supporting a Government that intends to sell large chunks of assets owned by the people of New Zealand, Green Party Co-Leader Dr Russel Norman said today. In his first speech of ... More >>
Faecal contamination at Waitangi is a national disgrace
Friday, 4 February 2011, 1:44 pm | Green Party
Embarrassing and disgraceful pollution at Waitangi Day is a wake-up call for the Government to introduce clean water rules now, Green Party Co-leader Dr Russel Norman said today. More >>
Greens release ground-breaking education report
Friday, 4 February 2011, 10:01 am | Green Party
As students return to school for the 2011 year, the Green Party has released an innovative report which asks young people to share their answers to the question 'What is a Real Education'? More >>
World’s eyes focus on New Zealand’s disappearing forests
Friday, 4 February 2011, 9:28 am | Green Party
New Zealand stands at the brink of losing some of our most precious plants and animals unless the Government works smarter to protect them, the Green Party said today. More >>
Household Labour Survey highlights inequality
Thursday, 3 February 2011, 12:00 pm | Green Party
Rising unemployment will hurt Kiwi families who are already struggling, and widen the gap between the haves and the have-nots, the Green Party said today. “Unemployment has risen to 6.8 percent in the last quarter, and the rate is even higher for Maori ... More >>
Green MPs attend Waitangi day celebrations
Wednesday, 2 February 2011, 2:28 pm | Green Party
Green Party Co-leaders Metiria Turei and Dr Russel Norman, along with Green MPs David Clendon and Catherine Delahunty will attend Waitangi Day celebrations in Waitangi over the next two days. More >>
Chinese pressure on NZ politicians concerning
Wednesday, 2 February 2011, 1:24 pm | Green Party
Pressure from the Chinese Government on politicians to boycott a concert by the Shen Yun Performing Arts group is disturbing, Green Party Foreign Affairs spokesperson Keith Locke said today. More >>
Key Government succumbs to US pressure over SAS
Tuesday, 1 February 2011, 4:39 pm | Green Party
John Key’s decision to leave SAS troops in Afghanistan despite the long-planned March 2011 withdrawal date is a disappointing concession to pressure from the United States, Green Party defence spokesperson Keith Locke said today. More >>
Capital gains tax will help fix savings crisis
Tuesday, 1 February 2011, 1:04 pm | Green Party
A tax on capital gains is one of the necessary components to addressing New Zealand’s savings crisis, Green Party Co-Leader Dr Russel Norman said today. Dr Norman was responding to the Savings Working Group report which found that changes were essential ... More >>
Consumers need full facts on alcohol’s risks
Monday, 31 January 2011, 11:50 am | Green Party
Labels on alcohol warning pregnant women of the dangers of drinking while pregnant are long overdue, Green Party alcohol spokesperson Sue Kedgley said today. A food labelling review by Food Standards Australia New Zealand has recommended mandatory ... More >>
New food label advice needs Government action now
Sunday, 30 January 2011, 12:07 pm | Green Party
The Government needs to urgently commit to implementing comprehensive recommendations just released by Food Standards Australia New Zealand, the Green Party said today. More >>
Green economics the smart way forward
Sunday, 30 January 2011, 11:49 am | Green Party
Green economics offers a way out of New Zealand’s economic doldrums without selling off strategic assets, Green Party Co-leader Russel Norman argued in his Party’s first major speech of election year. More >>
Green Party: Epsom Candidate Announced
Friday, 28 January 2011, 9:50 am | Green Party
Following yesterday’s news that Keith Locke will not to run again in this year’s election, the Green Party today announced that it’s candidate for Epsom will be Mr David Hay a Principal Policy Analyst at the Auckland Council. David is looking ... More >>
Govt books show asset sales to pay for tax cuts
Thursday, 27 January 2011, 11:31 am | Green Party
John Key is driving the Government into debt then using that debt to justify his privatisation plans, the Green Party said today. The Government today released the latest update on the government’s books showing a cash deficit of $9.1 billion ... More >>
Key swings to the right with privatisation plans
Wednesday, 26 January 2011, 1:04 pm | Green Party
John Key’s plan to privatise state assets will damage the economy long-term and hurt ordinary New Zealanders, said the Green Party today. “The gloves are coming off. John Key’s speech today shows a swing to the right, and signals National’s ... More >>
Locke to retire at election
Wednesday, 26 January 2011, 8:56 am | Green Party
Green MP Keith Locke announced today that he will not run again at the next election, but promised a busy 12th and final year in Parliament. More >>
Greens propose alternative for Puhoi to Wellsford
Tuesday, 25 January 2011, 10:37 am | Green Party
A quicker and cheaper alternative is needed to replace the proposed $1.7 billion Puhoi to Wellsford motorway, said the Green Party today. “The Puhoi motorway is an unnecessary waste of taxpayer money. The Government needs to invest in the Project ... More >>
Govt motorway builders ignoring high petrol prices
Friday, 21 January 2011, 11:54 am | Green Party
High petrol prices will continue to hit kiwi households and businesses in the back pocket if the Government doesn’t change its outdated approach to transport planning, said the Green Party today. More >>
Green Party Mana candidate confirmed
Thursday, 20 January 2011, 12:48 pm | Green Party
Paekakariki resident Jan Logie has been confirmed as the Green Party candidate for Mana for the general election.. Ms Logie was confirmed at a Mana Greens branch meeting last night. Ms Logie was the candidate in the recent Mana by-election where she achieved ... More >>
