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True test of Welfare Working Group will come tomorrow

Tuesday, 23 November 2010, 1:31 pm | Green Party

The real test of the Welfare Working Group (WWG) will be what it is prepared to consider when it releases its options paper tomorrow, the Green Party said today. More >>

Spending caps a victory for democracy

Monday, 22 November 2010, 3:09 pm | Green Party

The addition of spending caps to the electoral finance and the MMP referendum bills is a victory for common sense and democracy, the Green Party said today. More >>

St James cycle trail lives up to promise of great ride

Friday, 19 November 2010, 11:00 am | Green Party

The opening of the first completed Great Ride of Nga Haerenga, the New Zealand Cycle Trail, near the tourist town of Hanmer Springs, was welcomed by the Green Party today. The 64 kilometre cycle trail passes through the backcountry of the St James Conservation ... More >>

NZ Govt needs to act on whaling

Thursday, 18 November 2010, 2:24 pm | Green Party

Maritime New Zealand’s report on the collision between the Ady Gil and the Japanese whale ship Shonan Maru No. 2 in January shows the need for Government action on whaling in the Southern Ocean this summer, the Green Party said today. More >>

Spring brings more cyclists, urgent need for care

Thursday, 18 November 2010, 1:08 pm | Green Party

The five tragic deaths and additional serious injuries to people on bicycles this week highlight the urgent need for extra care and attention when using a motor vehicle, said the Green Party today. More >>

PSC refuses full overhaul of MPs expenses

Thursday, 18 November 2010, 11:22 am | Green Party

The Parliamentary Services Commission last night blocked a move by the Green Party to set up an independent overhaul of MPs expenses and entitlements. It did agree to end the international travel perk for current MPs but not for ex MPs. More >>

EPA really Govt bulldozer for prisons, motorways

Wednesday, 17 November 2010, 1:03 pm | Green Party

The new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) appears to be a bulldozer to push through controversial Government projects with limited input from the affected communities, said the Green Party today. More >>

Greens warn public about Local Govt Bill

Wednesday, 17 November 2010, 11:26 am | Green Party

The Government is using urgency to ram through a controversial bill that will allow for the privatisation of New Zealand’s water supplies, the Green Party warned today. The Local Government 2002 Amendment Bill will go through all its stages and pass ... More >>

Government’s banking contract with Westpac

Wednesday, 17 November 2010, 11:08 am | Green Party

The Green Party revealed today that the Government has failed to run an open tender process for the Government’s banking contract with Westpac for over 21 years. “The Government’s master banking contract with Westpac covers all Government departments ... More >>

National blocks review of MPs expenses

Tuesday, 16 November 2010, 2:47 pm | Green Party

That the members of this House, recognising that the public are entitled to an open and transparent democratic system in which they can have confidence , call on Mr Speaker to establish an independent review of all expenses and allowances for current ... More >>

Reduce overcrowding for better health

Monday, 15 November 2010, 2:15 pm | Green Party

High rates of rheumatic fever due to overcrowding can be brought down by providing the essentials for every New Zealander, the Green Party said today. More >>

Parties must turn talk into action on MPs expenses

Monday, 15 November 2010, 1:20 pm | Green Party

Green Party Co-leader Metiria Turei will raise an independent overhaul of MPs’ expenses and entitlements at the Parliamentary Services Committee on Wednesday night. More >>

Greens call for Navy to monitor whale slaughter

Monday, 15 November 2010, 12:57 pm | Green Party

New Zealand can put pressure on Japan’s whale hunt this year by sending an offshore patrol vessel to monitor the hunt and ensure the safety of protest vessels, the Green Party said today. More >>

Welfare Working Group Cries Crocodile Tears

Monday, 15 November 2010, 10:32 am | Green Party

Comments by Chairperson of the Welfare Working Group Paula Rebstock on 'Q and A' this week expressed crocodile tears for beneficiaries trapped in poverty, said Green Party Work and Income spokesperson Catherine Delahunty today. More >>

Latest MPs perk fiasco shows its time for change

Friday, 12 November 2010, 3:45 pm | Green Party

Latest MPs perk fiasco shows its time for change The resignation of Pansy Wong is more proof that an independent overhaul of MPs’ expenses and entitlements is needed to help keep New Zealand politics honest, said the Green Party today. Pansy Wong ... More >>