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Improvements put forward for Quake Bill

Tuesday, 14 September 2010, 1:18 pm | Green Party

The Government’s earthquake legislation can be dramatically improved and the Green Party will present a series of amendments as the Bill goes through the House today. More >>

Animal welfare groups urge MPs to vote for bill

Tuesday, 14 September 2010, 12:56 pm | Green Party

Parliament has an opportunity to debate the institutionalised suffering of animals for the first time in a decade, and do something positive about it, Green Party animal welfare spokesperson Sue Kedgley said today. More >>

Locke calls in Inspector-General

Monday, 13 September 2010, 12:20 pm | Green Party

The Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security must look into the recent high profile cases involving the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service and its vetting procedures, Green Party Defence spokesperson Keith Locke said today. More >>

Independent review of ACC needed

Thursday, 9 September 2010, 5:18 pm | Green Party

Nick Smith’s acknowledgement that problems were caused by changes to how ACC deals with sexual abuse victims highlights the need for an independent review of all changes made to ACC since National took office, the Green Party said today. More >>

New trains a step in the right direction

Thursday, 9 September 2010, 4:17 pm | Green Party

The long awaited arrival of the Matangi trains was welcomed by the Green Party today. More >>

Bottom of the league table for Joyce

Wednesday, 8 September 2010, 5:04 pm | Green Party

A league table of Tertiary Education ministers would have Steven Joyce ranked near the bottom, the Green Party said today. More >>

Canterbury’s future needs community input

Wednesday, 8 September 2010, 12:37 pm | Green Party

The local community must be consulted on the rebuilding of Christchurch and its surrounding areas, Green Party Co-leader Dr Russel Norman said today. More >>

Greens Congratulate Australian Counterpart

Wednesday, 8 September 2010, 10:22 am | Green Party

NZ Green Party Co-leader Dr Russel Norman today congratulated his Australian Green counterparts on their involvement in Australia’s next government. More >>

Foreshore bill repeats original injustice

Tuesday, 7 September 2010, 11:51 am | Green Party

Revised legislation on the foreshore and seabed repeats the injustices of the original act and does nothing more than paper over the cracks, the Green Party said today. More >>

Christchurch’s vulnerable may need more support

Monday, 6 September 2010, 5:27 pm | Green Party

The Green Party is behind the Government’s interim reconstruction plans for Christchurch, while highlighting the need to protect the most vulnerable of its citizens. More >>

Is The PM A Racist Too Mr Williamson?

Sunday, 5 September 2010, 10:54 am | Green Party

Maurice Williamson is wrong to call New Zealander’s who are concerned about the loss of our productive farmland to overseas interests racist, Green Party Co-leader Dr Russel Norman said today. More >>

Waterview fast track to the 1950s

Friday, 3 September 2010, 4:46 pm | Green Party

The Waterview connection is not the transport project 21st century Auckland needs to be fast-tracked, said the Green Party today. More >>

Slashing Home Help will end up Costing DHB More

Friday, 3 September 2010, 12:08 pm | Green Party

The mean-spirited slashing of home help for 500 elderly or disabled people in Wellington will likely end up costing the District Health Board more money, Green Party Aged Care spokesperson Sue Kedgley said today. More >>

Is the PM a racist too Mr Williamson?

Friday, 3 September 2010, 10:38 am | Green Party

Greens show the way for Energy Strategy

Thursday, 2 September 2010, 10:16 am | Green Party

Green Party MPs Metiria Turei and Kennedy Graham challenged Minister Brownlee’s vision with a forward looking submission on the Government’s draft Energy Strategy today. More >>

Economic Sovereignty and Dignity

Wednesday, 1 September 2010, 2:26 pm | Green Party

When I ask my friends who have travelled and lived overseas why they came home, they say because New Zealand is a wonderful place to bring up a family. And what could be a better endorsement of our country than it being a wonderful place to raise our ... More >>