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Women under-represented on CCO boards
Monday, 30 August 2010, 1:11 pm | Green Party
Women are underrepresented in Government appointments to the boards of Auckland Council’s new council-controlled organisations (CCOs), the Green Party said today. More >>
Two Lignite Plants Is Two Too Many
Sunday, 29 August 2010, 2:36 pm | Green Party
Two new lignite plants in New Zealand are two lignite plants too many, said Green Party Energy spokesperson, Dr Kennedy Graham today. More >>
Superfund Performance Lags Way Behind Norwegians
Sunday, 29 August 2010, 2:23 pm | Green Party
The New Zealand Superannuation Fund would be worth $3.2 billion more today if it had performed in line with its ethically invested counterpart in Norway, Green Party Co-leader Russel Norman said today. More >>
Key Government hides from the truth about oil
Saturday, 28 August 2010, 11:32 am | Green Party
The Green Party is once again calling on John Key's Government to open a formal inquiry into the effects of an imminent oil price shock. More >>
State of Auckland report supports green transport
Friday, 27 August 2010, 3:52 pm | Green Party
The State of our City report demonstrates that Auckland urgently needs a CBD rail loop and other green transport priorities because it is the economic engine of the country, said the Green Party today. More >>
Free trade deals must not overrule NZ sovereignty
Wednesday, 25 August 2010, 10:47 am | Green Party
Free trade deals with countries such as China must not get in the way of New Zealand’s economic sovereignty, said Green Party Co-leader Dr Russel Norman today. More >>
Liquor advertising restrictions bill denied
Tuesday, 24 August 2010, 4:49 pm | Green Party
A bill to restrict the advertising of alcohol on television and radio was today denied the chance to be heard in Parliament, the Green Party said today. More >>
OnePlan a step in the right direction
Tuesday, 24 August 2010, 1:07 pm | Green Party
Decisions about the proposed “OnePlan” for resource management in the Horizons region were today welcomed by the Green Party as a step in the right direction. More >>
No justification for casino exemption
Monday, 23 August 2010, 4:01 pm | Green Party
Exempting casinos from the proposed new restrictions on opening hours for bars and clubs is absurd and unjustifiable, the Green Party said today. More >>
Show some spine, say Greens
Monday, 23 August 2010, 2:32 pm | Green Party
The Government should show some spine over proposed liquor law changes, and adopt a stronger and more comprehensive approach, the Green Party said today. More >>
Australian result shows advantage of MMP
Monday, 23 August 2010, 1:04 pm | Green Party
Whatever the final result of the Australian election, the advantage of New Zealand’s proportional voting system MMP is very clear, said the Green Party today. More >>
Maori Leaders No More Responsible For Abuse
Sunday, 22 August 2010, 6:48 pm | Green Party
Paula Bennett’s demand that Maori leaders take responsibility and front up with money to help pay for child abuse support services is a form of institutional racism and will do nothing to help the cause of at risk children, said Metiria Turei today. More >>
‘Greenslide’ In Australia Sign Of The Times
Sunday, 22 August 2010, 6:39 pm | Green Party
Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei today congratulated the Australian Green Party on their record showing in yesterday's Australian election. More >>
Greens welcome Save the Mackenzie Country campaign
Friday, 20 August 2010, 2:57 pm | Green Party
The Green Party today welcomed the joint launch of Forest and Bird’s Save the Mackenzie Country campaign and the Artists as Activists exhibition highlighting threats to that iconic landscape. More >>
Safety & environment must come before permits
Friday, 20 August 2010, 12:51 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is calling for a moratorium on all new oil permits until proper environmental, safety and public consultation processes are in place. More >>
Investing in Kiwibank will keep it kiwi
Wednesday, 18 August 2010, 1:40 pm | Green Party
The Government’s decision to provide a line of credit to Kiwibank to support its credit rating through a period of expansion is good news for our economy and ensures that we will keep it kiwi, the Green Party said today. More >>
Billboards designed to scare, not educate
Wednesday, 18 August 2010, 11:22 am | Green Party
The Coastal Coalition’s billboards are divisive, dishonest and not helpful for resolving an important Treaty issue, the Green Party said today. More >>
Greens saddened by death of Parihaka leader
Wednesday, 18 August 2010, 11:17 am | Green Party
The Green Party expressed sadness at the sudden passing of Te Miringa Hohaia yesterday. More >>
No environment, no whitebait
Tuesday, 17 August 2010, 2:46 pm | Green Party
The slow start whitebaiters are experiencing to the 2010 season shows the impact various environmental challenges are having on the fragile fishery, the Green Party said today. More >>
Heavy trucks cost more than rail freight
Tuesday, 17 August 2010, 1:48 pm | Green Party
Minister of Transport Steven Joyce is pushing through ill-considered policies and projects that benefit the trucking industry at the expense of the economy and the safety of New Zealanders, said the Green Party today. More >>
