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Greens Secure Greater Protections For Exploited Migrant Workers
Tuesday, 20 June 2023, 7:08 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is pleased that the Government has adopted an amendment that would guarantee migrants are not adversely affected when holding exploitative employers to account. “Migrant exploitation is rife in Aotearoa, and unfortunately many migrants ... More >>
Market Study Welcome, But Govt Can Act Now
Tuesday, 20 June 2023, 12:36 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is today welcoming the announcement of a market study into banks, but is urging the Government to act now and raise corporate taxes. “Banks have made eye watering record profits recently due entirely to circumstances out of their ... More >>
On Historic Day, Greens Call On Aotearoa To Step Up For Oceans
Tuesday, 20 June 2023, 11:08 am | Green Party
The Green Party is today celebrating the formal adoption of an historic United Nations Ocean Treaty. “The adoption of this Treaty is an historic moment for ocean conservation around the world. But Aotearoa is still well out of step with global progress on ... More >>
Income Guarantee A Clear And Immediate Solution To Prod Comm Findings
Tuesday, 20 June 2023, 10:20 am | Green Party
The Green Party’s Income Guarantee could be a central pillar of the “social floor” recommended today by the Productivity Commission. “Hundreds of thousands of people across Aotearoa are struggling every day to afford life’s essentials. ... More >>
Greens Welcome Paid Parental Leave Increase, Urge Govt To Go Further
Monday, 19 June 2023, 4:51 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is today welcoming the increase in paid parental leave payments, but is urging the Government to continue supporting families when leave ends. “We need to make sure our tamariki have the best possible start in life, and are supported ... More >>
Green MP Julie Anne Genter Launches Campaign To Win Rongotai
Sunday, 18 June 2023, 7:05 pm | Green Party
Green MP and former minister Julie Anne Genter launches her campaign to win Rongotai today, supported by both Green coleaders and a large number of local and regional representatives. The sold-out event will be held at the Lyall Bay surf club. “Rongotai ... More >>
GDP Figures Show Why Greens’ Income Guarantee Is Essential
Thursday, 15 June 2023, 11:11 am | Green Party
As today’s GDP figures show that Aotearoa is in a technical recession, it’s clearer than ever that Aotearoa needs the Green Party’s Income Guarantee. “We know that a recession will hit lower-income New Zealanders who spend the majority ... More >>
Greens Income Guarantee Is Needed More Than Ever
Wednesday, 14 June 2023, 12:04 pm | Green Party
Continued rising food prices shows exactly why Aotearoa needs the Green Party’s Income Guarantee. “As food prices continue to rise, tens of thousands of people are struggling to put food on the table and pay the bills. Meanwhile, the wealthiest ... More >>
Green Party’s new Income Guarantee for every New Zealander
Sunday, 11 June 2023, 7:10 pm | Green Party
The Green Party has today announced a new Income Guarantee for every New Zealander. “Our Income Guarantee will give everyone peace of mind that they can always afford the weekly shop, pay the rent, or cover unexpected costs – even when times are ... More >>
Greens Welcome Government Joining The Party To Deal With Disposable Vapes
Tuesday, 6 June 2023, 4:05 pm | Green Party
The Green Party are welcoming the Government’s announcement of regulations to curb youth vaping. “Drugs, like nicotine and alcohol, should be regulated in an evidence-based way to reduce harm. With the already extensive evidence of environmental ... More >>
Greens Call For Cross-party Support On Electoral Reform
Tuesday, 6 June 2023, 9:34 am | Green Party
The Green Party is welcoming the draft report of the Independent Electoral Review and challenging all political parties to commit to implementing its final recommendations after the 2023 general election. “This report is big news and gives Aotearoa a ... More >>
Greens Launch Rental Stories Campaign
Tuesday, 6 June 2023, 9:06 am | Green Party
The Green Party are today launching a campaign asking for people to submit their stories of subpar, substandard and downright awful experiences of renting in Aotearoa. “An affordable, warm, healthy and secure home is literally a human right. Yet it’s ... More >>
Greens Back Striking Secondary Teachers
Wednesday, 31 May 2023, 10:41 am | Green Party
The Green Party backs secondary teachers resuming strike action. “The Green Party is calling on the Government to prioritise our teachers and address inadequate pay. The wellbeing of our teachers is the wellbeing of our tamariki,” says Green Party’s ... More >>
National’s Backtrack Forces Another Visionless, Shambolic Policy
Monday, 29 May 2023, 5:09 pm | Green Party
The National Party has released another confused and rushed policy that will only further worsen the inequality that is driven by unaffordable housing. “Everyone should have a warm, dry, safe place to call home. We must commit to making the long-term ... More >>
We Don’t Need To Engineer A Recession, Government Can Tax Wealth
Wednesday, 24 May 2023, 2:18 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is calling on the Government to take responsibility for reducing inflation by taxing wealth instead of leaving RBNZ to continue hiking the Official Cash Rate. “We know that inflation hits lower-income New Zealanders who spend the ... More >>
Enough Posturing, Let’s Get On And Build Enough Public Housing
Wednesday, 24 May 2023, 1:27 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is urging the Government to take its own advice and come up with a long-term plan to build thousands more public homes. “Our message is clear: now is the time to commit to a long-term plan to build the homes we need,” says Green ... More >>
Greens Welcome Much Needed Investment But Labour Can Go Further For Te Ao Māori & Pasifika In The Budget
Thursday, 18 May 2023, 2:28 pm | Green Party
Today the Green Party’s Te Mātāwaka (Māori and Pasifika) caucus supported the 2023 Budget, but there’s still room for improvement. "While we acknowledge the investment for Māori there's still much more to do to address generations of ... More >>
Free Prescriptions Important Step Forward
Thursday, 18 May 2023, 2:22 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is today welcoming free prescriptions. “There should be no barriers to anyone accessing the healthcare they need. Often, prescription costs are a significant barrier to care, and a driver for people not accessing medicines that are critical ... More >>
Budget 2023: Long-term Commitment Needed On Public Housing
Thursday, 18 May 2023, 2:19 pm | Green Party
Budget 2023’s investment in public housing falls short of what’s needed. “Our communities living in motels and in overcrowded homes need long-term funding from the Government to guarantee they all have a healthy, safe, and affordable home, no ... More >>
Budget 2023: Green Initiative Addresses Both Climate And Inequality
Thursday, 18 May 2023, 2:18 pm | Green Party
A long standing Green Party policy has been extended yet again in this year’s Budget. This will deliver warmer homes for thousands of people, lower power bills, and cut climate pollution. “We are delighted to see that our long history of campaigning ... More >>
