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Broadcasting Minister needs to re-read legislation
Friday, 19 February 2010, 11:27 am | Green Party
The Minister of Broadcasting Jonathan Coleman risks breaching the very legislation he steered through Parliament last year in his efforts to force Radio New Zealand to adopt a commercial approach, Green Party Broadcasting spokesperson Sue Kedgley ... More >>
Kedgley complaint against Demon upheld
Thursday, 18 February 2010, 4:14 pm | Green Party
A decision condemning Demon Energy Drink’s marketing methods highlights the lengths corporate interests will go to hook Kiwi kids on their products, Green Party Food Spokesperson Sue Kedgley said today. More >>
Animal Welfare Amendment Bill needs strengthening
Thursday, 18 February 2010, 2:49 pm | Green Party
The Green Party will be introducing amendments to strengthen the Animal Welfare Amendment Bill, said the Green Party’s animal welfare spokesperson Sue Kedgley. More >>
Cuts to ACC unfair and unnecessary
Thursday, 18 February 2010, 12:31 pm | Green Party
The legislation to undermine ACC that is before the house today is both unfair and unnecessary, said the Green Party. More >>
Three strikes consultation a farce
Wednesday, 17 February 2010, 4:17 pm | Green Party
The three strikes legislation is being forced through the Select Committee process with no regard to the public’s right to have its say, the Green Party said today. More >>
Step change is a step backwards
Wednesday, 17 February 2010, 1:19 pm | Green Party
The “Step Change” report on Education misses the point that the only real way to lift educational performance is to address underlying inequality, the Green Party said today. More >>
Spending caps needed to protect democracy
Tuesday, 16 February 2010, 12:33 pm | Green Party
The Government reforms for electoral finance need to include spending caps for groups campaigning in elections, said the Green Party today. More >>
MMP Referendum needs spending caps
Tuesday, 16 February 2010, 12:03 pm | Green Party
It is only fair to have spending caps for campaigning in the MMP referendum, said the Green Party today. More >>
Industry leaders warn of imminent oil crunch
Tuesday, 16 February 2010, 10:41 am | Green Party
The Green Party is calling on our Government to prepare for a significant oil crunch, in light of an industry led report warning the UK Government about the threat of rising oil prices. More >>
John Key scrabbles for the scraps of mining
Monday, 15 February 2010, 2:40 pm | Green Party
John Key’s Government is playing down the true extent of mining in New Zealand in order to exploit our last remaining wild places, the Green Party said today. More >>
Mining costly to New Zealand economy
Sunday, 14 February 2010, 12:36 pm | Green Party
International condemnation of plans to mine the conservation estate shows how John Key’s proposal will damage the New Zealand economy, the Green Party said today. More >>
Drug laws hurting our families
Thursday, 11 February 2010, 4:15 pm | Green Party
The Law Commission’s report on controlling and regulating drugs is an important step in the right direction, Green Party Co-Leader Metiria Turei said today. More >>
Nga Haerenga (New Zealand cycleway) takes shape
Thursday, 11 February 2010, 3:14 pm | Green Party
New Zealanders will soon be able to access some of our most picturesque countryside on their bikes with today’s addition of thirteen more rides to the next funding round, the Green Party said today. More >>
Jeanette Fitzsimons Valedictory speech
Wednesday, 10 February 2010, 5:51 pm | Green Party
I was so impatient to get started that, on my first day, I leaped to my feet and blurted “Supplementary Speaker Mr Question!” Speaker Doug Kidd was kind enough not to laugh.... More >>
Russel Norman: Address in Reply Speech
Wednesday, 10 February 2010, 9:38 am | Green Party
Tena koutou to all New Zealanders who love our country and our people and who want to protect this place and look after each other. The Green Party shares that love, and we are here to serve you. More >>
Key Government Signals Poverty and Degradation
Tuesday, 9 February 2010, 2:49 pm | Green Party
The Key Government is intent on digging New Zealand into an economic and environmental black hole, said Green Party Co-Leader Dr Russel Norman today. More >>
National Blocking Protection Of Mackenzie Country
Saturday, 6 February 2010, 12:34 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is calling on the Government to stop obstructing the Department of Conservation from protecting public land in the Mackenzie high country, said Green Party Co-leader, Dr Russel Norman today. More >>
Greens: Rest Homes Are Not Prisons
Thursday, 4 February 2010, 12:55 pm | Green Party
The Green party strongly supports the Hastings Coroner’s call for an overhaul of the aged care sector, and his call for an urgent review of staffing levels in aged care facilities. More >>
Reduce inequality if you want to improve education
Tuesday, 2 February 2010, 10:36 am | Green Party
If the Government really wants to raise national standards of literacy and numeracy it needs to get serious about reducing socio-economic inequalities in our society, the Green Party said today. “The biggest influence on how well kids do at school ... More >>
Legislation must also protect farm animals
Monday, 1 February 2010, 12:10 pm | Green Party
Any legislation increasing penalties for animal cruelty must include all forms of animal cruelty not just individual acts of cruelty to pets, Green Party Animal Welfare spokesperson Sue Kedgley said today. Prime Minister John Key has indicated that the ... More >>
