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Jeanette Fitzsimons Speech: Green Party Conference
Saturday, 30 May 2009, 11:33 am | Green Party
29 May 2009-05-29 Fourteen years ago at Tauhara Centre in Taupo you elected Rod Donald and me as your first co-leaders. It was a major debate in the Party - whether to have leaders at all (we had managed fine till then with four "speakers") ... More >>
Budget 2009 – Russel Norman’s Speech
Friday, 29 May 2009, 9:56 am | Green Party
I am profoundly disappointed with the lack of courage this Budget shows. The Prime Minister likes to compare himself to US President Barack Obama. This is not an Obama Budget. This is an Oh Bummer! Budget. As so many other countries take seriously the ... More >>
Borrow Green Policies Not Money for Motorways
Thursday, 28 May 2009, 4:19 pm | Green Party
The current Government needs to borrow more Green Party ideas in addition to the housing insulation plan announced in today's budget said Green Party Co-Leader Russel Norman. "New Zealanders need some bold initiatives to tackle the twin environmental ... More >>
Greens negotiate landmark insulation programme
Thursday, 28 May 2009, 2:22 pm | Green Party
The Green Party has negotiated an enhanced home insulation programme with the National-led Government. “The Green Party is delighted that its agreement with the National Party has borne fruit that is good for the environment, good for people’s health ... More >>
Greens negotiate landmark insulation programme
Thursday, 28 May 2009, 2:20 pm | Green Party
The Green Party has negotiated an enhanced home insulation programme with the National-led Government. More >>
Green Screen the Budget
Thursday, 28 May 2009, 9:27 am | Green Party
New Zealanders can now compare the National Government's economic stimulus plans to a Green New Deal-style package thanks to a nationwide tour by Green Party MPs, a newsletter to more than 300,000 homes and a dedicated website. "The Green Stimulus ... More >>
PM Needs to be Prime Mover on Stuck Pigs
Tuesday, 26 May 2009, 4:52 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is calling on the Prime Minister John Key to intervene on the issue of sow crates. This afternoon, the Prime Minister in response to a question from Green MP Sue Kedgley during Parliament's Question Time, hoped there would be changes ... More >>
New State Housing Policy a Recipe for Crime
Tuesday, 26 May 2009, 11:45 am | Green Party
The Government's move to stop people from living in state houses while on bail is a recipe for increased crime and poverty, said Green Housing spokesperson Sue Bradford today. "This is not the best way to ensure state housing tenants are safe. It will ... More >>
People take bridge in historic harbour crossing
Sunday, 24 May 2009, 2:37 pm | Green Party
The sun came out this morning for the thousands of Kiwis who walked and cycled across the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Green Party Co-Leader Russel Norman and MP Keith Locke both spoke at the rally before joining the historic bridge crossing. More >>
Greens to march in Hikoi on Maori representation
Sunday, 24 May 2009, 12:07 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is calling on the Government to ensure that Maori are represented in the new Auckland Super-City. More >>
Hide readies bulldozers for Auckland democracy
Friday, 22 May 2009, 2:49 pm | Green Party
The Government has named the membership of the Auckland Transition Agency, who will bulldoze through its changes despite widespread opposition in Auckland, the Green Party said today. "The group is very well qualified to make rapid change happen, ... More >>
Aiming to Represent Mt Albert
Friday, 22 May 2009, 11:47 am | Green Party
Green Party Co-Leader Russel Norman confirmed today that he wants to represent Mt Albert after National candidate Melissa Lee said she was aiming for second in the by-election. “Melissa Lee told National Radio this morning that she hopes to come ... More >>
Norman urges ARC to stand up against Beehive
Thursday, 21 May 2009, 1:56 pm | Green Party
Green Party Co-Leader Dr Russel Norman urged the Auckland Regional Council to stand up for itself when he presented his submission today on the ARC’s long term council community plan. Dr Norman, the party’s candidate for the Mt Albert by-election, ... More >>
Pork Labelling Urgently Needed, say Greens
Thursday, 21 May 2009, 11:51 am | Green Party
The Prime Minister needs to step in and require the clear labelling of pork products so consumers can act in good conscience and buy humanely reared pork, Green Animal Welfare Spokesperson Sue Kedgley said today. “Consumers have a right to know how ... More >>
Taser Use Is Torture Says UN Report on NZ
Wednesday, 20 May 2009, 2:10 pm | Green Party
The Government should take note of concerns the United Nations Committee Against Torture has regarding the use of the electric stun gun known as the Taser in New Zealand, said Green Party Human Rights Spokesperson Keith Locke. The UN Committee ... More >>
Government forces Kiwis into cars
Tuesday, 19 May 2009, 3:17 pm | Green Party
The Government’s plan for transport spending shows no vision and leaves New Zealanders with no other choice but to drive, the Green Party said today. “The Government intends to increase funding for state highway construction by $1 billion while slashing ... More >>
Hide undermines Local Government Commission
Tuesday, 19 May 2009, 3:15 pm | Green Party
Super-City lobbyist Grant Kirby's appointment to the Local Government Commission undermines its independence and exposes Rodney Hide's cronyism, Green Local Government Spokesperson Sue Kedgley said today. "Mr Hide is appointing his mates to key positions ... More >>
Greens plans MP visit to pig horror farms
Tuesday, 19 May 2009, 1:17 pm | Green Party
Green MP and Animal Welfare spokesperson Sue Kedgley says the Sunday programme’s footage of a North Island pig farm has lifted the petticoats on the New Zealand pork industry and exposed the truth about the misery of sows kept in cages for months ... More >>
Lee fails to front Mt Albert meeting
Tuesday, 19 May 2009, 12:07 pm | Green Party
The people of Mt Albert deserve a political leader who is prepared to publicly debate the electorate’s issues, so Melissa Lee should engage at tonight’s community meeting on SuperCity proposals, Green Party Co-Leader Dr Russel Norman said today. More >>
Greens Join Cycleway Project
Tuesday, 19 May 2009, 10:25 am | Green Party
The Green Party has extended its agreement with National to include the New Zealand Cycleway Project. "The cycleway can benefit the economy and the environment at the same time, and we strongly support this type of Green New Deal spending," said Green ... More >>
