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Ak's train electrification must not be derailed
Friday, 13 March 2009, 12:09 pm | Green Party
The Government's decision to dump regional fuel taxes puts Auckland's rail electrification project at risk. Funding for vital parts of the electrification package is now uncertain. This leaves the entire $885 million project - previously funded by the regional fuel ... More >>
Speech on Intelligence and Security Committee
Friday, 13 March 2009, 10:25 am | Green Party
Speech given by Dr Norman accepting the Leader of the Opposition Phil Goff’s nomination to the Intelligence and Security Committee – 11 March 2009. This is the first time a Green Party MP will have been on this oversight committee. More >>
Government cannot see the Forest for the Trees
Thursday, 12 March 2009, 2:02 pm | Green Party
Far from 'streamlining and simplifying', the Government's Resource Management Act (RMA) reforms will mean more bureaucracy and skyrocketing costs for local councils and ratepayers. More >>
Voluntary Dirty Streams Accord a roaring success
Thursday, 12 March 2009, 1:58 pm | Green Party
The voluntary Clean Streams Accord has failed and it's time to set enforceable water quality standards, Green Party Co-Leader Russel Norman said today. "Water quality in New Zealand's rivers and lakes continues to get worse according to all the scientific ... More >>
Maori to lose rights under proposed RMA reforms
Wednesday, 11 March 2009, 5:21 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is calling for Maori rights under the Resource Management Act (RMA) to be protected. Under proposed changes to the RMA, Maori will have their right to appeal council plans restricted. For example, if a council allows sewage discharge ... More >>
Nine day fortnight welcomed - with reservations
Wednesday, 11 March 2009, 4:52 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is pleased the Government is committed to funding five hours' pay at the minimum wage as part of the 'nine day fortnight', but retains some concerns. "We welcome today's announcement and the speed with which progress is being made, ... More >>
Ideology Drives Cuts to Environment Ministry
Tuesday, 10 March 2009, 5:19 pm | Green Party
Cuts at the Ministry for the Environment (MfE) are driven by ideology rather than budget necessity Green Party Co-Leader Russel Norman said today. The Ministry is set to lose up to a quarter of its staff according to the Public Service Association ... More >>
Time to extend affordable public transport
Tuesday, 10 March 2009, 12:43 pm | Green Party
The high uptake of free public transport by pensioners using their SuperGold cards shows that people are very willing to use public transport when it is affordable. More >>
Charity Shouldn't Begin At Home for Overseas Aid
Tuesday, 10 March 2009, 12:21 pm | Green Party
The Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully needs to tell the public just what will qualify as New Zealand Aid (NZAID) under his reign, said Green Party Overseas Development Assistance Spokesperson Dr Kennedy Graham. More >>
Stop meddling with ACC
Monday, 9 March 2009, 2:20 pm | Green Party
The Green Party today called on the Government to immediately stop its political meddling with the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC). "ACC is there to protect workers and it is essential that workers' interests are represented on the ACC board," ... More >>
Keep Honours Independent - Greens
Monday, 9 March 2009, 9:18 am | Green Party
"We should celebrate outstanding New Zealanders as New Zealanders rather than as part of an outgrown relationship with the British Empire," said Green Party Co-Leader Jeanette Fitzsimons. More >>
Fonterra insults environment, and farmers
Friday, 6 March 2009, 12:37 pm | Green Party
A proposal to withhold a tiny portion of the milk payout payments from polluters shows that Fonterra is still not serious about promoting responsible farming and cleaning up rivers, the Green Party said today. More >>
Fairness and Justice require Clean Slate review
Friday, 6 March 2009, 11:53 am | Green Party
The case of an Auckland man sacked from his job after his employer discovered he'd been sentenced to corrective training 21 years ago shows why the Clean Slate law needs an urgent review, Green Party Law and Order Spokesperson Metiria Turei said ... More >>
Goodnight to Kiwi Broadcasting Jobs
Friday, 6 March 2009, 11:27 am | Green Party
The next time Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman holds a press conference he should look the reporters and camera-people of TVNZ in the eye and apologise for putting their jobs on the line, said Green Party Broadcasting Spokesperson Sue Kedgley. More >>
Te Waihora is worth looking after
Friday, 6 March 2009, 10:59 am | Green Party
Green Party Conservation and Fisheries Spokesperson Metiria Turei has welcomed Ngai Tahu exercising their responsibility for protecting Te Waihora Lake. "As the kaitiaki of Te Waihora, Ngai Tahu have a responsibility to look after it. This is a lake which ... More >>
Govt must tackle climate and economy together
Thursday, 5 March 2009, 4:17 pm | Green Party
Green Party Co-Leader Jeanette Fitzsimons continued to question in the House today the Government's resistance to adopt a Green New Deal approach to solving the twin crises of economic recession and climate change. More >>
Green Party Goes Public with Election Expenses
Thursday, 5 March 2009, 1:05 pm | Green Party
The Green Party published its electoral expense return today in an effort to promote healthy politics. The audited return shows the Greens spent $1,457,744 during last year's election campaign. The figure represents 66% of their $2,220,000 election ... More >>
Backbenches un-earths backroom deal?
Thursday, 5 March 2009, 12:34 pm | Green Party
The ACT Party breached its own principles of "individual freedom" when it supported the Whanganui Gang Insignia Bill in what appears to be a political deal to get ACT's Three Strikes Bill passed, Green Party MP Metiria Turei said today. More >>
Speech: Kennedy Graham - Climate Change
Wednesday, 4 March 2009, 4:27 pm | Green Party
I rise to address what may be the most urgent issue to come before this House in its entire history. The spectre of climate change grows more severe with every passing year. More >>
Nats should respect Foreshore and Seabed findings
Wednesday, 4 March 2009, 3:15 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is welcoming the review of the Foreshore and Seabed Act and calling for the National Party to respect its findings. "The Green Party has always fought for the Foreshore and Seabed Act to be repealed, as it is a terrible piece of legislation ... More >>
