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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 >>
Deal with Two Crises at One Time
Wednesday, 4 March 2009, 3:14 pm | Green Party
The Green Party called for a Green New Deal in the House for the second day running today noting that the Deal will tackle both climate change and the economic crisis at the same time. More >>
Superfund continues to invest in nuclear weapons
Wednesday, 4 March 2009, 1:07 pm | Green Party
Four months after a commitment to divest the New Zealand Superfund from companies involved in manufacturing nuclear weapons and cluster bombs, the Green Party today called on the Government to set a deadline to sell its remaining $25 million investment. More >>
Good idea but when?
Wednesday, 4 March 2009, 9:25 am | Green Party
The Green Party welcomed the Government's report today that announced spot audits for aged care facilities which will be published on the Ministry of Health website. More >>
Work & Income says 90 day jobs don't count
Tuesday, 3 March 2009, 4:18 pm | Green Party
The 90 day law has already been used to deny one unemployed person assistance to which they would otherwise be entitled, Green Party Employment Spokesperson Sue Bradford said today. More >>
New Zealand isolated on green jobs policy
Tuesday, 3 March 2009, 3:36 pm | Green Party
John Key’s response to climate change and the economic crisis is at odds with international best practice, the latest science and with the broader consensus in New Zealand. More >>
Corporal Punishment not a Private Matter
Monday, 2 March 2009, 5:18 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is concerned by the findings of a Law Commission report which suggests private schools are unchallenged over use of corporal punishment. More >>
Australians know ETS action now will save money
Monday, 2 March 2009, 2:13 pm | Green Party
The Prime Minister's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) discussions today with Kevin Rudd will confirm that it pays to act now and end uncertainty, thanks in part to an Australian Treasury report. More >>
Grassroots community groups vital for Crime Summit
Friday, 27 February 2009, 2:11 pm | Green Party
Green Party Law and Order Spokesperson Metiria Turei today welcomed news of the Government's upcoming Crime Summit and recommended victims' rights and rehabilitation groups who should take part. More >>
Bring Down the Power Walls
Friday, 27 February 2009, 12:35 pm | Green Party
Evidence of rising cigarette sales proves the need for action on 'power wall' advertising the Green Party said today. The Prime Minister John Key downplayed the problem earlier this week, but new health research shows a need for action, said Green Party Alcohol ... More >>
Key puts tobacco lobby before Kiwi kids
Thursday, 26 February 2009, 1:00 pm | Green Party
The National Government refuses to ban cigarette displays when the health select committee recommended urgent action last year, Green Party MP Metiria Turei said. More >>
