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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 >>
Kevin Hague at Wellington’s ‘Out in the Square’
Thursday, 26 February 2009, 12:26 pm | Green Party
Green Party MP and long-time campaigner on gay and lesbian rights, Kevin Hague, will be staffing a Green Party stall at Wellington’s ‘Out in the Square fair’ this Saturday 28 February and said he was really looking forward to the event More >>
Jobs belong here not in China say Greens
Thursday, 26 February 2009, 11:15 am | Green Party
Government procurement practices are costing Kiwi workers their jobs, Green Party MP Sue Bradford said today. "The Army's decision to allow a $2 million clothing contract with Levin-based company Swazi to shift to China highlights the gross inadequacy ... More >>
Where are the Women?
Wednesday, 25 February 2009, 1:47 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is calling for more leading women's organisations to be included in Friday's Job Summit. As of today the guest list for the Job Summit includes 165 men and just 30 women. More >>
RMA attacks encourage Environmental Vandals
Wednesday, 25 February 2009, 12:08 pm | Green Party
The Government's attacks on the Resource Management Act (RMA) will encourage environmental vandals, the Green Party said today. More >>
Greens release input to Job Summit
Wednesday, 25 February 2009, 11:50 am | Green Party
Green Party Co-Leader Jeanette Fitzsimons today publicly released the Party's Green New Deal paper - given to Job Summit chair Mark Weldon two weeks ago - and circulated to Summit participants. More >>
Conspicuous gaps in Job Summit list: Greens
Tuesday, 24 February 2009, 11:00 am | Green Party
There is very little sign of anyone with frontline experience in grassroots community economic development or the creation of Green jobs, Employment Spokesperson Sue Bradford said. More >>
Medical Mishap Reporting should include aged care
Monday, 23 February 2009, 3:04 pm | Green Party
Green Party MP Sue Kedgley is calling for the reporting of medical mishaps in the health system to be extended to cover aged care homes. More >>
Tell the public if melamine is currently for sale
Monday, 23 February 2009, 1:58 pm | Green Party
The New Zealand public deserves to know if any products contaminated by melamine are currently on supermarket shelves, said Green MP Sue Kedgley. More >>
Jeanette Fitzsimons Statement
Monday, 23 February 2009, 12:09 pm | Green Party
The time has come for me to step down as co-leader of the Green Party, at our annual conference in June this year. Unlike other parties, the Greens don’t change leaders with a coup in caucus; our leaders are chosen democratically by members of the party ... More >>
Fitzsimons to Pass Co-leadership Torch in June
Monday, 23 February 2009, 11:12 am | Green Party
The Green Party's co-leader Jeanette Fitzsimons announced today that she will step down from her leadership position in June. More >>
