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Moves to kill NZ GE-free status by stealth
Friday, 11 April 2008, 11:40 am | Green Party
A proposal to set up a new field trial in Canterbury of genetically engineered onions, spring onions, garlic and leeks adds to evidence that government agencies are trying to ruin New Zealand's GE-free status, Green Co-Leader Jeanette Fitzsimons says. More >>
Greens applaud victory of commonsense
Friday, 11 April 2008, 11:26 am | Green Party
The Green Party is absolutely delighted that the Government has chosen to put broader national interests ahead of short-term profits, and retain Auckland airport in New Zealand ownership, Green Party Associate Transport Spokesperson Sue Kedgley says. More >>
Locke calls on NZ to join Olympic opening ceremony
Friday, 11 April 2008, 9:43 am | Green Party
Green Party MP Keith Locke has written to Prime Minister Helen Clark, urging the New Zealand Government to join the political boycott of the Olympic opening ceremony. More >>
Debt milestone highlights economic millstone
Thursday, 10 April 2008, 11:32 am | Green Party
Student debt levels are predicted to reach $10 billion tomorrow, creating unacceptable barriers to tertiary education, says Green Party Education Spokesperson Metiria Turei. More >>
Greens welcome ACC moves out of nukes
Wednesday, 9 April 2008, 5:21 pm | Green Party
The Green Party today welcomed the announcement by Maryan Street, the Minister for ACC, that the Accident Compensation Corporation will exclude investments in companies involved in the design, testing, assembly and/or refurbishment of nuclear explosive ... More >>
Leadership could save mill and industry
Wednesday, 9 April 2008, 3:38 pm | Green Party
The anticipated closure of the Carter Holt Harvey timber mill in Kopu near Thames is a tragedy that might have been avoided with industry leadership and planning, Green Party Co-leader Jeanette Fitzsimons says. More >>
Opposition to FTA welcomed
Wednesday, 9 April 2008, 12:56 am | Green Party
The Green Party is disappointed that human rights issues seem to have played no part in New Zealand First's opposition to the China preferential trade agreement. More >>
Out of control prices demand food strategy for NZ
Wednesday, 9 April 2008, 12:13 am | Green Party
New Zealand must start developing strategies to ensure a sufficient supply of food to withstand global shortages and out of control food prices, Green Party Safe Food Spokesperson Sue Kedgley warned today. More >>
Trading away our integrity – for what?
Tuesday, 8 April 2008, 9:39 am | Green Party
The preferential trade deal with China, signed by the New Zealand Government today, gives a fig leaf of respectability to an authoritarian regime while leaving New Zealand businesses to compete with Chinese businesses advantaged by poor labour and environmental ... More >>
FTA signing - Green MPs say 'don't forget Tibet'
Monday, 7 April 2008, 11:09 am | Green Party
Green Party MPs Keith Locke and Sue Kedgley will protesting against the signing of the New Zealand/China free trade agreement by raising a Tibetan flag on the steps of Parliament today at 12 noon. More >>
MAF must stop opposing efforts to clean up rivers
Monday, 7 April 2008, 8:55 am | Green Party
The Green Party is calling on the Government to stop the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry opposing efforts by regional councils to clean up rivers and lakes. More >>
Locke suggests human rights issues for Clark
Monday, 7 April 2008, 8:09 am | Green Party
Green MP Keith Locke has suggested some specific human rights issues for Helen Clark to bring up during talks in Beijing, which begin tomorrow with the signing of a free trade agreement. More >>
Waste Bill wins major backing
Monday, 7 April 2008, 12:08 am | Green Party
The Waste Minimisation Bill, a member's bill in the name of Green MP Nandor Tanczos, has been reported back from select committee with unanimous support. More >>
The last hesitation before morality
Friday, 4 April 2008, 4:42 pm | Green Party
The Greens are applauding the NZ Super Fund’s hesitant step towards divesting from companies that produce cluster bombs, but they are calling on the fund to just do it and stop mucking around. More >>
Greens launch methyl bromide petition and protest
Friday, 4 April 2008, 11:37 am | Green Party
The Green Party is stepping up its campaign against the toxic and ozone depleting methyl bromide with the launch of a petition and a protest today. More >>
Greens insist on biofuel sustainability standard
Thursday, 3 April 2008, 3:17 pm | Green Party
The Green Party agrees with the Parliamentary Commissioner's advice that biofuels should not proceed in New Zealand unless they are sustainable, Green Party Co-Leader Jeanette Fitzsimons says. More >>
NZ First stirring up racism
Thursday, 3 April 2008, 1:01 pm | Green Party
Green Party MP Keith Locke has accused New Zealand First's deputy leader Peter Brown of stirring up racism and undermining this country's progress to a multi-cultural society. More >>
Ranges protected from political exploitation
Thursday, 3 April 2008, 10:15 am | Green Party
The passing of the Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area Bill into law should be a huge relief for everyone who loves the Waitakere Ranges, the Green Party says. More >>
Labour creating yet more problem-gambling
Wednesday, 2 April 2008, 5:20 pm | Green Party
An admission in Parliament today by Internal Affairs Minister Rick Barker that the Government could extend online gambling to highly addictive instant computer games is a further sign Labour has sacrificed family values for money, Green Party Spokesperson ... More >>
Responsible KiwiSaver choices welcome
Wednesday, 2 April 2008, 2:13 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is welcoming the announcement today by another KiwiSaver provider that they will provide a responsible investment option for New Zealand savers. More >>
