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Government needs to explain contradiction

Monday, 11 February 2008, 3:14 pm | Green Party

The Greens are calling on the Government to explain the contradiction between the statements of the Minister for the Environment, Trevor Mallard, and the Ministry for the Environment Spokesperson as to why the thirteenth chapter of the ‘State ... More >>

Turei to stand in Dunedin North

Monday, 11 February 2008, 1:55 pm | Green Party

Green Party MP Metiria Turei will not be standing in a Maori seat in this year's election and will instead be focussing on party votes in the Dunedin North electorate. More >>

Greens release secret enviro report 13th chapter

Monday, 11 February 2008, 9:09 am | Green Party

Greens release secret 13th chapter of enviro report; call for independent oversight of future reports More >>

Falun Gong decision eroding democratic values

Friday, 8 February 2008, 5:23 pm | Green Party

The decision to ban the Falun Gong from the Chinese New Year parade is deplorable, the Green Party Human Rights Spokesperson Keith Lock says. More >>

Greens not intimidated by anti-democratic vandals

Friday, 8 February 2008, 10:30 am | Green Party

The Green Party will not be intimidated by anti-democratic vandals who threw a brick through the window of the Green Party office in Auckland overnight. More >>

Time to ban the powerwall

Thursday, 7 February 2008, 1:40 pm | Green Party

Yet more research released today showing the dangerous effects of cigarette displays should prompt the Government to take action. More >>

Rainforests need Govt commitment to sustainability

Thursday, 7 February 2008, 1:35 pm | Green Party

The Greens are calling on the Government to show its commitment to sustainability by blocking the import of outdoor furniture and lumber made from trees taken illegally and unsustainably from the last of the rainforests of Asia and the Pacific. More >>

$2 billion motorway more muddled thinking

Thursday, 7 February 2008, 1:33 pm | Green Party

The Green Party has criticised the Government's move to construct a new Auckland motorway to Waterview via a private-public partnership (PPP). More >>

Council must front up with explanation

Thursday, 7 February 2008, 11:49 am | Green Party

Greater Wellington regional council owes Wellingtonians an explanation over why it is turning a blind eye to the use of a hazardous fumigant at the port, the Green Party says. More >>

Time for review of pepper spray use

Thursday, 7 February 2008, 9:44 am | Green Party

Green Party MP Keith Locke is calling for a review of pepper spray use after the death of a Mangere man yesterday. More >>

Hazardous fumigation must be halted - Greens

Thursday, 7 February 2008, 9:33 am | Green Party

The Green Party is calling for an immediate halt to Methyl Bromide fumigation at Wellington's port, following revelations today that this potentially hazardous activity is taking place right next to Westpac stadium, Victoria University's campus at the ... More >>

Fitzsimons supports Kyoto debate at Waitangi

Tuesday, 5 February 2008, 4:25 pm | Green Party

Green Party Co-Leader Jeanette Fitzsimons says the inclusion of climate change and Kyoto debate at Waitangi demonstrates the importance to iwi around New Zealand of engaging with these issues. More >>

Foreshore agreement a disgrace - Greens

Tuesday, 5 February 2008, 1:57 pm | Green Party

The Green Party has received today's announcement of the Government's foreshore and seabed deal with Ngati Porou with great sadness. More >>

Investmt treaty threat to sovereignty, environment

Tuesday, 5 February 2008, 12:50 am | Green Party

The Green Party is calling on Labour to halt discussions on an investment treaty because of the threat the treaty poses to our sovereignty and our environmental standards. More >>

Government dragging chain on Burma issues

Monday, 4 February 2008, 12:30 am | Green Party

Green Party Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Keith Locke has criticised the Government for giving the green light to a publicly owned company, Kordia, to build cell-phone towers in Burma. More >>

When will the Government protect our whales?

Friday, 1 February 2008, 4:32 pm | Green Party

When will the Government protect our whales? The New Zealand Government must act to prevent more whales dying following reports that the Japanese fleet has resumed its slaughter, says Green Party Conservation Spokesperson, Metiria Turei. "With ... More >>