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Greens back youth rates bill despite tinkering

Wednesday, 25 July 2007, 10:24 am | Green Party

The Minimum Wage (Abolition of Age Discrimination) Amendment Bill is back in the House today and the Green Party is urging all parties to support its process through Parliament although the bill has been altered. More >>

Election campaigns: corporates versus cake stalls

Wednesday, 25 July 2007, 9:02 am | Green Party

Despite promises to make election campaigns more democratic, the "corporates versus cake stalls" system remains, says Greens Co-Leader Jeanette Fitzsimons. More >>

Dioxin: What's the rush?

Tuesday, 24 July 2007, 11:57 am | Green Party

The Green Party is disappointed by the ridiculously tight time frame that has been placed on the consultation with dioxin victims as announced by the Ministry of Health, and is calling on the Minister to intervene. More >>

Elections should be about policy not money

Monday, 23 July 2007, 4:43 pm | Green Party

While there are some positive elements in the electoral finance reform proposal tabled by the Labour Government today, it will not stop the faceless money from secretive trusts and anonymous donors funding the National and Labour parties in the 2008 campaign, ... More >>

Airport sell-off has risks for tourist industry

Monday, 23 July 2007, 3:02 pm | Green Party

The proposed takeover of Auckland International Airport by Dubai Aerospace raises real concerns with regard to foreign ownership of strategic assets and the potential for monopoly pricing, says the Green Party More >>

Spotless earning a dirty reputation

Monday, 23 July 2007, 11:11 am | Green Party

The Green Party supports the locked out hospital workers and is calling on Spotless Services to end the stand off. "We fully support the workers claim for the additional funding that the Government has given to the District Health Boards to be passed ... More >>

Greens offer practical support to NZ producers

Friday, 20 July 2007, 2:29 pm | Green Party

Buying New Zealand made products and services is a very practical way that we can all support New Zealand producers during this time of high dollar difficulties. That’s what the Green-initiated Buy Kiwi Made media campaign launched today is all about, ... More >>

Passion, as well as products, promoted today

Friday, 20 July 2007, 1:37 pm | Green Party

Today's launch of the Buy Kiwi Made media campaign is not just about products, says Green Co-Leader Jeanette Fitzsimons. It is also about special, and passionate, New Zealanders. "The first phase of the Government's Buy Kiwi Made media campaign, celebrating ... More >>

Better information on 'eco lights' critical

Friday, 20 July 2007, 12:05 am | Green Party

The Green Party is calling for better consumer information to be provided on how to deal with the mercury content of compact fluorescent lights (CFLs). "People have a right to know that CFLs contain tiny amounts of mercury (about the size of 1-3 ... More >>

Government giveaways to ExxonMobil

Thursday, 19 July 2007, 3:56 pm | Green Party

The Green Party today expressed its consternation that the Government proposes giving away New Zealand's oil and gas returns from the Great South Basin for little return, while exposing us to the risk of huge environmental damage in a sensitive ecological ... More >>

Focus on organics would be fruitful

Thursday, 19 July 2007, 2:06 pm | Green Party

The Green Party is welcoming the announcement of research dollars for climate change, sustainability and the primary sector, but is concerned about the missed opportunity to encompass all three areas with an investment in organics. More >>

Urgent need to test and label

Wednesday, 18 July 2007, 4:06 pm | Green Party

The Green Party is calling on the Government to randomly test all food imported from China to assure New Zealand consumers of the safety of their food. More >>

Greens welcome Auckland moves on climate change

Wednesday, 18 July 2007, 1:01 pm | Green Party

New moves by Auckland authorities to address climate change have been welcomed by Green Party Co-Leader Jeanette Fitzsimons. Today the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) announced extra buses and trains to and from the Bledisloe Cup match ... More >>

Greens salute bravery of Corporal Apiata VC

Tuesday, 17 July 2007, 2:45 pm | Green Party

The Green Party supported the motion in Parliament today to salute the bravery of Corporal Willy Apiata, and his receipt of the Victoria Cross. More >>

Save our nurses!

Tuesday, 17 July 2007, 1:22 pm | Green Party

The Green Party is strongly endorsing the six thousand name petition being presented at Parliament today in an attempt to save Kapiti's district nursing service from privatisation. More >>

Greens greet healthy guidelines

Tuesday, 17 July 2007, 11:20 am | Green Party

The Green Party is welcoming the release of the Ministry of Health's food and beverage classification system. "Improving school food is something we negotiated with the Government after the 2005 election and we've been working since then to get changes ... More >>