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Good riddance to mining co, but seabed not safe
Thursday, 16 November 2006, 10:51 am | Green Party
It's great news that Australian mining company Bonaparte Diamond Mines has abandoned plans to prospect for minerals around the top of the South Island, but there's no guarantee that other companies won't do so in future, Green Party MP Metiria Turei ... More >>
New channels could be graveyard for old content
Thursday, 16 November 2006, 10:28 am | Green Party
TV3's labelling of the Government's $79 million funding plan for TVNZ's digital as a bailout for a failing commercial business drew criticism today from Green Party Broadcasting Spokesperson Sue Kedgley. More >>
Medical lab workers strike about more than pay
Wednesday, 15 November 2006, 4:03 pm | Green Party
While expressing support for medical lab and service workers attempts to gain a pay rise that reflects their essential skills and qualifications, Green Party MP Metiria Turei says that the week-long strike set to commence on November 29 is about other ... More >>
Govt puts trade deals ahead of climate change
Wednesday, 15 November 2006, 3:31 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is calling on the Government to use the APEC meeting in Vietnam to push a position that only OECD countries that have signed up to binding international greenhouse gas reduction treaties like Kyoto should be allowed to sign up to international ... More >>
Whaling stance just another case of lip service
Wednesday, 15 November 2006, 12:47 am | Green Party
The Green Party has questioned the strength of the Government's commitment to halting Japan's annual whale slaughter after it announced the setting up of a trade working group between the two countries - just one day before the whaling fleet leaves port. More >>
Digital television funding falls short of vision
Tuesday, 14 November 2006, 4:21 pm | Green Party
Green Party Broadcasting Spokesperson Sue Kedgley welcomed the Government's $79 million digital television funding package for two new commercial free channels, but questioned whether the amounts set aside for new programming can possibly deliver on the digital ... More >>
Cloned meat and milk? No thanks
Tuesday, 14 November 2006, 3:37 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is alarmed to discover there are no regulatory controls on the production and use of cloned animals, and that there are plans that could allow them to be sneaked into the food chain. More >>
Time to stop throwing stones in glass houses Jim
Tuesday, 14 November 2006, 11:05 am | Green Party
New Zealand could be leading the way in stopping bottom trawling in the South Pacific by imposing a ban on bottom trawling by its own ships, the Green Party says. More >>
Greens welcome changes to overseas student rules
Monday, 13 November 2006, 4:33 pm | Green Party
Changes introduced in the Student Loan Scheme Amendment Bill today have been welcomed by the Green Party which says the move will encourage New Zealanders to come home. More >>
Green MP seeking urgent House debate on stadium
Monday, 13 November 2006, 4:14 pm | Green Party
Auckland Green Party MP Keith Locke is asking the Speaker to allow an urgent debate on the Government's plan for a stadium on the Auckland waterfront. More >>
Current account deficit rubberstamped
Monday, 13 November 2006, 2:07 pm | Green Party
The approval by the Overseas Investment Office of another $16 billion in overseas purchases of New Zealand assets only adds to pressure on the current account deficit, house prices, and farming practices says the Green Party. More >>
Al Gore visit timely - too bad Cullen will miss it
Monday, 13 November 2006, 11:45 am | Green Party
The visit of former US Vice-President turned global warming campaigner Al Gore could not have come at a better time, Green Party Co-Leader Jeanette Fitzsimons says. More >>
Greens shocked to find lethal weapons sold as toys
Monday, 13 November 2006, 8:55 am | Green Party
Green Party MP Sue Bradford has asked the Minister of Consumer Affairs to investigate after a report that potentially lethal weapons are being sold to children. More >>
City of Sails - not Stadium City
Friday, 10 November 2006, 4:05 pm | Green Party
The new waterfront stadium announced by the Government today will be a blot on the seascape, Green Party Sports Spokesperson Keith Locke says. More >>
Keeping it 18 allows real problems to be addressed
Thursday, 9 November 2006, 11:12 am | Green Party
Now that the red herring of the purchasing age is out of the way we can focus on real solutions to reduce alcohol related harm, Green Party Alcohol and Drugs Spokesperson Metiria Turei says. More >>
Action on chemicals linked to breast cancer urgent
Thursday, 9 November 2006, 10:17 am | Green Party
It's time for the Government to take action to reduce women's exposure to synthetic chemicals linked to breast cancer, Green Party Health Spokesperson Sue Kedgley says. More >>
Farmers' 10 in 10 plan small step in right directn
Tuesday, 7 November 2006, 5:23 pm | Green Party
Federated Farmers' plan to reduce the environmental impact of nutrient loss from farms by 10 percent in 10 years is a welcome first step, but the results must be measurable the Green Party says. More >>
Make sure there's insulation above my head
Tuesday, 7 November 2006, 4:06 pm | Green Party
In light of a new Parliamentary report today into the health and environmental effects of poorly insulated housing, the Green Party is writing to landlords, as well as encouraging tenants to write to their landlords, asking them to improve the insulation ... More >>
Link between energy and health important
Tuesday, 7 November 2006, 2:55 pm | Green Party
A new report by the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment recognising that using energy efficiently has a positive impact on health and wellbeing, and recommending that public health promotion be a key objective of future energy strategy, is being ... More >>
Goodbye gas guzzlers - hello Ministerial carpools?
Monday, 6 November 2006, 2:45 pm | Green Party
Green Party Co-Leader Jeanette Fitzsimons has welcomed the Government's search for more fuel efficient replacements for the 85-vehicle Ministerial limousine fleet. "I hope the Prime Minister's announcement today means the Government will support ... More >>
