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Corn which could cause diabetes could be released
Tuesday, 13 June 2006, 2:09 pm | Green Party
A type of corn due to be approved for use in New Zealand if a draft recommendation by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is followed could have serious health implications for New Zealanders, the Green Party says. More >>
Concerns highlight crisis in mental health sector
Tuesday, 13 June 2006, 1:47 pm | Green Party
Reports that police are struggling to cope with mental health patients in the absence of adequate staffing and resources in the mental health sector is bad news both for police and for patients, Green Party Mental Health Spokesperson Sue Bradford says. More >>
E-waste recovery programme applauded
Monday, 12 June 2006, 3:12 pm | Green Party
Green MP Nandor Tanczos today congratulated Dell Computers for announcing a computer recycling day in Wellington, and said that his Waste Minimisation Bill would ensure that the IT sector got serious about e-waste. More >>
Foreign owners could edge Kiwis out of property
Monday, 12 June 2006, 3:11 pm | Green Party
News that the falling New Zealand Dollar may be fuelling increased investment in the New Zealand property market by overseas buyers is being greeted with concern by the Green Party. More >>
Greens Get National on Side
Monday, 12 June 2006, 1:46 pm | Green Party
The fact the National Party have signalled their support for the Green Party's amendments on the microchipping of dogs indicates that support for the Greens' practical solutions is now emerging right across the political spectrum, Green Party MP Metiria Turei ... More >>
North Greens welcome iwi support on violence bill
Monday, 12 June 2006, 12:47 am | Green Party
The backing of Green MP Sue Bradford’s amendment to the Crimes Act by the leaders of iwi in Te Tai Tokerau is being warmly welcomed by Northern Greens. More >>
Selwyn case shows need for review of sedition law
Friday, 9 June 2006, 1:51 pm | Green Party
A review of New Zealand's sedition laws is urgently needed in the wake of Timothy Selwyn case, the Green Party says. More >>
Reserve Bank has head in sand about oil prices
Thursday, 8 June 2006, 4:31 pm | Green Party
The Reserve Bank based today's official cash rate statement on highly questionable assumptions about oil prices, and the subsequent impact on the inflation outlook, Green Party Co-Leader Jeanette Fitzsimons says. More >>
Rowing Champs coup a big win for public transport
Thursday, 8 June 2006, 2:57 pm | Green Party
The Hamilton City Council is to be congratulated for its role in securing the 2010 World Rowing Championships, particularly for its commitment to efficient public transport during the event, says Hamilton-based Green Party MP Nandor Tanczos. More >>
Flora and Fauna claim good news for Maori
Thursday, 8 June 2006, 2:52 pm | Green Party
News that the Waitangi Tribunal hearing on Wai 262 Flora and Fauna has resumed has been warmly welcomed by the Green Party. More >>
Bottom trawling ban won't net all the problems
Thursday, 8 June 2006, 12:59 am | Green Party
The planned closure of 30 percent of the waters around New Zealand to bottom trawling is a good start, but must not be the end of the matter, the Green Party says. Tomorrow (Friday) sees the deadline for submissions on the accord. More >>
Sealion slaughter must be reviewed
Wednesday, 7 June 2006, 2:33 pm | Green Party
Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton's decision to increase the kill limit on New Zealand sealion must be reviewed after revelations today that he went against the advice of Conservation Minister Chris Carter, the Green Party says. More >>
Nature proves it has its own economic clout
Tuesday, 6 June 2006, 5:02 pm | Green Party
Water offers major benefits to the economy and society without the need to go down the path of tradable water rights, Green Party Conservation Spokesperson Metiria Turei says. More >>
Fishing industry: Trust us - Greens not impressed
Tuesday, 6 June 2006, 11:58 am | Green Party
Allowing the fishing industry to police itself is a bit like putting Bonnie and Clyde in charge of bank security, Green Party Fisheries Spokesperson Metiria Turei says. More >>
Learning from Easter Island
Monday, 5 June 2006, 2:45 pm | Green Party
Crunch time for Planet Earth - Speech by Russel Norman, Green Party Co-Leader More >>
Russel Norman: Learning from Easter Island
Sunday, 4 June 2006, 4:06 pm | Green Party
Tena Kotou History is the victory of remembering over forgetting. And it is by remembering the history of humankind that we can avoid repeating it. Sometimes, in order to remember our history, we have to tell unpleasant truths about the past, and in order to serve ... More >>
Jeanette Fitzsimons: Left, Right and the Elephant
Sunday, 4 June 2006, 3:59 pm | Green Party
Today is a new beginning, as I am joined on the platform by our new Co-Leader Russel Norman. It's a relief to be able to share the job that I've done alone for the last seven months and I'm grateful to Russel for taking it on. I'm proud that the Greens ... More >>
Grant gives birds something to sing about
Thursday, 1 June 2006, 2:28 pm | Green Party
A $5.5 million grant for the completion of a predator proof sanctuary at Waikato's Maungatautari Mountain is great news, Green Party Co-Leader Jeanette Fitzsimons says. More >>
Fizzy drink decision a step in the right direction
Thursday, 1 June 2006, 10:32 am | Green Party
Green MP Sue Kedgley has welcomed the Health Minister's decision to get soft drinks out of New Zealand schools by 2008 but says there's still much more that can be done. More >>
Incentives needed to stop pollution from dairying
Wednesday, 31 May 2006, 2:19 pm | Green Party
Dairy farmers should be congratulated for performing well above targets when it comes to keeping stock out of waterways, but further action is needed to control damaging nutrient and fertiliser runoff to protect streams and rivers from pollution, the ... More >>
