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A new voice for victims

Thursday, 4 May 2006, 4:07 pm | Green Party

The Green Party's victim's rights inquiry, negotiated with the Government last year, was initiated by the Justice and Electoral Committee today. More >>

A lot less crap in future

Thursday, 4 May 2006, 4:05 pm | Green Party

New Zealand's waste mountain could soon be significantly smaller thanks to the selection today of the Green Party's Waste Minimisation Bill from the Parliamentary ballot. More >>

Microchipping issue may get the debate it deserves

Thursday, 4 May 2006, 3:58 pm | Green Party

The Green Party is pleased that its one law for all dogs Bill was pulled from the Parliamentary Ballot today. More >>

Government move on Telecom welcomed

Thursday, 4 May 2006, 9:15 am | Green Party

The Government's broadband policy package was welcomed by the Green Party today, who confirmed that they would vote to support the legislation needed to enact it. More >>

Legality of youth pay rates in question

Thursday, 4 May 2006, 12:03 am | Green Party

Youth pay rates may already be illegal according to the Government's own legal advice, Green Party Industrial Relations Spokesperson Sue Bradford says. More >>

Compromise is possible on snails and mining

Wednesday, 3 May 2006, 4:44 pm | Green Party

The assertion by Conservation Minister Chris Carter in Parliament today that the decision to allow Solid Energy to mine the natural habitat of an endangered native snail was "the only possible decision I could make" has been rejected by ... More >>

Misquotes clarified

Wednesday, 3 May 2006, 2:26 pm | Green Party

Green Party MP Sue Kedgley, chair of the Health Select Committee, says fears raised that a decision has already been made on the outcome of the upcoming Obesity Inquiry are completely unfounded. More >>

Too many dead dolphins

Wednesday, 3 May 2006, 2:01 pm | Green Party

News that at least 11 endangered Hector's dolphins were killed by fishing practices this summer is distressing, and highlights the need for urgent action, Green Party Conservation Spokesperson Metiria Turei says. More >>

One law for dogs

Wednesday, 3 May 2006, 10:26 am | Green Party

The Green Party has drafted an amendment to the Local Government Law Reform Bill that will abolish compulsory microchipping for dogs. Green Party MP Metiria Turei, who is a member of the Local Government and Environment select committee, will give ... More >>

Greens decide "all dogs or no dogs"

Tuesday, 2 May 2006, 4:50 pm | Green Party

The Green Party has reached a decision that microchipping dogs will not reduce attacks on children, stock and wildlife. More >>

Peak oil acknowledgement a breath of fresh air

Tuesday, 2 May 2006, 4:09 pm | Green Party

The Green Party is welcoming Prime Minister Helen Clark's acknowledgement that the Earth may have already reached peak oil production or that this point is very near. More >>

Where are the answers on mental health crisis?

Friday, 28 April 2006, 2:12 pm | Green Party

For too long some people with acute mental illnesses have wound up on the streets or in prisons rather than receiving proper care and treatment, the Green Party says. More >>

There are better, Greener solutions to 400kV lines

Thursday, 27 April 2006, 2:58 pm | Green Party

Transpower must give up on its misguided obsession with erecting 400kV transmission lines across the Waikato and focus on better alternatives, the Green Party says. More >>

Sewage spill requires government response

Thursday, 27 April 2006, 12:11 am | Green Party

"It is irresponsible of Environment Minister David Benson-Pope to wash his hands of the latest sewage spill in the Bay of Islands," Green Party MP Sue Bradford says.. More >>

Goff at sea on US nuclear ship visits, say Greens

Monday, 24 April 2006, 3:49 pm | Green Party

"It is wishful thinking for Defence Minister Phil Goff to maintain that since American ships no longer carry nuclear weapons, this factor was, quote "no longer an issue, or an obstacle" to them docking at New Zealand ports," Green ... More >>

Earth Day Media Release - Winds of Change

Monday, 24 April 2006, 12:34 am | Green Party

The Green Party had some fun with a beach camp at Wellington's Cuba Mall fountain on Earth Day this last Saturday to illustrate the impact of global climate disruption for International Earth Day. Kids played in the sand, and others in wet suits and ... More >>