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Greens call for ban on cancer-linked pesticides
Thursday, 2 March 2006, 1:38 pm | Green Party
In a speech to the New Zealand Institute of Environmental Health in Dunedin this afternoon, Green Party Safe Food Spokesperson Sue Kedgley is calling for a ban on the insecticide Endosulfan and other pesticides that have been linked with cancer. More >>
Guaranteed Zimbabwe cup side welcome disappointing
Thursday, 2 March 2006, 11:26 am | Green Party
The Government should not give away the right to refuse entry to cricket team representing Mugabe's Zimbabwe when negotiating to host the 2011 Cricket World Cup, according to Green Party Foreign Affairs and Sports Spokesperson Keith Locke. More >>
P-laced cannabis highlights need for law reform
Thursday, 2 March 2006, 10:47 am | Green Party
Recent reports from Auckland Police of young people being given P-laced cannabis by drug dealers highlight the need to separate cannabis supply from the hard drug market, Green Party Alcohol and Drugs Spokesperson Metiria Turei says. More >>
Why is NZ backing the terminator?
Wednesday, 1 March 2006, 4:46 pm | Green Party
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters needs to explain why his officials are backing "the terminator" - one of the most risky applications of genetic engineering, Green Party Environment Spokesperson Nandor Tanczos says. More >>
"Reality check" needed on oil use
Tuesday, 28 February 2006, 4:16 pm | Green Party
Finance Minister Michael Cullen's "reality check" on the economy should include a "reality check" on oil use, Green Party Co-Leader Jeanette Fitzsimons says. More >>
Greens support snails' rescue
Tuesday, 28 February 2006, 8:36 am | Green Party
The Green Party is pleased that Conservation Minister Chris Carter is taking seriously the threat to endangered indigenous snails at Stockton Mine, says Conservation Spokesperson Metiria Turei. More >>
Bradford boosted by business backing
Monday, 27 February 2006, 11:36 am | Green Party
"The overwhelming support of Wellington businesses for an increase to the minimum wage and an end to youth rates has given a great boost to the campaign," Green Party Industrial Relations Spokesperson Sue Bradford says. More >>
Accusations of Satanism show nature of pro s59'ers
Monday, 27 February 2006, 10:43 am | Green Party
An article by the pastor of a Wanganui church sent widely around New Zealand has alleged that Green MP Sue Bradford is "under the control of Satan" because she is advocating the repeal of section 59 of the Crimes Act. More >>
No need for GE in otherwise positive strategy
Friday, 24 February 2006, 5:56 pm | Green Party
Agresearch's announcement outlining their long term vision for ensuring the prosperity of the agricultural and biotechnology sectors is this week being welcomed by the Green Party, with one reservation. More >>
"Pull out of job cut tailspin" Greens tell Air NZ
Friday, 24 February 2006, 4:04 pm | Green Party
"Air New Zealand should pull out of its job-shedding tail spin," Green Party Industrial Relations spokesperson Sue Bradford says. More >>
No need for GE in positive Agresearch strategy
Friday, 24 February 2006, 3:55 pm | Green Party
Agresearch's announcement outlining their long term vision for ensuring the prosperity of the agricultural and biotechnology sectors is this week being welcomed by the Green Party, with one reservation. More >>
InternetNZ hits nail on head - Greens
Friday, 24 February 2006, 11:17 am | Green Party
The Government should listen to proposals from InternetNZ on reform of New Zealand's telecommunications regulatory framework, and make a decision based on what's good for New Zealand rather than what's palatable to Telecom, Green Party Information ... More >>
Radio NZ should explain why Tom Frewen was sacked
Friday, 24 February 2006, 12:56 am | Green Party
Radio New Zealand appears to be breaching its own editorial policies by terminating the contract of well-respected media commentator Tom Frewen, Green Party Broadcasting Spokesperson Sue Kedgley says. More >>
Name polluted swimming spots say Greens
Thursday, 23 February 2006, 3:56 pm | Green Party
People need to be told clearly about health-risks posed by specific beaches, lakes and rivers around the country, Green Party Environment Spokesperson Nandor Tanczos says. More >>
Reprioritising needed to attack P
Thursday, 23 February 2006, 3:19 pm | Green Party
Police need to reprioritise their drug policing towards P because of its harsh social consequences, Green Party Alcohol and Drugs Spokesperson Metiria Turei says. More >>
NZ Greens stand in solidarity with kidnapped Green
Thursday, 23 February 2006, 2:39 pm | Green Party
New Zealand Green MPs are planning to "stand alongside" a kidnapped Colombian MP on the steps of Parliament at 9am tomorrow. More >>
Obesity inquiry vitally important - Greens
Wednesday, 22 February 2006, 4:01 pm | Green Party
The Green Party has welcomed the announcement of the Health Select Committee's inquiry into obesity and type 2 diabetes today. More >>
More needed to combat P use - Greens
Wednesday, 22 February 2006, 11:38 am | Green Party
New Zealand is losing the fight against the devastating effects of the drug P on families and communities, Green MPs Sue Kedgley and Metiria Turei say. More >>
Authority's soft drinks response is limp
Wednesday, 22 February 2006, 10:34 am | Green Party
Green MP Sue Kedgley is calling on the New Zealand Food Safety Authority to undertake urgent testing of common brands of soft drink on sale in New Zealand, to ensure they don't have residues of a carcinogenic chemical benzene in them. More >>
King misses point about speakers at gun conference
Wednesday, 22 February 2006, 10:25 am | Green Party
Police Minister Annette King should stop dodging the issue and investigate the Police role in inviting five pro-gun lobbyists to be keynote speakers at the gun safety conference taking place in Christchurch, Green Party Police Spokesperson Keith Locke ... More >>
