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What happens if Labour's Treaty deadline isn't met
Thursday, 4 August 2005, 11:15 am | Green Party
A deadline for the lodging of Treaty settlements could have worrying consequences for New Zealand's race relations, the Green Party is warning. More >>
Greens applaud motorists for buying smart cars
Thursday, 4 August 2005, 10:56 am | Green Party
Green Co-Leader Jeanette Fitzsimons is encouraged by the fact that Kiwi motorists are responding to higher petrol prices by buying more fuel-efficient cars. More >>
Nelson petition calls for methyl bromide ban
Thursday, 4 August 2005, 9:10 am | Green Party
The Nelson methyl bromide petition being presented today should put the next Parliament on notice that use of this toxic chemical must be phased out as soon as possible, Green Health Spokesperson Sue Kedgley says. More >>
Rejection of breastfeeding call fails mothers
Thursday, 4 August 2005, 12:04 am | Green Party
It is horrifying that the Government has rejected the Health Select Committee's recommendation that breastfeeding mothers should be given greater legal protection, Deputy Chair of the Committee Sue Kedgley says. More >>
C'mon Kiwis, give Holly a hand
Wednesday, 3 August 2005, 2:50 pm | Green Party
Green Arts Spokesperson Mike Ward is calling on New Zealand to support a promising young ballet dancer. More >>
Primary Production Committee not at fault
Wednesday, 3 August 2005, 11:46 am | Green Party
A report in The Independent this morning misrepresents what was said about the scampi inquiry in Parliament yesterday, Green MP Ian Ewen-Street says. More >>
ASA must police factual accuracy of political ads
Tuesday, 2 August 2005, 3:50 pm | Green Party
The Advertising Standards Authority is washing its hands of its central responsibility at election time in its initial finding on a complaint on the National Party's 'Iwi - Kiwi' billboard, Green Party Treaty Issues Spokesperson Nandor Tanczos says. Green ... More >>
Be careful out there
Tuesday, 2 August 2005, 1:44 pm | Green Party
The Green Party wishes the New Zealand cricket team a trouble-free visit to Zimbabwe, with the team expected to travel there from Namibia today. More >>
PAM Peoples Inquiry Welcomed
Monday, 1 August 2005, 9:49 am | Green Party
The People’s Inquiry into the impacts of the Painted Apple Moth (PAM) aerial spraying, is welcomed by the Green Party. More >>
Irrigation will ruin Canterbury's water quality
Monday, 1 August 2005, 9:17 am | Green Party
'Think Big' irrigation and water storage in Mid and South Canterbury would further compromise water quality and deplete rivers, says Green Co-Leader Jeanette Fitzsimons, who recently visited the sites of several of the proposals. More >>
How is letting Zaoui's family in a security risk?
Monday, 1 August 2005, 8:23 am | Green Party
Allowing the Zaoui family to reunite in New Zealand is hardly a security problem, the Green Party's Human Rights Spokesperson Keith Locke says. More >>
No incentive to stop another incident
Friday, 29 July 2005, 5:07 pm | Green Party
If the Labour Government does not seek compensation from the patent owner of the GE maize that has contaminated 13,550 tonnes of the crop there is no incentive for those companies to be more careful in future, Co-Leader Jeanette Fitzsimons says. More >>
New climate change pact is just hot air
Friday, 29 July 2005, 3:13 pm | Green Party
The new five-nation pact claiming an "alternative path" to the Kyoto Protocol for addressing climate change is not offering an alternative at all, Green Party Co-Leader Jeanette Fitzsimons says. More >>
Peters' dob-in call condemned by Greens
Friday, 29 July 2005, 2:54 pm | Green Party
The Green Party has condemned Peters' call for Islamic leaders to dob in dangerous members of their community. More >>
Water - a real solution for healthier kids
Friday, 29 July 2005, 10:34 am | Green Party
The healthiest drink option for children is water and best of all kids don't need a booklet to tell them how much of it they can have, the Green Party says. More >>
Healthy schools, sustainable soc. & rounded people
Friday, 29 July 2005, 10:07 am | Green Party
"Co-operation, not competition, within the compulsory education sector is crucial," Education Spokesperson Metiria Turei says. More >>
Greens launch billboard waka in te Reo
Friday, 29 July 2005, 9:18 am | Green Party
The Green Party is today celebrating Te Wiki o te Reo Maori - Maori Language Week 2005 by unveiling a Maori language election billboard. More >>
No incentive to stop another incident
Thursday, 28 July 2005, 6:18 pm | Green Party
If the Labour Government does not seek compensation from the patent owner of the GE maize that has contaminated 13,550 tonnes of the crop there is no incentive for those companies to be more careful in future, Co-Leader Jeanette Fitzsimons says. More >>
Another Kiwi icon flies East?
Thursday, 28 July 2005, 4:13 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is challenging Economic Development Minister Jim Anderton to put together a rescue package for Timaru clothing manufacturer Swanndri to save it from fleeing to cheap labour in China. More >>
Anti-spam Bill should be extended to VoIP abuse
Thursday, 28 July 2005, 3:22 pm | Green Party
The Greens welcome the Government's anti-spam bill, Information Technology Spokesperson Nandor Tanczos says. More >>
