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Stronger Action Needed To Stop Illegal Logging
Wednesday, 22 June 2022, 11:06 am | Green Party
Proposed new legislation to reduce the risk that timber imported into Aotearoa New Zealand is sourced from illegal logging is a positive first step but it should go further, the Green Party says. The Forests (Legal Harvest Assurance) Amendment Bill ... More >>
Oranga Tamariki Oversight Bill Must Be Withdrawn
Tuesday, 21 June 2022, 7:30 pm | Green Party
The Government must withdraw the proposed Oranga Tamariki oversight legislation in the face of overwhelming opposition, the Green Party says. “The wellbeing of our tamariki and rangatahi in the hands of the State must be at the heart of any ... More >>
Maximum Limit Needed For Political Donations
Tuesday, 21 June 2022, 12:34 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is calling on the new justice Minister, Kiritapu Allan to introduce a $35,000 annual limit on political donations. “Democracy is for everyone, not those with the deepest pockets and most people would be shocked to find out that ... More >>
Greens Call On New Minister To Make Up For The Refugee Support Not Provided During Pandemic
Monday, 20 June 2022, 9:01 am | Green Party
On World Refugee Day, the Green Party is calling on the new Minister for Immigration, Michael Wood to make up for the support that was not provided to people forced to leave their home countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. “For the past two years ... More >>
Testing Removal Means Domestic Protections Needed
Friday, 17 June 2022, 7:43 pm | Green Party
The Green Party says the removal of pre-departure testing for arrivals into New Zealand means the Government must step up domestic measures to protect communities most at risk. “We have been clear from the outset that the Government’s response ... More >>
Lessons Must Be Learned From Delta Response
Friday, 17 June 2022, 7:40 pm | Green Party
June 15 Lessons must be learned from the Government's response to the Delta outbreak, which the Ministry of Health confirmed today left Māori, Pacific, and disabled communities at greater risk. “The Green Party has been clear from the outset that the Government’s ... More >>
RSE Overhaul Needed To Centre Workers’ Rights
Friday, 17 June 2022, 7:39 pm | Green Party
The long overdue resumption of the Pacific Access Category and Samoan Quota must be followed by an overhaul of the Recognised Seasonal Employers (RSE) scheme, says the Green Party. “Our immigration settings must reflect the fact that we are part ... More >>
Govt Must Listen To Child Sector Experts On Oranga Tamariki Oversight
Friday, 17 June 2022, 7:35 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is calling on the Government to withdraw the proposed Oranga Tamariki oversight legislation which strips away independence and fails to put children at the heart. “Speaking to Radio New Zealand earlier this morning, Minister Sepuloni ... More >>
Govt Must Expand Meth Rehabilitation Programme Nationwide
Friday, 17 June 2022, 3:25 pm | Green Party
As the Government celebrates the start of Te Ara Oranga in Eastern Bay of Plenty today, the Green Party is calling for the successful drug harm reduction programme to be expanded nationwide. “Te Ara Oranga has shown that it can reduce drug harm ... More >>
Petition Calls On Auckland Mayor To Pedestrianise Queen Street
Tuesday, 14 June 2022, 5:26 am | Green Party
Green MP for Auckland Central Chlöe Swarbrick, in partnership with the City Centre Residents’ Group, has today launched a petition calling on the Mayor of Auckland Phil Goff to pedestrianise Queen Street. “We are calling on Auckland Council to ... More >>
Agricultural Emissions Proposal Falls Short
Wednesday, 8 June 2022, 9:45 am | Green Party
The He Waka Eke Noa agricultural emissions pricing proposal leaves more questions than answers, the Green Party says. “The number one priority has to be reducing emissions to meet the targets and ensure a safe climate for future generations, but ... More >>
Pacific Engagement Must Tackle Climate Change And Avoid Militarisation
Thursday, 2 June 2022, 10:31 am | Green Party
Aotearoa must retain its independent foreign policy in the Pacific region, the Green Party says. “We are concerned that an opaque joint statement from the United States and New Zealand governments suggests greater military cooperation in the Pacific ... More >>
Decoupling Work Visas Key To Ending Migrant Exploitation
Tuesday, 31 May 2022, 9:58 am | Green Party
The Greens welcome the Productivity Commission’s report into our immigration settings, reiterating the need to decouple work visas from single employers. “We welcome people into our communities who want to make Aotearoa home, bringing their experiences, ... More >>
Action On Supermarkets Welcome, Must Ensure Right To Food
Monday, 30 May 2022, 4:24 pm | Green Party
The right to food must be the core driver of Government action to reign in unfair behaviour by supermarkets, the Green Party says. “Food is a basic human right and for too long the supermarket duopoly has made huge profits at people's expense, while ... More >>
Stewardship Land Recommendations Fall Short Of Protecting Nature
Friday, 27 May 2022, 11:52 am | Green Party
The proposed reclassification of stewardship land on the West Coast doesn’t go far enough to protect nature and the area’s spectacular landscapes, plants and wildlife, the Green Party says. “We welcome the proposal to nearly double the size ... More >>
Inquiry Into COVID-19 Economic Response Necessary
Wednesday, 25 May 2022, 3:20 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is again calling on the Government to review the economic response to COVID-19, as the Reserve Bank of New Zealand puts up the Official Cash Rate today to 2 percent. “High inflation is not experienced equally, and for people on the ... More >>
Green Party Urges Labour To Support Electoral Reform Member’s Bill Despite Review
Tuesday, 24 May 2022, 12:05 pm | Green Party
The Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand is welcoming the Government’s latest step toward electoral reform, which begins to fulfil an important part of the Co-operation Agreement between the two parties. “It is important that the latest review should ... More >>
Schools Need COVID-19 Plan For Winter
Tuesday, 24 May 2022, 10:18 am | Green Party
The Green Party is calling for a Government COVID-19 Action Plan for schools, following expert advice about a possible winter COVID-19 peak. “Where’s the plan? The Government needs to support schools and families so no one is left to muddle through winter ... More >>
Revealed: DOC Failed To Submit On Kennedy Point Marina (Pūtiki) Resource Consent, Despite Being Asked To
Saturday, 21 May 2022, 7:06 pm | Green Party
Auckland Central Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick has revealed an alarming failure by the Department of Conservation to live up to its name and protect native kororā (penguins) at Pūtiki Bay on Waiheke Island. “DOC was asked to submit on the Kennedy Point ... More >>
Green Party Urges Labour To Provide Support To Those Who Need It Most
Friday, 20 May 2022, 1:30 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is calling on Labour to expand the temporary cost of living payment to those most in need. “The $350 Cost of Living Payment should be available to those who need it the most. Labour can do that today by including people on the benefit ... More >>
