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A greener Queen St good for Auckland
Thursday, 7 April 2005, 3:01 pm | Green Party
The Greens are welcoming the Auckland City Council's decision to consider excluding cars from parts of Queen Street. More >>
Nats throw out the rule of law on the Foreshore
Thursday, 7 April 2005, 11:51 am | Green Party
National's Foreshore and Seabed policy confirms that it is prepared to completely disregard the rule of law in its efforts to deny the rights of Maori as Tangata Whenua, says Green MP Metiria Turei. More >>
Tighter controls needed on foreign investment
Thursday, 7 April 2005, 12:39 am | Green Party
The Greens are urging the Labour Government to listen to the concerns of over 7000 New Zealanders who have signed a petition calling for tighter controls on foreign investment. More >>
Greens challenge Indonesian President
Wednesday, 6 April 2005, 5:45 pm | Green Party
Green MPs Rod Donald and Nandor Tanczos welcomed Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono this afternoon with the flags of West Papua and Aceh, two "nations" Indonesia continues to occupy and oppress. More >>
Govt should follow DHB lead on software
Wednesday, 6 April 2005, 12:14 am | Green Party
Green Party IT Spokesperson Nandor Tanczos is congratulating District Health Boards on their move towards adopting open source software and other Government agencies should follow their lead. More >>
Struggle for work-life balance starts today
Wednesday, 6 April 2005, 12:04 am | Green Party
A Green Private Member's Bill that will help parents have more flexible working hours is expected to be pass its first reading vote in Parliament this evening. More >>
Is child slave labour keeping our schools afloat?
Tuesday, 5 April 2005, 4:27 pm | Green Party
The Greens are calling on the Government to conduct an inquiry into school “donations” in light of claims students are having to undertake manual, unpaid labour so their schools can make ends meet. More >>
Greens’ Waste Bill tackles crisis
Tuesday, 5 April 2005, 2:34 pm | Green Party
Waving a serious legislative stick at business over waste will help reduce New Zealand’s role in the looming global environmental crisis, but will also make the country a world leader in quality of life. More >>
Nandor aims to win Auckland Central Party Vote
Monday, 4 April 2005, 2:01 pm | Green Party
The Greens will be aiming to win the Party Vote in Auckland Central, says third-time candidate Nandor Tanczos. More >>
Underfunding is no excuse for legal action
Monday, 4 April 2005, 8:44 am | Green Party
The underfunding of the education system is no excuse for schools to take parents to court to make up for what the Government should be paying, Green Education Spokesperson Metiria Turei says. More >>
National proposes asphalt jungle
Friday, 1 April 2005, 3:40 pm | Green Party
National is proposing to provide an even greater subsidy for road transport despite the damage it causes to society and the environment, Green Co-Leader Jeanette Fitzsimons says. More >>
Greens urge Govt not to sacrifice state housing
Friday, 1 April 2005, 3:38 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is concerned that the Government may cut back its state housing programme, following Finance Minister Michael Cullen’s admission that he is considering placing some capital works on hold. More >>
Green Media Diary
Friday, 1 April 2005, 1:27 pm | Green Party
Sue Bradford will complete the Pacific Visit to New Caledonia, French Polynesia, and Rapa Nui, led by Foreign Affairs Minister Phil Goff. More >>
Advisory: Alternative models of justice forum
Thursday, 31 March 2005, 5:26 pm | Green Party
The discussion will explore Alternative Models of Justice, with a focus on Restorative Justice and including Maori processes and an Inquisitorial approach. Nibbles and drinks provided. More >>
Nats oppose a better deal for working parents
Thursday, 31 March 2005, 4:52 pm | Green Party
Green MP Sue Kedgley says she is astonished that the National Party is opposing something as simple and family friendly as a Bill to encourage more flexible working hours. More >>
Free-trade deal callous and cruel for workers
Thursday, 31 March 2005, 4:48 pm | Green Party
31 March 2005 Free-trade deal callous and cruel for workers in Malaysia and NZ More >>
Greens applaud decision to save Wgtn’s trolley bus
Thursday, 31 March 2005, 3:48 pm | Green Party
The Greens are welcoming Land Transport New Zealand (LTNZ)’s decision to invest $7.5 million over ten years to save and upgrade Wellington’s trolley bus system. More >>
Society subsidises road transport
Thursday, 31 March 2005, 3:15 pm | Green Party
A new study into the true costs to society and the environment of rail and road transport underlines the fact that Kiwis need to change their transport habits, Green Co-Leader Jeanette Fitzsimons says. More >>
Govt admits Accord useless against wasteful carton
Wednesday, 30 March 2005, 5:50 pm | Green Party
The Associate Minister for the Environment, David Benson-Pope, admitted today that his Government’s Packaging Accord offers few remedies for the impact of a wasteful new milk carton. More >>
PM should urge Burma to be dumped from ASEAN chair
Wednesday, 30 March 2005, 12:43 am | Green Party
New Zealand should back Malaysian moves to block Burma taking over the chair of ASEAN next year. More >>
