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Labour pro-nuke-move - Clark will not be amused

Monday, 30 August 2004, 2:52 pm | Green Party

Christchurch-based Green Co-Leader Rod Donald said today that Cantabrians do not want to become the Chernobyl of the South Pacific. More >>

Premature baby death could have been prevented

Monday, 30 August 2004, 11:32 am | Green Party

Green MP Sue Kedgley is questioning why the Food Safety Authority failed to inform New Zealand hospitals about a warning from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) that powdered infant formulas should not be used in neonatal intensive care settings. More >>

Greens back public call for overseas aid

Monday, 30 August 2004, 12:35 am | Green Party

The Green Party says the Government should take note of the public's overwhelming support for aid to struggling nations and it should raise New Zealand's miserly current contribution. More >>

NZ should protest against Australian missiles

Friday, 27 August 2004, 1:12 pm | Green Party

Green MP Keith Locke wants New Zealand to join Indonesia in protesting Australia's plan to purchase long-range cruise missiles. More >>

Powdered milk warning labels must be mandatory

Friday, 27 August 2004, 11:39 am | Green Party

Green MP Sue Kedgley is calling for mandatory warning labels on powdered milk formula in the wake of the tragedy at Waikato Hospital’s neonatal unit, where a premature baby died after being infected by bacteria believed to have come from a powdered ... More >>

Those without hearts attack those without homes

Thursday, 26 August 2004, 3:19 pm | Green Party

Green MP, Keith Locke says the continued barrage of attacks on the number of refugees taken in by New Zealand is a shameful indictment on the xenophobia and heartlessness of some politicians. More >>

Cannabis busts down in latest crime stats

Thursday, 26 August 2004, 1:22 pm | Green Party

Green MP Nandor Tanczos said today that the latest crime stats indicating a significant drop in the number of recorded cannabis offences is a sign that, unlike politicians, the police are getting their priorities in order. More >>

Green Co-leaders to visit Eastern bottleneck

Thursday, 26 August 2004, 12:57 am | Green Party

Green Party Co-leaders Jeanette Fitzsimons and Rod Donald, are visiting Auckland tomorrow (Friday 27th August) to see for themselves the implications for the community and the environment of the latest Eastern Motorway proposal. More >>

Eastern Bottleneck a waste of money at any price

Wednesday, 25 August 2004, 4:00 pm | Green Party

The Green Party says the down-scaling of plans for Auckland's Eastern Motorway is simply a desperate attempt by the roading lobby to keep the project afloat in the face of community opposition. More >>

Road report ignores reality of Peak Oil

Wednesday, 25 August 2004, 11:31 am | Green Party

Green Party Co-leader, Jeanette Fitzsimons is questioning the sense in building billions of dollars worth of new roads around the country when the rising price of oil will eventually leave them empty. More >>

Budget Fails To Prepare For The End Of Cheap Oil

Tuesday, 24 August 2004, 4:25 pm | Green Party

In today's Appropriations debate, Green Co-Leader Jeanette Fitzsimons has told Parliament that the Government's Budget is a "house of cards" that will be blown down by the relentless rise of oil prices. More >>

Fitzsimons On The Budget's Oil Price Projections

Tuesday, 24 August 2004, 4:15 pm | Green Party

The 2004 Budget is a house of cards. It has some very nice features we would like to support but a strong wind is blowing and the cards are flapping. Without an unprecedented effort to strengthen the foundations we will be without shelter in the future. I ... More >>

Greens back call for DHB reform

Tuesday, 24 August 2004, 12:26 am | Green Party

The Green Party is urging the Government to guarantee freedom of speech and greater autonomy to District Health Boards, ahead of this year's local body elections. More >>

Radical approach to fighting obesity needed

Tuesday, 24 August 2004, 12:25 am | Green Party

Green MP Sue Kedgley today urged the Government to investigate a 'fat tax' starting with soft drinks to tackle the growing problem of obesity, as proposed by Diabetes New Zealand and Fight the Obesity Epidemic, in combination with other measures. More >>