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Whenuapai report must consider environmental impac
Thursday, 8 July 2004, 12:20 am | Green Party
Auckland Green MP Keith Locke says the environmental impact of a second commercial airport for Auckland at Whenuapai has yet to be adequately assessed. More >>
Govt cannot wash its hands of Kawakawa sewage
Thursday, 8 July 2004, 12:18 am | Green Party
Far North-based Green MP Sue Bradford says that while the local council is largely to blame, the spill of sewage at Kawakawa should be a wake up call for the Government on water quality issues across the region and around the country. More >>
Don't make the babies pay
Wednesday, 7 July 2004, 3:50 pm | Green Party
Green MP Keith Locke is condemning the Government's desire to take away the automatic citizenship rights of babies born in New Zealand. More >>
Greens encourage submissions on foreshore bill
Wednesday, 7 July 2004, 2:18 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is urging concerned New Zealanders to make submissions on the Government's contentious Foreshore and Seabed Bill before the process closes this Monday [12 July]. More >>
Young people should be seen and heard
Tuesday, 6 July 2004, 1:31 pm | Green Party
Green MP Nandor Tanczos added his full support today to the idea of a National Youth Council, saying a nationwide young people's forum would be a step forward for the young people of New Zealand. More >>
Helen, please don't buy Thai PM's dirty deal
Monday, 5 July 2004, 2:58 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is warning that Thailand's already ultra-rich "business" leaders will be the only ones to benefit from a free trade agreement with New Zealand. More >>
Launch of online video on Restorative Justice
Monday, 5 July 2004, 11:42 am | Green Party
The Greens are broadening the 'law and order' debate with the online release of their video Restorative Justice Works. More >>
Public Places Bylaw victory
Monday, 5 July 2004, 10:33 am | Green Party
Wellington Greens spokesperson Iona Pannett welcomed significant amendments made to the Public Places Bylaw at a Council meeting on Friday saying that the changes were a result of a positive campaign to protect Wellingtonians' rights of freedom ... More >>
Brash's prescription for a violent Americanised NZ
Monday, 5 July 2004, 9:48 am | Green Party
Green Co-Leader Jeanette Fitzsimons says Don Brash's 'law and order' speech this afternoon is just the latest step in his programme to Americanise New Zealand. More >>
Greens Launch Restorative Justice Video
Monday, 5 July 2004, 9:47 am | Green Party
The Greens are broadening the 'law and order' debate with the online release of their video Restorative Justice Works. The video is now available online at the links below. More >>
Greens caution on foreign investment free for all
Monday, 5 July 2004, 9:45 am | Green Party
Green Co-Leader Rod Donald is urging Cabinet to reject Treasury recommendations to reduce scrutiny of foreign investment proposals. More >>
Recreation threatened by environmental damage
Friday, 2 July 2004, 4:52 pm | Green Party
The Green Party today congratulated the New Zealand Recreational Fishing Council, Fish and Game New Zealand and the Game and Forest Foundation on their merger at the Recreational Fishing Conference, saying it looked forward to working with them to ... More >>
They're not leaving enough water
Thursday, 1 July 2004, 3:52 pm | Green Party
Green Co-Leader Jeanette Fitzsimons says comparing Trustpower's Wairau proposal to Project Aqua is valid, despite the company's claims to the contrary. More >>
NZers know the answer is blowing in the wind
Thursday, 1 July 2004, 3:28 pm | Green Party
Green Co-Leader Jeanette Fitzsimons says a study released today that shows New Zealanders "overwhelmingly" support wind power is great news for the country's energy future and environment. More >>
Samoan protest shows depth of feeling
Thursday, 1 July 2004, 1:19 pm | Green Party
Green MP Keith Locke says a 5000-strong protest march in Apia yesterday shows the depth of feeling in Samoa over the way New Zealand's immigration restrictions are detrimentally affecting them. More >>
We've got the track back - now let's use it!
Thursday, 1 July 2004, 11:15 am | Green Party
The Green Party has welcomed last night's agreement to buy back the rail tracks, but warns that government must now commit to restoring the network and expanding it. More >>
Light at the end of the road-tunnel
Wednesday, 30 June 2004, 6:11 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is cautiously optimistic its arguments for sustainable, long-term transport policies are finally beginning to influence the institutional thinking of the nation's transport agencies. More >>
We need new houses before new letterhead
Wednesday, 30 June 2004, 2:59 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is questioning the Government's priority in establishing a new Department of Building and Housing instead of actually housing the growing number of New Zealanders who need help. More >>
Ecan water ruling washes well with Greens
Wednesday, 30 June 2004, 1:15 pm | Green Party
Green Co-Leader Jeanette Fitzsimons has welcomed Ecan's decision to take a protective approach to Canterbury's threatened ground water resources. More >>
Anti-violence program deserves Govt intervention
Tuesday, 29 June 2004, 2:17 pm | Green Party
Green MPs Sue Bradford and Nandor Tanczos are joining calls from the Hamilton City Council for the Government to fund a precedent-setting domestic violence prevention scheme. More >>
