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Auckland Border Should Remain In Place For Now
Wednesday, 17 November 2021, 1:11 pm | Green Party
The Green Party says the Labour Government is making a mistake by committing to opening the Auckland border before vulnerable communities are ready. “Elimination has protected thousands of lives in Aotearoa and maintaining elimination is still ... More >>
Govt Must Expand Drug Harm Reduction Initiatives Nationwide
Tuesday, 16 November 2021, 4:47 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is calling on the Government to roll out the successful drug harm reduction programme Te Ara Oranga nationwide, going further than the Eastern Bay of Plenty extension announced today. “The results speak for themselves, and the ... More >>
Te Mātāwaka: Oversight Of Oranga Tamariki Needs To Be Independent Of Government
Thursday, 11 November 2021, 5:34 pm | Green Party
The Oversight of Oranga Tamariki System and Children and Young People's Commission Bill will have its first reading today, but the Green Party will not be supporting it. All tamariki in Aotearoa have the right to be loved, nurtured and safe in whānau ... More >>
Welcome Repeal Of Three Strikes Law Demands Further Action
Thursday, 11 November 2021, 10:54 am | Green Party
The Green Party welcomes the long overdue repeal of the archaic Three Strikes law and calls on the Government to follow this move with more transformative reform of our broken justice system. “The Green Party has been pushing for the repeal of ... More >>
National’s Education Plan Puts Kids And Communities At Risk
Wednesday, 10 November 2021, 12:44 pm | Green Party
The National Party’s plan to reopen schools immediately would put children and marginalised communities at risk, the Green Party says. “Children’s health and wellbeing must be the top priority in any decision about when to reopen schools. ... More >>
Reform ACC To Support Survivors Of Sexual Violence
Wednesday, 10 November 2021, 8:36 am | Green Party
The Green Party is launching a campaign today calling on the Minister for ACC, Carmel Sepuloni to ensure all survivors of sexual assault get the support they need, when they need it. The Green Party is calling on the Minister to: · Remove the requirement ... More >>
Govt Must Start Phase Out Of Synthetic Nitrogen Fertiliser
Tuesday, 9 November 2021, 11:33 am | Green Party
Responding to new research showing the link between cancer and nitrates in drinking water, the Green Party is calling on the Government to immediately start phasing out the use of synthetic nitrogen fertiliser. “We can have a thriving and sustainable ... More >>
More Needed To Support Families To Make Ends Meet
Saturday, 6 November 2021, 3:16 pm | Green Party
The Green Party welcomes the income support increases the Prime Minister announced today, but says the Government needs to go further, faster to ease the hardship many families are experiencing right now. “The support announced today will help. But ... More >>
No Time For Half Measures - Ban Import Of Palm Oil By-products
Friday, 5 November 2021, 8:46 am | Green Party
The Government should take urgent action to ban imports of Palm Kernel Expeller and Palm Kernel Meal, the Green Party says. “Earlier this week we were delighted to see New Zealand join with more than 100 other countries in pledging to protect ... More >>
Government Must Address Council Housing Rent Gap
Wednesday, 3 November 2021, 6:48 am | Green Party
The Green Party has launched an open letter calling on the Minister of Housing to extend the Income Related Rent Subsidy to council housing tenants so no one is having to choose between heating their home, eating, or paying rent. “Behind the front ... More >>
Boosting Housing And Clean Transport Only Realistic Option For LGWM
Monday, 1 November 2021, 3:46 pm | Green Party
The Green Party says Let’s Get Wellington Moving can and must address the climate & ecological crises and provide for more affordable homes. “The world has changed since the Basin Reserve flyover and Mt Vic tunnel were first proposed. We ... More >>
Disability Reform Welcomed By Greens
Friday, 29 October 2021, 2:25 pm | Green Party
The Green Party welcomes the planned reform of the disability system, including the establishment of a new Ministry for Disabled People. “This is a huge opportunity to make sure the Government has a strong focus on ensuring everyone in Aotearoa can ... More >>
Fossil Fuels Divestment Must Be Urgent Priority In New Investment Framework
Thursday, 28 October 2021, 12:03 pm | Green Party
The Green Party welcomes the announcement of a new investment framework for Crown Financial Institutions (CFIs) and says the first order of business must be to divest from fossil fuels. The Green Party has been working for years to persuade the Minister ... More >>
Green Advocacy Tilts Balance In Favour Of Small Businesses
Wednesday, 27 October 2021, 6:21 pm | Green Party
The Green Party’s amendment to the COVID-19 Response (Management Measures) Legislation Bill has been adopted by the Government today. "After intense work on the Finance and Expenditure Committee, we've had a win that tilts the balance towards small businesses ... More >>
Sector Calls For Major Changes To ACC Operations
Wednesday, 27 October 2021, 2:29 pm | Green Party
The Green Party has written to the new chair of the board of ACC , with 27 organisations and individuals, calling for major internal changes to the way ACC operates. “ACC was originally established over 50 years ago to support people with a no-fault basis, ... More >>
Press Pause On Three Waters Reforms
Wednesday, 27 October 2021, 12:49 pm | Green Party
The Green Party says the Government should hit the pause button on its three waters reform so it can fully address the concerns that have been raised by communities and councils all over the country. “There is very little in today’s three waters ... More >>
Funding To Test Drugs At Festivals A Lifesaver
Saturday, 23 October 2021, 5:13 pm | Green Party
New funding for drug-checking services at festivals is a Green Party win that will save lives. However the Government needs to go further, faster and expand these lifesaving services. “The funding announced today for drug-checking services at festivals ... More >>
Green Party Sets Out More Equitable Approach To COVID-19 Response
Friday, 22 October 2021, 10:56 am | Green Party
The Green Party has warned that the Labour’s plan to move to a new COVID-19 response strategy is rushed and risky, and will leave some people at risk. Meanwhile, the Greens have a safer, more appropriate approach that won’t leave anyone behind. ... More >>
Transform Arms Export Regime To Strengthen Human Rights Protections
Thursday, 21 October 2021, 9:01 am | Green Party
The Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand is calling on the Government to urgently introduce legislation to better regulate the export of military products and technology that could be used to breach human rights in other countries. Golriz Ghahraman, the ... More >>
Make It A Shore Thing – Bird Of The Year 2021
Wednesday, 20 October 2021, 3:24 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is calling on people to go dotty for dotterel and vote for the New Zealand Dotterel/Tūturiwhatu as Bird of the Year 2021. “For too long, our winged friends of the beaches have been trodden on by the competition – literally and ... More >>
