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Greens call on Labour to protect Maori seats
Monday, 5 May 2003, 2:29 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is calling on Labour to support legislative protection for the Maori seats, in the face of the latest attack by National leader, Bill English. More >>
Little reward for conserving consumers, say Greens
Monday, 5 May 2003, 2:28 pm | Green Party
Fixed power charges mean consumers are missing out on rewards for conserving energy, Green Co-Leader Jeanette Fitzsimons said today. More >>
DIY detectives reveal 'secret' spray ingredients
Monday, 5 May 2003, 10:47 am | Green Party
Revelations of the "secret" ingredients of painted apple moth insecticide Foray 48B have brought a new call from Green MP Sue Kedgley for an urgent Government-funded independent inquiry into the health effects of the spray. More >>
Greens drive home vehicle emission message
Monday, 5 May 2003, 9:06 am | Green Party
Government plans to tackle a silent killer on New Zealand roads have been warmly endorsed by the Green Party. More >>
The real cost of keeping the lights on
Monday, 5 May 2003, 9:05 am | Green Party
New Zealand's fragile environment should not be made to pay the price this winter for decades of bad energy decisions by successive governments, Green Party Co-leader Jeanette Fitzsimons said today. More >>
Greens back 'return to jungle' warning
Monday, 5 May 2003, 9:04 am | Green Party
Green Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Keith Locke is praising Helen Clark's courage in telling the US and Britain that they may well regret the dangerous precedent set in ignoring the UN. More >>
GE Free NZ in food and environment
Friday, 2 May 2003, 7:31 pm | Green Party
Biotech industry lobby-groups who want to make New Zealand into an experimental playground for "Pharming" are threatening the National interest unless they guarantee to produce their pharmaceuticals in full containment. More >>
Toxic timber must be banned
Friday, 2 May 2003, 5:27 pm | Green Party
The Government should stop procrastinating and ban toxic CCA-treated timber in all public places - especially children's playgrounds and parks, Green MP Sue Kedgley said today. More >>
A world of difference between war and peace
Friday, 2 May 2003, 12:05 am | Green Party
The Green Party is urging Helen Clark to maintain the integrity with which she has opposed the US-British invasion of Iraq. More >>
Ewen-Street steps down from scampi inquiry
Thursday, 1 May 2003, 3:47 pm | Green Party
Green MP, Ian Ewen-Street has stepped down from the Primary Production Select Committee inquiry into the scampi fishery because of his concern that a change in his personal circumstances could be perceived as a conflict of interest. More >>
Greens say families need action, not talk
Wednesday, 30 April 2003, 5:54 pm | Green Party
Green MP Sue Bradford has blasted the creation of the Families Commission as an affront to families in desperate need of support. More >>
No justification for Waitaki land-grab
Wednesday, 30 April 2003, 5:30 pm | Green Party
Green Party Co-Leader Jeanette Fitzsimons is questioning why the Government is giving a power company the right to forcibly acquire the property of private landholders. More >>
Mental health sector at crisis point
Wednesday, 30 April 2003, 5:30 pm | Green Party
Green MP Sue Bradford today called in Parliament for a full review of progress in the mental health sector since the last Mason Report. More >>
Green MPs celebrate May Day
Wednesday, 30 April 2003, 3:31 pm | Green Party
Green MPs will be attending May Day celebrations this week in a show of support for workers rights. More >>
Greens want rules for prostitution advertising
Wednesday, 30 April 2003, 3:30 pm | Green Party
Green Party MP Sue Bradford is today calling for an Advertising Code of Practice for the commercial sale of prostitution services. More >>
Cap fees, not quality say Greens
Wednesday, 30 April 2003, 3:30 pm | Green Party
The Government must ensure its proposed tertiary fee cap includes all post-graduate students if it wants to attract quality researchers, said Green MP Nandor Tanczos. More >>
Agent Orange inquiry welcomed
Wednesday, 30 April 2003, 3:28 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is thrilled at the agreement today to hold a select committee inquiry into New Zealanders' exposure to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. More >>
Community research left out in cold?
Tuesday, 29 April 2003, 3:48 pm | Green Party
Community-based social research continues to miss out on vital funding, despite Government pledges to foster a strong relationship with community groups, said Green MP Sue Bradford. More >>
Families suffer while Government dithers
Tuesday, 29 April 2003, 3:10 pm | Green Party
The latest Problem Gambling figures show a disturbing rise in the number of 'Pokie Mums' seeking help, said Green MP Sue Bradford. More >>
Road lobby loses its way
Tuesday, 29 April 2003, 12:23 am | Green Party
Green Party Co-leader Jeanette Fitzsimons today warned that the vested interests of the road lobby had fired their first salvos in their self-proclaimed war to de-rail the Land Transport Management Bill. More >>
