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Greens tell Howard: 'Stay home'
Monday, 3 March 2003, 8:55 am | Green Party
The Green Party is asking the Government to withdraw the invitation for Australian Prime Minister John Howard to visit New Zealand next week. More >>
Locke protests ban on independent Tongan paper
Monday, 3 March 2003, 8:55 am | Green Party
Green Foreign Affairs spokesperson Keith Locke has sent a message of protest to the Tongan Prime Minister over the banning of the Taimi 'o Tonga newspaper. More >>
Howard missile plan would destabilise region
Friday, 28 February 2003, 1:34 pm | Green Party
New Zealand should be leaving the Howard government in no doubt of this country's abhorrence of any attempt to base US missiles in Australia, Green Party Disarmament spokesperson, Keith Locke said today. More >>
GATS D-Day follows shroud of secrecy
Friday, 28 February 2003, 1:24 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is demanding the Government extend the deadlines on its secretive Gats negotiations, which have the potential to erode fundamental protections for New Zealand services, businesses, land and resources. More >>
TVNZ trapped by a Catch-22 Charter
Friday, 28 February 2003, 12:49 am | Green Party
The Green Party is accusing the Government of financially hobbling TVNZ, with the result that the broadcaster will not be able to fulfil the grand promises of its charter, which comes into effect tomorrow [Saturday.] More >>
RMA should have protected Waikawau Bay
Thursday, 27 February 2003, 4:42 pm | Green Party
The purchase of Waikawau Bay in the Coromandel by the Government for inclusion in the Department of Conservation estate has been welcomed today by the Green Party, as providing valuable opportunities for public access and recreation. More >>
Rodney cycleways get green light
Thursday, 27 February 2003, 1:23 pm | Green Party
Rodney transport is going green, with the go-ahead given to three projects to encourage cycling and walking in the district, Green MP Sue Bradford said today. More >>
Fitzsimons, Euro MP to address peace rally
Thursday, 27 February 2003, 9:09 am | Green Party
Green Party Co-leader Jeanette Fitzsimons will be joined by visiting French Euro MP and Vice-President of the European Parliament, Gerard Onesta in addressing a rally for peace on the steps of Parliament today at 1pm. More >>
Pokie leak turns into a flood
Wednesday, 26 February 2003, 6:12 pm | Green Party
Green MP Sue Bradford said the flood of gambling machines entering New Zealand while parliament discusses new gambling laws won't be stopped by George Hawkins' 'leaky' Responsible Gambling Bill. More >>
GATS: What the Minister didn't know
Wednesday, 26 February 2003, 6:12 pm | Green Party
Green Broadcasting Spokesperson Sue Kedgley was surprised and dismayed to find out in Parliament today that the Broadcasting Minister was not even aware of attempts to remove government assistance to the film industry and funding for Maori broadcasting ... More >>
Simple solution to shipping incursions
Wednesday, 26 February 2003, 1:50 pm | Green Party
The Government must start inspecting all ship containers arriving in New Zealand, following MAF's admission today of difficulties in its handling of the skeletoniser moth invasion, Green MP Ian Ewen-Street said. More >>
Kedgley takes the fight out of TV
Wednesday, 26 February 2003, 11:51 am | Green Party
Television New Zealand will be expected to review the amount of violence it screens, as a result of a successful amendment to TVNZ's charter moved by Green MP Sue Kedgley. More >>
Europeans 'request' we scrap kiwishare
Tuesday, 25 February 2003, 5:25 pm | Green Party
The European Commission has asked New Zealand to scrap kiwishare provisions and allow unrestricted overseas access to our land, energy resources and businesses, Green Co-leader Rod Donald said today. More >>
Greens back peaceful resolution
Tuesday, 25 February 2003, 2:40 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is calling on the Government to publicly support a French UN resolution that would see a tightening of the weapons inspection regime in Iraq. More >>
'Made in China' no badge of loyalty
Tuesday, 25 February 2003, 12:11 am | Green Party
Green MP Mike Ward is urging businesses to practice what they preach by showing their loyalty to New Zealand businesses, after it was revealed The Warehouse's promotional "Loyal" Team New Zealand flags are foreign made. More >>
Cullen's greedy gamble costs $425 million so far
Monday, 24 February 2003, 9:45 am | Green Party
Green Party Co-leader Rod Donald is calling for the Government Superannuation Fund Authority to be disbanded, and public service pensions to be run again by a government department. More >>
Clark deceptive over SAS withdrawal
Monday, 24 February 2003, 9:43 am | Green Party
Green MP Keith Locke has accused Helen Clark of being unnecessarily deceptive over the withdrawal of SAS troops from Afghanistan last year, and of hanging Bill English out to dry. More >>
Tour Of Duty An Anti-War Crusade
Friday, 21 February 2003, 3:56 pm | Green Party
It is time for students to get active and challenge the system, said Green MP Metiria Turei who launches a nationwide tour of tertiary campuses on Monday. More >>
Media Advisory Orientation tour gets green light
Friday, 21 February 2003, 3:46 pm | Green Party
Green MP Metiria Turei will kick off a nationwide Orientation tour next Monday when she addresses students at Lincoln University. More >>
TVNZ hooked on fast-food money
Thursday, 20 February 2003, 6:04 pm | Green Party
Green MP Sue Kedgley is accusing TVNZ of ignoring its social responsibility to the community by opposing bans on fast food advertising and direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription medicines. More >>
