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Young Pasifika Leaders Call For Climate Action
Friday, 9 April 2021, 10:43 am | Green Party
Green Party spokesperson for Pacific Peoples Teanau Tuiono MP, supports the demand from Pasifika communities fighting for climate action as their homelands are more at risk in the Pacific region. “Like the seas rising around the Pacific I also ... More >>
Green Party Supports Climate Strike Demands
Friday, 9 April 2021, 9:37 am | Green Party
The Green Party supports the six demands for climate action put forward by School Strike for Climate NZ, who are striking across the country today. “We fully support the demands of the climate strikers. As part of the Government the Green Party will ... More >>
Systemic Racism Rooted In Māori Victimisation Report
Thursday, 8 April 2021, 4:19 pm | Green Party
The Ministry of Justice Māori victimisation report, released today, reinforces what we already know about the impact of systemic racism in Aotearoa and that urgent action is needed. “Whether it is climate change, housing crisis or criminal victimisation ... More >>
Greens Legacy Bill To Ensure A More Inclusive And Accessible Aotearoa To Be Debated In Parliament
Thursday, 8 April 2021, 12:51 pm | Green Party
Ricardo Menéndez March’s Members Bill to ensure that disabled New Zealanders do not face discrimination for having a disability assist dog was today pulled from the biscuit tin to be debated in Parliament. The Bill was inherited by Menéndez ... More >>
We Have A Poverty Crisis In New Zealand, We Need To Do More
Wednesday, 31 March 2021, 4:35 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is calling for the Government to do more for New Zealanders who continue to miss out, as main benefits are set to rise by less than $8 a week tomorrow, Thursday 1 April (at the start of the financial year). “We have a poverty crisis ... More >>
Auckland Light Rail Back On Track, Greens Welcome Engagement With Community
Wednesday, 31 March 2021, 2:57 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is welcoming the announcement today by the Minister of Transport that Auckland light rail is getting back on track. “It is really positive to see the plan for Auckland light rail back on the agenda with an establishment unit to ... More >>
Rocketlab Failing To Properly Consult With Hapū: Greens Meet With Ngā Uri O Rongomaiwahine
Monday, 29 March 2021, 2:19 pm | Green Party
Sunday 28th March 70 Rongomaiwahine descendants welcomed members of the Green Party’s Māori Caucus, Te Mātāwaka, Dr Elizabeth Kerekere and Teanau Tuiono, to discuss concerns about RocketLab’s operations on the Mahia Peninsula. “We heard the call ... More >>
Greens Support Calls For Dawn Raids Apology
Wednesday, 24 March 2021, 10:11 am | Green Party
It has been 50 years since the Polynesian Panthers were formed, and now a call for a formal government apology for the Dawn Raids has come. “This apology is long overdue. The Dawn Raids are a shameful stain on New Zealand history, defined by racial ... More >>
Kāinga Ora Borrowing Ability Should Be Increased, While Ensuring Te Tiriti O Waitangi Based, Community-focused Approach
Tuesday, 23 March 2021, 5:33 pm | Green Party
The new homes enabled through additional borrowing capacity for Kāinga Ora announced by Government today must have a Te Tiriti o Waitangi lens, having Māori take the lead in developing homes. “This additional building capacity for Kāinga Ora must ... More >>
Housing Plan A Start, But Much More Needed To Meet The Scale Of The Crisis
Tuesday, 23 March 2021, 11:12 am | Green Party
The Government’s housing announcement is a very small start but it doesn’t go far enough to genuinely meet the scale of the crisis. “Everyone has a right to a decent, accessible and affordable home that supports their wellbeing and helps ... More >>
Greens Welcome Review Of Women’s Prisons, Calls For All Prisons To Be Reviewed
Monday, 22 March 2021, 5:16 pm | Green Party
The Green Party welcomes the announcement today from the Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis for an urgent review of women’s prisons. “It’s a relief to hear the Minister commit to change in his department following the evidence of cruel and inhumane treatment,” ... More >>
Greens Call For Walking And Cycling Priority For Auckland Harbour Bridge
Monday, 22 March 2021, 4:05 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is calling for active transport access across the Auckland Harbour Bridge to be a priority as the future of the SkyPath remains uncertain. “Aucklanders have been waiting too long for the option to use a bike, e-bike or e-scooter to get ... More >>
Green Party Dismayed At Delay In Intensive Winter Grazing Regulations
Wednesday, 17 March 2021, 11:42 am | Green Party
“The Government’s decision to cave into agribusiness and delay the implementation of critical regulations on intensive winter grazing is a bad outcome for rivers and animal welfare”, Green Party Environment spokesperson Eugenie Sage said today. ... More >>
Greens Announce 4 Point Plan To Stop Runaway Housing Crisis
Wednesday, 17 March 2021, 8:27 am | Green Party
The Green Party is calling for bold, transformational measures to stop the accelerating housing crisis that is locking New Zealanders out of a stable home. 1. Removing tax incentives for investors by removing the five year cap for the bright line test. ... More >>
Green Party Welcomes Revival Of Births, Deaths, Marriages And Relationships Registration Bill
Monday, 15 March 2021, 2:31 pm | Green Party
The Green Party welcomes the announcement that the long-awaited gender self-ID legislation (Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Relationships Registration Bill) will be brought back to the House this year. “Aotearoa is strongest when everyone can be themselves, ... More >>
Pasifika Calls For The Protection Of Our Seas
Friday, 12 March 2021, 9:27 am | Green Party
The Green Party supports calls from around the Pacific to stop harmful fishing practices such as bottom trawling, stop using our seas to dispose of waste, and ban deep sea mining in their territories. “The ocean is the foundation of Pasifika cultural ... More >>
Green Party Backs Calls For ‘fatally Flawed’ Bill To Be Rejected
Thursday, 11 March 2021, 3:05 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is backing the calls for the ‘fatally flawed’ Oranga Tamariki (Youth Justice Demerit Points) Amendment Bill to be rejected. “We already know, based on evidence, that the kind of approach this Bill represents will only cause ... More >>
One Year Since The Pandemic Was Announced In Aotearoa, We Must Ensure Equitable Vaccine Rollout
Thursday, 11 March 2021, 1:26 pm | Green Party
On the anniversary since the COVID-19 pandemic was first declared in New Zealand, Green MP Golriz Ghahraman is calling for a fair and equitable distribution of vaccinations here and overseas. “The Government has done a fantastic job of keeping COVID-19 ... More >>
Greens Say Rocket Lab Launch Breaches National Security
Wednesday, 10 March 2021, 11:54 am | Green Party
The Green party supports the open letter to the Government about Rocket Lab threats to New Zealand’s security, sovereignty and national interests. “I want to stand in support of Mahia locals and peace advocates for speaking up about Mahia being ... More >>
Seaweek: Green Party Calls On New Zealanders To Make Submissions Supporting Waiheke Rāhui To Protect Declining Kaimoana
Wednesday, 10 March 2021, 10:11 am | Green Party
The Green Party supports the Rāhui placed around Waiheke Island by Ngāti Pāoa to protect declining kaimoana and as part of Seaweek, is asking New Zealanders to make submissions to the Ministry of Primary Industries consultation supporting the ... More >>
