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Government Action To Cool House Prices Still Needed Despite Reserve Bank Change
Thursday, 25 February 2021, 11:25 am | Green Party
The Green Party welcomes the change in the Reserve Bank’s remit to consider the impacts on housing when making financial decisions, but housing affordability shouldn’t be left to the Reserve Bank, Green Party Co-leader and Housing spokesperson Marama ... More >>
Tax Data Exposes Gross Inequity Between The Wealthiest And Poorest New Zealanders
Thursday, 25 February 2021, 11:23 am | Green Party
Government data today shows that the wealthiest New Zealanders aren’t paying their fair share of tax, whilst everyone else chips in, Green Party spokesperson on Finance Julie Anne Genter said today. “More than 40 percent of the wealthiest New Zealanders ... More >>
Māori Now Have A Seat At The Local Government Table
Thursday, 25 February 2021, 9:25 am | Green Party
The Green Party welcomes the passing of the Local Electorate Act Māori Wards Amendment Bill which ensures Māori have a say on local issues across Aotearoa New Zealand. “We strongly tautoko this kaupapa that brings Māori to a decision making table ... More >>
Green Party Accept Petition Calling For Equal Distribution Of COVID-19 Vaccine Globally
Thursday, 25 February 2021, 6:23 am | Green Party
Green Party spokesperson on Human Rights and Foreign Affairs Golriz Ghahraman will today accept a petition from Oxfam calling on a fair and equitable global distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine. “If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it’s that in order ... More >>
Child Poverty Data Shows Disabled Children, Māori And Pasifika Being Left Behind
Tuesday, 23 February 2021, 1:24 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is disappointed that disabled children and Māori and Pasifika children are still more likely to be living in poverty. “Disabled children, Māori and Pasifika children, and their whānau, continue to be disproportionately affected by our inadequate ... More >>
Reasearch Shows New Zealanders Want Income Support Increased
Monday, 22 February 2021, 11:41 am | Green Party
New UMR research reveals that 69 percent of New Zealanders agree that the government should increase the amount if income support paid to those on low incomes or not in paid work. “Everyone deserves to live with dignity, to be able to put a roof ... More >>
Green Party Celebrate Fast Tracked Timeline For Banning Conversion Therapy
Monday, 22 February 2021, 11:08 am | Green Party
The Green Party are celebrating the Labour Government bringing forward the timeline to ban conversion therapy, and will push to ensure any draft bill properly protects all of our Rainbow communities. “Today it is clear that people power works. Our ... More >>
Green Party Welcomes PCE Report That Calls For More Sustainable Tourism
Thursday, 18 February 2021, 3:19 pm | Green Party
The Green Party welcomes the report that calls for more sustainable tourism by the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment. “We know that COVID-19 meant many New Zealanders had the opportunity to explore Aotearoa and its natural wonders,” ... More >>
Green Party Echoes Calls For ‘brave’ Action On Rising Inequality
Wednesday, 17 February 2021, 12:28 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is joining the call for ‘brave policy action’ to address rapidly increasing inequality in New Zealand, which is likely to be exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. “All people in New Zealand, especially our tamariki, have the right to ... More >>
Petition Calling For Ban On Conversion Therapy Gains Huge Momentum
Monday, 15 February 2021, 3:00 pm | Green Party
Aotearoa New Zealand is getting on board in record numbers to call for an urgent ban on conversion therapy. Following the launch of the Green Party petition at yesterday’s Big Gay Out in Auckland, more than 20,000 people have signed the petition, with around ... More >>
Green Party To Take Precautions With COVID-19 Response
Monday, 15 February 2021, 6:13 am | Green Party
14 February 2021 Green MPs currently in Auckland, Marama Davidson, Chlöe Swarbrick and Golriz Ghahraman, will remain in Auckland for the next 72 hours. Those in Auckland today for Big Gay Out who have flown home will self-isolate for 72 hours. These decisions ... More >>
Green Party Calls To End Conversion Therapy Now
Sunday, 14 February 2021, 6:31 am | Green Party
The Green Party is calling on the Labour Government to urgently prioritise banning conversion therapy. At Big Gay Out in Auckland today, Green Party spokesperson for Rainbow Communities Dr Elizabeth Kerekere will launch a petition calling on it to ... More >>
New Green MP Takes A Stand On Discrimination Towards Our Rainbow Whānau
Wednesday, 10 February 2021, 6:38 pm | Green Party
Ending discrimination and prejudice against takatāpui and rainbow communities will be the main priority for new Green MP Dr Elizabeth Kerekere. Today, in her maiden speech, Dr Kerekere laid out plans to introduce a Member’s Bill to amend the Human ... More >>
Air NZ’s Possible Assistance To Saudi Military Ships Committing Atrocities In Yemen Appalling
Monday, 8 February 2021, 6:04 pm | Green Party
The Green Party strongly condemns the revelation that Air New Zealand may have provided assistance and maintenance to Saudi Arabian vessels involved in committing atrocities in Yemen. “My thoughts go to the Yemeni community who continue to suffer one of ... More >>
Prioritising Te Ao Māori A Priority This Term: Greens
Friday, 5 February 2021, 4:47 pm | Green Party
The Green Party Māori MPs today announced a big focus on Māori priorities this term, with a commitment to working with tangata whenua to honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi. This term, Green Māori MPs, will prioritise: Iwi-led response to homelessness and ... More >>
Re-starting Refugee Resettlement Is The Right Thing To Do
Friday, 5 February 2021, 3:00 pm | Green Party
The Green Party welcomes the announcement by Immigration New Zealand to re-start the refugee resettlement programme. Green Party spokesperson for Refugees Golriz Ghahraman says the move is the right thing to do. “What COVID-19 has taught us ... More >>
Greens Welcome Long-overdue Matariki Public Holiday Announcement
Thursday, 4 February 2021, 3:15 pm | Green Party
The Green Party welcomes the announcement by the Prime Minister today of the first Matariki holiday date (24 June 2022). Green Party spokesperson for Māori Development Dr Elizabeth Kerekere said today: “We have long pushed for Aotearoa to honour our ... More >>
The Green Party Supports Long-overdue Investigation Into Landlords Breaching Tenant Privacy
Thursday, 4 February 2021, 2:32 pm | Green Party
The Green Party welcomes the announcement by the Privacy Commissioner today to look into the ways landlords and property managers seek information from prospective tenants. Green Party Co-leader Marama Davidson says this focus on the rental market is long ... More >>
Now We Have A Chance To Share Our Whakapapa: Greens
Thursday, 4 February 2021, 10:06 am | Green Party
Green Party spokesperson for Education Teanau Tuiono welcomes the Government’s first step to implementing our own history into curriculum. “It has been a long time coming, and I look forward to engaging with my communities about sharing their ... More >>
A Win For Māori Wards Across Aotearoa New Zealand
Monday, 1 February 2021, 5:25 pm | Green Party
The Green Party welcomes the Government’s position to support the representation of Māori in councils. “We will support any kaupapa that brings Māori to a decision making table”, says Green Party Māori Development spokesperson Dr Elizabeth Kerekere. ... More >>
