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Māori Children Are Not The Cause Of Crime
Tuesday, 9 March 2021, 2:29 pm | Green Party
The Green party do not support the Police approaching and photographing rangatahi Māori to already assume them as criminals. “This is further proof that the New Zealand police see certain communities as inherently criminal and deserving of surveillance. ... More >>
Most Vulnerable Must Be Prioritised In Vaccine Rollout: Green Party
Tuesday, 9 March 2021, 12:36 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is calling for a more coordinated approach to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout so that those more vulnerable to the virus are unequivocally prioritised first. “Overseas in jurisdictions like Australia we are seeing a coordinated, phased ... More >>
Working For Families Reform Must End Discriminatory Tax Credits
Tuesday, 9 March 2021, 10:19 am | Green Party
The Government’s reported reform of Working for Families must put an end to the discriminatory tax credits that keep some kids in poverty, the Green Party said today. “Working for Families doesn’t work for some of the lowest income families in ... More >>
Green Party Calls On Government To Stop Dirty Fishing Practice Of Bottom Trawling
Sunday, 7 March 2021, 10:36 am | Green Party
The Green Party is calling on the Government to urgently stop dirty, degrading fishing practices in areas most vulnerable to destruction. For Seaweek 2021, which begins this week, the Green Party has penned an open letter to the Minister for Oceans and ... More >>
A Push To Remove The Pasifika Poverty Status Quo
Tuesday, 2 March 2021, 2:47 pm | Green Party
The Green Party will push for better wages and fair pay agreements to help tackle poverty within our Pasifika Communities. “I want to thank Auckland Action Against Poverty spokesperson Agnes Magele for calling on the government and our Pasifika ... More >>
Government Must Keep Improving COVID-19 Support Scheme So New Zealanders Can Self-isolate: Greens
Tuesday, 2 March 2021, 2:18 pm | Green Party
The Green Party are calling on the Government to assess how the COVID-19 leave support scheme can be better improved, distributed and enforced so that workers can properly take leave when self-isolating. “There is anecdotal evidence that people are not ... More >>
A Win For Pasifika Communities To Have A Stable Home
Friday, 26 February 2021, 1:50 pm | Green Party
The Green Party welcome the Government announcement to support Pasifika peoples to become Community Housing Providers. “The Green Party believe everyone should have a warm, dry, stable home, including Pasifika peoples who call Aotearoa home”, ... More >>
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 >>
