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Greens Call For Independent Review Of Pharmac
Wednesday, 7 October 2020, 10:00 am | Green Party
The Green Party is calling for an independent review of Pharmac to ensure that there is proper equity around funding for medication for sick New Zealanders. “COVID-19 has shown us the importance of good health care and readily available, affordable ... More >>
Greens Lay Down Plan To Ensure Everyone In Dunedin Has What They Need
Tuesday, 6 October 2020, 4:19 pm | Green Party
Green Party Co-leader Marama Davidson and Green Party Social Development spokesperson Jan Logie will visit Dunedin tomorrow to make the case for the Poverty Action Plan. “A strong social safety net is a crucial pillar for a thriving community. The Green ... More >>
National’s Economic Plan A Cruel Blow For Those On Low Incomes
Tuesday, 6 October 2020, 12:20 pm | Green Party
The Green Party says National’s economic plan would devastate those earning the least, and further entrench poverty across our communities. Green Party Co-leader James Shaw said today: “National’s disdain for those doing it the hardest is ... More >>
Greens Welcome Labour’s Commitment To Ban Conversion Therapy; Want Office For Rainbow Communities
Monday, 5 October 2020, 5:56 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is pleased to see Labour commit to a long-standing Green stance of banning gay conversion therapy, as part of its Rainbow policy released today. Green Party Rainbow Issues spokesperson Jan Logie said today: “Aotearoa is strongest ... More >>
Marama Davidson Calls For Labour Voters In The City To Party Vote Green For A Transformational Govt
Monday, 5 October 2020, 5:39 pm | Green Party
Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson is urging Labour supporters in Palmerston North to Party Vote Green this election. A Party Vote for the Green Party is a vote to send local candidate Teanau Tuiono to Parliament, doubling the city’s voice ... More >>
Green Party Announces Plan For Net Zero Energy Buildings
Monday, 5 October 2020, 10:44 am | Green Party
If re-elected, the Green Party would work towards net zero energy new buildings by 2030 in order to accelerate the transition to a low carbon future for Aotearoa and a cleaner, safer planet for our kids and grandkids. Green Party Co-leader, James ... More >>
Greens Commit To Protecting Kauri
Sunday, 4 October 2020, 10:03 am | Green Party
If re-elected, the Green Party will focus $50 million of the existing Jobs for Nature package to keep Aotearoa’s iconic kauri forests standing. “Kauri are an incredibly important taonga for Aotearoa and the Greens want to go further and faster to keep ... More >>
Greens Welcome Labour Housing Plan, Will Push To Clear Public Housing Waiting List In Five Years
Friday, 2 October 2020, 12:41 pm | Green Party
The Green Party welcomes the Labour Party’s plan to continue delivering more public houses whilst ensuring more New Zealanders have a chance of owning a home. Green Party Co-leader and Housing spokesperson Marama Davidson said today: “The Green ... More >>
Greens Must Be At Table During RMA Reform To Protect Environment
Friday, 2 October 2020, 12:18 pm | Green Party
The Green Party welcomes Labour’s commitment to reform the Resource Management Act, but says a Green voice is crucial to ensure the environment is not put at risk. Green Party Environment spokesperson Eugenie Sage said today: “Our environment ... More >>
Greens Announce Plan To Close Digital Divide And Support High-tech Industries
Thursday, 1 October 2020, 4:03 pm | Green Party
The Green Party has today outlined plans to address the digital divide and support New Zealand’s high-tech sectors. Green Party Co-leader, James Shaw made the announcement on a visit to Springload, one of New Zealand’s leading digital agencies. “Technology ... More >>
Green Party Responds To NZ First Foundation SFO Charges
Tuesday, 29 September 2020, 5:53 pm | Green Party
Green Party spokesperson on Electoral Issues Golriz Ghahraman said: “We’re glad to see the SFO has laid charges before the election, so voters have more clarity on what is going on before they cast a vote. “Given that three major parties have ... More >>
Greens Announce Bold Plan To Ensure NZ Transport Tackles Climate Change
Tuesday, 29 September 2020, 3:56 pm | Green Party
The Green Party will transform how New Zealanders get around to address the climate crisis, with a comprehensive climate-focused transport package. The plan ensures that New Zealanders are better equipped to get around our towns and cities on buses, ... More >>
Reports Of Great Whites Finned Alive Cement Case For Cameras On Boats
Monday, 28 September 2020, 12:58 pm | Green Party
Claims of illegal fishing and live finning of great whites in New Zealand waters show once again that cameras on fishing boats are long overdue, and must be urgently rolled out. Green Party Co-leader Marama Davidson said today: “The Green Party ... More >>
We Must Investigate COVID-19 Retraining Support That Skews Towards Men: Greens
Sunday, 27 September 2020, 7:16 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is calling for a review into the gender split of training programmes offered by government to help New Zealanders retrain following COVID-19 job losses “Gender equity matters now more than ever - women, particularly women of colour, ... More >>
Healthy, Affordable Homes A Green Party Priority For Wellington
Friday, 25 September 2020, 10:32 am | Green Party
The Green Party would push to ensure everyone in Wellington has a warm, safe and affordable place to live as part of the next Government. Co-leader, James Shaw visited Dwell Housing Trust and met with Renters United today to talk about the Green Party’s ... More >>
Environment And Climate Will Be Decimated By National’s Dangerous Agriculture Policy
Thursday, 24 September 2020, 12:21 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is slamming National’s agriculture policy as a huge step backwards which puts future generations at risk. Green Party Co-leader and Climate Change spokesperson James Shaw said today: “National is once again showing contempt for future generations ... More >>
Greens Call For A Bus Lane To Bypass Congestion On Harbour Bridge
Monday, 21 September 2020, 3:51 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is calling for Waka Kotahi the NZ Transport Agency to convert a lane over the Auckland Harbour Bridge to bus-only and make buses free to use across the bridge until all lanes are back in operation. Green Party transport spokesperson ... More >>
Thriving Oceans: Speech by Marama Davidson
Sunday, 20 September 2020, 2:40 pm | Green Party
Ko au te moana, ko te moana ko au. I am the sea. The sea is me. Kia ora koutou katoa. Our moana is a taonga. Take care of our oceans and the oceans will take care of us. They are the lifeblood of our planet. A home to thousands of precious species, a ... More >>
Greens To Protect Aotearoa’s Oceans
Sunday, 20 September 2020, 2:27 pm | Green Party
Greens to protect Aotearoa’s oceans with marine sanctuaries, bottom trawling and set-netting restrictions, and action against plastic The Green Party has released its Thriving Oceans Plan, which would dramatically increase marine protected areas ... More >>
Greens Will Phase Out Destructive Commercial Fishing Practices To Restore Hauraki Gulf
Sunday, 20 September 2020, 2:12 pm | Green Party
The Green Party will end bottom impact trawling, dredging, and Danish seining in the Hauraki Gulf, as part of its Thriving Oceans Plan. Green Party Co-leader and Tamaki Makaurau candidate Marama Davidson said today: “So many New Zealanders love ... More >>
