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Govt Must Act On Israel’s Illegal Occupation Of Palestine
Tuesday, 23 July 2024, 1:33 pm | Green Party
“The ICJ’s Advisory Opinion couldn’t be more clear: Israel has breached international law over decades of incursions and illegal settlements on Palestinian land. More >>
MSD Figures Show Govt Determined To Punish Beneficiaries
Thursday, 18 July 2024, 11:40 am | Green Party
At a time the Government is driving up unemployment by cutting jobs, Louise Upston is hellbent on making life even harder for those finding themselves without or unable to work. More >>
Renters Suffer As Soaring Rents Feed Rising Inflation
Wednesday, 17 July 2024, 11:52 am | Green Party
Greens are calling for rent controls which will limit the amount that landlords can increase rent and how often they can do this. We also need a Rental Warrant of Fitness to ensure quality, and for the Government to commit to building more public housing. More >>
Green Party Releases Executive Summary Of Independent Investigation
Wednesday, 17 July 2024, 10:53 am | Green Party
Following consultation with named parties and thorough consideration of privacy interests, the Green Party is in a position to release the Executive Summary of the final report from the independent investigation into Darleen Tana. More >>
Government Back Off Track On Climate Action
Wednesday, 17 July 2024, 8:24 am | Green Party
“The Government is pouring oil, coal and gas on the climate crisis fire. Today’s draft Emissions Reduction Plan lays bare that they have no plan to reach carbon neutrality by 2050,” says Green Party co-leader and spokesperson for Climate Change Chlöe ... More >>
Green Party Request The Resignation Of Darleen Tana From Parliament Following Investigation
Monday, 8 July 2024, 1:19 pm | Green Party
“We have a responsibility to uphold the integrity of the Green Party kaupapa. All our MPs agree to our collective values and standards and Darleen has clearly fallen short of them.” More >>
Much More To Do In Building Our Urban Density
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 12:15 pm | Green Party
While today’s announcement includes some good initiatives that support density, the direction of this Government, especially in regards to its transport policies, will see our cities sprawl and their efficiency decline. More >>
Govt Takes Transport System Further Down Dead End Road
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 2:10 pm | Green Party
Higher public transport fares simply mean more pain for communities already struggling with the cost of living. This also disincentivises people from using public transport - that means more congestion on roads. More >>
36,000 Kiwis Send Clear Message: No More Fossil Fuels
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 3:50 pm | Green Party
“Climate change is here. The Government must listen to the more than 36,000 people who have called them out on their plans to pour oil and gas on the climate crisis fire,” says the Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick. More >>
A Step Forward On Cancer Drug Funding But More To Do
Monday, 24 June 2024, 5:00 pm | Green Party
The Green Party welcomes the announcement of more funding for cancer treatments and medicines, however, calls for more to be done to address the severe health inequities that come with cancer. More >>
Government Prioritises Punishing Beneficiaries Again
Monday, 24 June 2024, 12:34 pm | Green Party
Frivolous check-ins with beneficiaries are the Government’s latest plan to find excuses to punish those on the Job Seeker allowance and add to the stigma they face. More >>
Labelling Kids Serious Offenders Sets Rangatahi Up To Fail
Sunday, 23 June 2024, 3:56 pm | Green Party
The Government’s archaic ‘tough on crime’ approach is weak on evidence and will do little to nothing to keep our communities safe. More >>
Aratere Grounding Highlights Urgent Need For Replacement Ships
Saturday, 22 June 2024, 12:45 pm | Green Party
The grounding of the Aratere Interislander Ferry is a wake-up call to the Coalition Government; they need to front up with a realistic long term solution to moving people and freight between our islands. More >>
Green Party Pays Tribute To Former MP Keith Locke
Friday, 21 June 2024, 1:07 pm | Green Party
The Green Party pays tribute to former MP and prominent activist Keith Locke who died yesterday, peacefully in hospital. More >>
Marine Protection Bill Encouraging, But More Work Required
Thursday, 20 June 2024, 3:44 pm | Green Party
“The Green Party campaigned on protecting 30 percent of our oceans. We will continue to fight for our marine environment so it can be enjoyed across future generations,” says Marama Davidson. More >>
Failure Of Climate Auction Highlights Government Inaction
Wednesday, 19 June 2024, 2:37 pm | Green Party
The lack of bids at today’s ETS auction is a sad indictment on this Government's staggering indifference to the climate crisis and their lack of a plan. More >>
Budget Cuts Chances Of Liveable Future
Wednesday, 19 June 2024, 1:15 pm | Green Party
Scrutiny of Budget 24 and advice to the Minister of Finance shows the Government is knowingly increasing emissions and shredding climate action. More >>
Risks Far Outweigh Rewards In Speed Limit Increases
Thursday, 13 June 2024, 1:07 pm | Green Party
The coalition’s careless approach to speed limits will come at the cost of community safety and see our road toll continue to climb. More >>
Farmers Among First And Worst Hit By Climate Change
Tuesday, 11 June 2024, 12:19 pm | Green Party
From pouring oil, coal and gas on the climate crisis fire, the Government has now put half of our emissions which come from agriculture into the industry-led too-hard basket. More >>
Government To Add Oil And Gas To Climate Fire
Sunday, 9 June 2024, 12:56 pm | Green Party
The Government deciding to lift the oil and gas ban in the middle of a climate crisis is a severe step backwards that will have serious consequences for our future. More >>
