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Green Party Would Prioritise Community Food Production And Regenerative Agriculture For Nelson
Saturday, 19 September 2020, 2:49 pm | Green Party
The Green Party’s plan to support community gardens and composting would help promote a stronger understanding of sustainable ecosystems and food production in places like Nelson. “One of our priorities in the next Government is to support ... More >>
Green Party Will Work Next Term With Labour To Implement Fair Pay Agreements And Extended Sick Leave
Saturday, 19 September 2020, 10:44 am | Green Party
The Green Party welcome Labour committing to implement fair pay agreements and extended sick leave for workers in the next term of Government. “If elected in to a partnership government with Labour, we’ll work productively to ensure these measures are implemented ... More >>
No Surprise In National’s Latest Attempt To Slash Public Services
Friday, 18 September 2020, 12:11 pm | Green Party
National’s ‘alternative budget’ that includes huge cuts to the government’s operating allowance would risk gutting critical public services, and put health, education and nature at dire risk Green Party Co-leader James Shaw said today: “National’s ... More >>
PREFU Shows Efforts To Keep Us All Healthy, Now We Need To Revenue Raise
Wednesday, 16 September 2020, 4:52 pm | Green Party
PREFU has given a good insight into what was required to ensure New Zealanders were largely supported to continue work and remain healthy during COVID-19, but it is clear we need additional revenue raising measures ongoing, Green Party Co-leader ... More >>
Greens Will Push To Expand Dignified Income Beyond Public Service With Fair Pay Agreements
Monday, 14 September 2020, 4:02 pm | Green Party
The Green Party welcomes Labour’s commitment to extend the living wage to Government contractors, but will push for Fair Pay Agreements across industries in the next Government so more New Zealanders can earn a dignified income. “Labour extending ... More >>
Government Must Walk The Talk On Commitment To Te Reo Māori
Monday, 14 September 2020, 10:15 am | Green Party
The Green Party is urging the Government to act on its commitment to te reo Māori, by making it a core subject up to year 10, and including te reo courses in the Targeted Training and Apprenticeships scheme. Green Party Co-leader Marama Davidson said today: ... More >>
Greens Unveil $297m Fund To Support Sustainable Food And Farming
Saturday, 12 September 2020, 10:58 am | Green Party
The Green Party has released its Farming for the Future Plan, including a $297m fund to support farmers and growers to transition to climate-friendly practices. The plan will: · Improve how we look after our land and water, with a levy on the ... More >>
Labour’s Energy Policy Shows Progress, But More Action Needed To Protect The Planet
Thursday, 10 September 2020, 2:11 pm | Green Party
The Green Party says Labour’s energy policy is a step in the right direction, but the Greens would go further and faster to meaningfully tackle the climate crisis. Green Party Co-leader and Climate Change spokesperson James Shaw said today: “The ... More >>
Tax Should Close The Inequality Gap Between People Who Own And People Who Earn: Greens
Wednesday, 9 September 2020, 11:28 am | Green Party
The Labour Party has moved towards more progressive income tax, but is not addressing the growing wealth gap and inequality in Aotearoa. Labour’s new revenue policy also doesn’t help pay for the necessary response to the COVID-19 crisis, Green ... More >>
Greens Pleased With Labour’s Support For Matariki Day
Monday, 7 September 2020, 2:29 pm | Green Party
The Green Party welcomes Labour backing a Matariki public holiday. Green Party Co-leader and Māori Development spokesperson Marama Davidson said today: “There has been an incredible push in Aotearoa to honour our unique te ao Māori worldviews, and ... More >>
Lobby Group Advice To Keep Homes Cold Until After Election Day Dangerous
Monday, 7 September 2020, 1:11 pm | Green Party
It is appalling and negligent that landlords are being encouraged to keep their properties cold and damp until after the election, as advised by the NZ Property Investors Federation, Green Party Co-leader Marama Davidson said today. “That advice ... More >>
James Shaw On Green School
Tuesday, 1 September 2020, 12:26 pm | Green Party
Kia ora koutou katoa. Thank you for joining me. On Wednesday last week I announced as Associate Finance Minister that the Government would support a shovel-ready construction project at the Green School in Taranaki. The decision I made to support this project ... More >>
Green Party MP Golriz Ghahraman Responds To March 15 Terrorist Sentencing
Thursday, 27 August 2020, 5:35 pm | Green Party
Green Party MP Golriz Ghahraman said today: “We send all our love and solidarity to the Muslim community in Aotearoa, including those who bravely shared their words in court this week. “We stand with the victims and are proud to have a transparent ... More >>
National Reckless On Rivers
Wednesday, 26 August 2020, 1:18 pm | Green Party
The opposition’s dangerous plan to scrap rules to improve the health of rivers and lakes around Aotearoa highlights the importance of having a strong Green Party in Parliament, says Green Party Environment spokesperson Eugenie Sage. “The new ... More >>
Greens Welcome Momentum On A Hamilton To Auckland Fast Train Service
Tuesday, 25 August 2020, 3:02 pm | Green Party
In April the Greens called for fast intercity rail improvements as the type of climate-friendly, job-creating project that should be prioritised for post-COVID-19 economic stimulus investment. Today the Government released a business case for a Hamilton to Auckland ... More >>
Greens Urge Continued Caution Following Alert Level Announcement
Monday, 24 August 2020, 4:15 pm | Green Party
The Green Party supports the decision to extend level three restrictions in Auckland until Sunday night, and urges people to continue to follow the health advice to keep us all safe. Green Party Co-leader Marama Davidson said today: “We support the ... More >>
Lowering Voting Age Will Strengthen Democracy: Greens
Monday, 24 August 2020, 12:34 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is backing a move to lower the voting age to 16, being heard in the High Court this week. Green Party Electoral Reform spokesperson Golriz Ghahraman said today: “Young people in Aotearoa and around the globe are demanding change ... More >>
Greens Call For Students To Be Lifted Out Of Poverty With Guaranteed Minimum Income
Friday, 21 August 2020, 5:24 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is calling for a Guaranteed Minimum Income to be implemented after the election to help students not captured by the wage subsidy scheme. Green Tertiary Education spokesperson Chlöe Swarbrick said today: “COVID-19 has not created poverty ... More >>
Greens Support Iwi-led Checkpoints
Friday, 21 August 2020, 3:14 pm | Green Party
The Green Party supports iwi-led checkpoints, which play a crucial role in protecting communities most susceptible to the pandemic. Green Party Co-leader Marama Davidson said today: “The Māori response to the COVID-19 pandemic should be applauded. ... More >>
National Doubles Down On Lack Of Care For Kiwis Overseas
Thursday, 20 August 2020, 3:13 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is deeply disappointed but unsurprised at National resorting to the politics of division in its new border policy, showing a complete lack of regard for New Zealanders overseas. Green Party Immigration Spokesperson Golriz Ghahraman ... More >>
