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Increase To Sick Leave Crucial To Health Response: Greens
Thursday, 20 August 2020, 8:38 am | Green Party
The Green Party is calling for paid sick leave to increase from five to ten days, to ensure people can stay home when unwell to keep all of us safe. Green Party Workplace Relations Spokesperson Jan Logie said today: “We all have an incredibly important ... More >>
Green Party Announce David Bennett As Candidate For Ilam
Wednesday, 19 August 2020, 1:30 pm | Green Party
The Green Party are announcing David Bennett as their candidate for the Christchurch electorate of Ilam. David is a leadership coach and facilitator. He is passionate about working alongside people who are doing the mahi necessary to transform our ... More >>
Green Party Welcomes New Wage Subsidy Scheme
Monday, 17 August 2020, 5:52 pm | Green Party
The Green Party says the new wage subsidy and leave schemes announced today offer much-needed support for people struggling with the latest COVID-19 outbreak. Green Party Co-leader Marama Davidson said today: “We know that people are having an ... More >>
Green MPs In Auckland To Stay In Region During Alert Level 3
Monday, 17 August 2020, 3:46 pm | Green Party
Auckland-based Green Party MPs will remain in the city to help stem the spread of COVID-19. Wellington-based MPs will represent the Green Party in the House as required. Green Party Co-leader Marama Davidson said today: “Our priority is, and has been ... More >>
Political Parties Should Stop Naked Political Self-interest And Accept The Election Date Change
Monday, 17 August 2020, 10:19 am | Green Party
Green Party Co-leader James Shaw said today: “The Green Party has always held the view that any change in Election Day should ensure that our democracy and collective health is strong. “A change to the Election Day should occur because it is what ... More >>
James Shaw Awaiting Precautionary COVID-19 Test Result
Thursday, 13 August 2020, 10:44 am | Green Party
Green Party Co-leader James Shaw is awaiting the result of a precautionary COVID-19 test after travelling to the South Auckland area over the weekend. James Shaw said today: “I developed minor cold symptoms after returning to Wellington from Auckland ... More >>
Greens Call For Continued Commitment To Science From Political Leaders
Thursday, 13 August 2020, 8:32 am | Green Party
The Green Party is calling for a renewed commitment to trust medical science, following community transmission of COVID-19. Green Party Co-leader James Shaw said today, “New Zealand became one of the most successful countries in the world at fighting ... More >>
Speech: Marama Davidson: Homes For All
Sunday, 9 August 2020, 2:34 pm | Green Party
Kia ora everyone. Thank you all for coming here today. Thank you to the community for having us today, I’m proud that this is my neighbourhood! And thank you to the Housing Foundation for having us, as we announce the next exciting pillar of ... More >>
Greens Unveil Homes For All Plan
Sunday, 9 August 2020, 2:30 pm | Green Party
The Green Party has revealed its Homes for All Plan, which lays the foundations of an Aotearoa where everyone has a warm, dry and affordable home. The Homes for All Plan will: Deliver enough affordable rental homes to clear the social housing ... More >>
Green Party Condemns Coromandel Mining Decision
Saturday, 8 August 2020, 3:49 pm | Green Party
Green Party candidate for Coromandel Pamela Grealey is appalled by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s decision to grant new mining permits on public conservation land in the Coromandel. OceanaGold has been granted 40-year permits ... More >>
Stronger Green Voice Needed Next Term To Stop More Mining On Or Under Conservation Land
Friday, 7 August 2020, 9:08 am | Green Party
The Green Party is strongly opposed to MBIE’s decision to grant mining permits under public conservation land in the Coromandel. “The Greens are committed to stopping new mining activities on or under public conservation land,” Green Party ... More >>
James Shaw Adjournment Speech
Thursday, 6 August 2020, 4:41 pm | Green Party
And here we are, Mr Speaker, the final hour of the final day of the 52nd Parliament. Our business, for the moment, complete. I know everyone here is champing at the bit to get out campaigning around the country. Trying out their new election slogans. ... More >>
Greens Celebrate Rent Reforms
Thursday, 6 August 2020, 5:38 am | Green Party
The Green Party is celebrating the passing of the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill, calling it a win for people who rent. Green Party Co-leader and Housing Spokesperson Marama Davidson said today: “Whether we rent or own, we all have a right to live ... More >>
Guaranteed Minimum Income Needed To Cushion Impact Of Growing Underemployment
Wednesday, 5 August 2020, 12:33 pm | Green Party
With the June 2020 quarter showing underemployment increasing, the Green Party is calling for a Guaranteed Minimum Income and an increase to the abatement threshold to ensure everyone has a dignified income. "COVID-19 has left tens of thousands ... More >>
Rod Oram Talks Regeneration And Our Post-Covid Future
Monday, 3 August 2020, 2:28 pm | Green Party
Respected business journalist Rod Oram visits the Nelson region next week to give two talks on the opportunities that Covid-19 presents for New Zealand to tackle climate change, poverty and what he calls “other deeply systemic failures”. Oram has ... More >>
Greens Call For Māori And Pāsefika Healthcare To Be Prioritised
Friday, 31 July 2020, 12:20 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is calling for greater prioritisation of Māori and Pāsefika healthcare to fix systemic inequities in the health system. “Everyone is entitled to culturally safe and appropriate healthcare, but we know that Māori and Pāsefika communities ... More >>
Former Defence Force Chiefs Must Front Up Over Torture Allegations: Green Party
Friday, 31 July 2020, 11:22 am | Green Party
The Green Party is calling for the Defence Force Chiefs in place between 2010-2017 to front up and explain how dishonesty, process and policy failures within the Defence Force led to ‘a series of incorrect statements in briefings to ministers and public ... More >>
Green Party Protects Stranded Kiwis From $3000 Fee For Coming Home
Wednesday, 29 July 2020, 12:59 pm | Green Party
The Green Party are ensuring that New Zealanders who were overseas when COVID-19 hit will not be charged for the cost of isolation or quarantine if they return home to live. “The Green Party are making sure Kiwis who need to return to New Zealand ... More >>
Greens Welcome Final RMA Review Report
Wednesday, 29 July 2020, 10:22 am | Green Party
The Green Party is welcoming the release of the Resource Management Review Panel’s final report, ‘ New Directions for Resource Management in New Zealand’ . “The report provides a thorough and thoughtful platform for law reform. The Green Party ... More >>
Think Ahead, Act Now: Greens Unveil Vision For Aotearoa
Saturday, 25 July 2020, 5:33 pm | Green Party
The Green Party has launched its policy platform. Think Ahead, Act Now: Our Green Vision for Aotearoa was unveiled by Co-leaders Marama Davidson and James Shaw at the party’s Annual General Meeting this morning. Marama Davidson said today: “In ... More >>
