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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 >>
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 >>
