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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 >>
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 >>
