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Greens ensure vital human rights in new anti-terrorism law
Thursday, 24 October 2019, 10:31 am | Green Party
The Green Party has negotiated important civil liberties changes in the proposed Terrorism Suppression Bill which will now establish human rights and process safeguards. More >>
Fair Pay Agreements mean fairness at work – for everyone
Thursday, 17 October 2019, 1:48 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is pleased to see progress on Fair Pay Agreements, a crucial step towards greater fairness at work for everyone, with Minister Iain Lees-Galloway announcing consultation on a discussion document today. “Fair Pay Agreements are a crucial ... More >>
Welfare reform key to a just transition
Wednesday, 16 October 2019, 10:59 am | Green Party
The Green Party has welcomed the Council of Trade Unions’ call for a people-led, people-focused response to climate change, including increasing benefit levels and implementing the recommendations of the Welfare Expert Advisory Group. More >>
Green Party responds to Government surplus announcement
Wednesday, 9 October 2019, 11:12 am | Green Party
The Green Party has welcomed the government surplus announced yesterday as an opportunity to take stronger action on the critical issues New Zealanders face. More >>
Greens welcome end to discriminatory refugee ban
Friday, 4 October 2019, 11:00 am | Green Party
The Green Party have welcomed the Immigration Minister’s announcement that the Government will drop the discriminatory ‘family link’ policy that excluded refugees in Africa and the Middle East from New Zealand’s refugee quota unless they already ... More >>
Green Party agrees with core demands of the School Strike
Friday, 27 September 2019, 1:01 pm | Green Party
Today’s climate strike has shown the power of young people demanding more of their politicians and gives us hope for the future, Green Party Co-leader James Shaw said today. More >>
Green Party announce plan to extend the voting age
Friday, 27 September 2019, 8:16 am | Green Party
The Green Party has added voting at 16 to the Green Party priorities for electoral reform set out in Golriz Ghahraman’s Strengthening Democracy Bill. More >>
Ghahraman seeks to strengthen Electoral Amendment Bill
Thursday, 26 September 2019, 11:46 am | Green Party
The Green Party’s Electoral Reform Spokesperson, Golriz Ghahraman, has asked the Justice Select Committee today to adopt measures contained in her ‘Strengthening Democracy’ Member’s Bill in the current Electoral Amendment Bill. More >>
Trade agreement will kick start end to fossil fuel subsidies
Thursday, 26 September 2019, 8:36 am | Green Party
A world first trade agreement between New Zealand, Costa Rica, Iceland, Fij, and Norway will lead the way on international efforts to tackle climate change, says Green Party Co-leader James Shaw. “The Agreement on Climate Change, Trade and Sustainability ... More >>
Change to property management rules on the agenda
Wednesday, 25 September 2019, 8:13 am | Green Party
25 September 2019 The Green Party is welcoming the Real Estate Institute’s campaign to change property management rules, launched today. “We’ll be looking to meet with industry leaders to discuss how we can make progress together,” said Green ... More >>
Mana whenua decision on Ihumātao shows strong leadership
Wednesday, 18 September 2019, 1:53 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is welcoming today’s decision by the mana whenua of Ihumātao to seek return of the land from the Crown. More >>
Aotearoa history to be taught in all schools
Thursday, 12 September 2019, 9:04 am | Green Party
The Government’s commitment to ensure New Zealand history is taught in all schools by 2022 is part of a landmark day for our nation’s story, said Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson. More >>
Funding guarantee for proven mental health services
Sunday, 8 September 2019, 11:30 am | Green Party
The Green Party is welcoming today’s announcement of increased support for mental health services for 170,000 people. More >>
Government proposals seek to treat water as taonga
Thursday, 5 September 2019, 11:04 am | Green Party
The Green Party welcome the fresh water policy proposals announced for consultation by Government that seeks to treat water as taonga and recognise te mana o te wai (“the innate life force of the water”). More >>
Green Party welcomes interest rate caps on loan sharks
Tuesday, 3 September 2019, 11:41 am | Green Party
“I congratulate Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi, for deciding to introduce an amendment to cap interest rates on high cost loans”, Green Party spokesperson on Consumer Affairs Gareth Hughes said today. More >>
Food in Schools: caring for our children’s future
Thursday, 29 August 2019, 1:38 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is welcoming today’s announcement of a pilot programme to provide school lunches in 30 schools, expanding to 120 schools by 2021. More >>
MP wage increases should match other New Zealanders
Tuesday, 27 August 2019, 1:49 pm | Green Party
27 August 2019 Press release MP wage increases should match other New Zealanders: Green Party The Green Party is disappointed with the outcome of a review into MP pay that is likely to still increase politicians’ pay beyond the wages of other ... More >>
Billionaire donation to National shows need for reform
Tuesday, 27 August 2019, 9:37 am | Green Party
News that previous National Trade Minister Todd McClay facilitated a large donation from racing industry billionaire Lin Lang demonstrates the need for donation reform in New Zealand. More >>
Marama Davidson Joins Call for Local Green Deal
Monday, 26 August 2019, 9:01 am | Green Party
Joining local Green candidates at their campaign launch on Sunday at the Highbury Whanau Centre Green Party Co-Leader Marama Davidson will say, “I’m very proud to join Green candidates Teanau Tuiono, Renee Dingwall and Brent Barrett in calling ... More >>
Hager case highlights threats to media independence
Tuesday, 20 August 2019, 10:18 am | Green Party
Today’s Independent Policy Conduct Authority (IPCA) report into the 2014 raid on Nicky Hager’s home confirms that Police conduct was wrong and overstepped the clear legal protections that journalists have to defend their sources and provide independent ... More >>
