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Mental Health and Addictions Inquiry Report
Tuesday, 9 October 2018, 11:53 am | Green Party
“Like many New Zealanders, I am incredibly keen to see the results of the Mental Health and Addictions Inquiry Report. More >>
Nauru Government shows continued callousness
Monday, 8 October 2018, 12:26 pm | Green Party
The Nauruan Government’s decision to ask Doctors Without Borders to immediately leave shows continued callousness towards asylum seekers desperately seeking a safe place to call home, Green MP Golriz Ghahraman said today. More >>
Tackling the mental health crisis in Aotearoa
Sunday, 7 October 2018, 10:37 am | Green Party
As part of Mental Health Awareness week, Green Party mental health spokesperson Chlöe Swarbrick says we have an opportunity to help normalise conversations about mental ill health and well-being. More >>
There’s no time for another war on drugs, Green Party says
Thursday, 4 October 2018, 12:00 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is warning the Government not to pursue a costly war on synthetic drugs that is destined to fail, and to look instead at broad-scale drug law reforms and common sense resourcing to address addiction and mental health rather than criminalising ... More >>
Green Party start social support campaign
Sunday, 30 September 2018, 12:16 pm | Green Party
Green Party kick-start campaign to put the heart back into our social support system More >>
Pink Flats textbook example of why we need a WoF
Thursday, 27 September 2018, 10:14 am | Green Party
Families living in dilapidated conditions in a boarding house in Whanganui further demonstrates why a Warrant of Fitness for housing is required, Green Party Co-leader Marama Davidson said today. More >>
Green Party supports teachers and principals
Thursday, 27 September 2018, 10:11 am | Green Party
The Green Party support teachers and principals who continue to ask for better pay that meets the huge pressures that come with educating our kids. More >>
Greens switches mental health portfolio to Chlöe Swarbrick
Wednesday, 26 September 2018, 7:33 pm | Green Party
The Green Party Caucus has officially assigned the Mental Health portfolio permanently from Julie Anne Genter to Chlöe Swarbrick. More >>
Minister must not water down oil and gas decision
Tuesday, 25 September 2018, 2:22 pm | Green Party
The Green Party does not support Labour Party Minister Woods allowing mining companies with existing offshore oil and gas exploration permits more time to consider if they will drill. More >>
Bill to end new offshore oil and gas permits a win
Monday, 24 September 2018, 5:35 pm | Green Party
The Green Party welcome the introduction of the Crown Minerals Amendment Bill, which will legislate to officially stop new offshore oil and gas exploration permits. More >>
Heart put back into social housing
Thursday, 20 September 2018, 9:17 am | Green Party
A report by Housing New Zealand has shown that under the previous National Government, Housing New Zealand pushed vulnerable kiwis onto the street whilst charging them millions in testing and clean-up costs for meth residue that is scientifically proven ... More >>
Green Party welcome decision to take more refugees
Wednesday, 19 September 2018, 12:56 pm | Green Party
The Green Party have welcomed the Government’s decision to increase the refugee quota to 1500 annually, meaning more families, women and children fleeing war and persecution will have a safe place to call home. Green Co-leader Marama Davidson, ... More >>
We will keep working in Parliament for equity for women
Wednesday, 19 September 2018, 8:09 am | Green Party
On the 125 year anniversary since New Zealand women won the right to vote, the Green Party are celebrating wins in Government for women, and commit to keep working in the space to achieve full equity. More >>
Green Party welcomes proactive release of cabinet papers
Tuesday, 18 September 2018, 10:22 am | Green Party
The Green Party tautoko the Government proactively releasing Cabinet papers to ensure and openness and accessibility, but will work to go even further. More >>
Green Party welcome Government saving regional mental health
Thursday, 13 September 2018, 12:52 pm | Green Party
Green Party MP Chlöe Swarbrick has welcomed the extension of funding for Te Kūwatawata mental health service in Gisborne while the Government conducts its review of mental health services. More >>
‘Swamp house’ eviction proves need for a Warrant of Fitness
Wednesday, 12 September 2018, 10:18 am | Green Party
News that the family living in an Auckland ‘swamp house’ have been evicted for daring to speak out further proves the need for a housing Warrant of Fitness (WoF) in Aotearoa. More >>
Greens: Education Amendment Bill must protect student voice
Tuesday, 11 September 2018, 4:47 pm | Green Party
Green Party education spokesperson Chlöe Swarbrick will be moving to amend the Education Amendment Bill to ensure students get a stronger say in how our universities are run. More >>
Electricity price review welcome, Greens will continue push
Tuesday, 11 September 2018, 2:12 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is welcoming the release of stage one Electricity Price Review report and will continue to push for a transition to 100% renewable energy whilst ensuring fair pricing for houses and businesses alike, Green Party Energy spokesperson Gareth ... More >>
Te reo Māori must be a core curriculum topic
Monday, 10 September 2018, 10:18 am | Green Party
Me toka te reo Māori hei kaupapa ako matua i te marautanga ki ngā kura katoa i mua i te 2025, tā te Pāti Kākāriki kōrero More >>
Green Party calls for a Rental Warrant of Fitness
Saturday, 8 September 2018, 1:14 pm | Green Party
Green Party calls for a Rental Warrant of Fitness to make sure all homes are warm, dry, and healthy to live in More >>
