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James Shaw to host public meeting in Rotorua
Tuesday, 20 June 2017, 4:14 pm | Green Party
Green Party Co-leader James Shaw to host public meeting in Rotorua What: Green Party Co-leader James Shaw and Rotorua Green Party candidate Richard Gillies are hosting a public meeting in Rotorua. Where: Rydges Hotel, 272 Fenton Street, Glenholme, Rotorua. ... More >>
Green Party to welcome 5,000 refugees to New Zealand
Tuesday, 20 June 2017, 8:23 am | Green Party
This World Refugee Day, the Green Party is committing to welcoming 5,000 refugees per year to New Zealand , to ensure we are doing our bit to help people who have been forced to flee their homes around the world. More >>
Another chance to pay women more
Monday, 19 June 2017, 10:15 am | Green Party
The Government should step up to ensure mental health support workers are paid more, the Green Party said today. “Mental health support workers do important and difficult work in our communities. But because the workforce is largely female, they are not ... More >>
NZ First putting politics before child protection
Sunday, 18 June 2017, 11:19 am | Green Party
NZ First putting politics before child protection NZ First has chosen to put political game playing ahead of the safety of children by proposing a referendum on the ten year old amendments to the Crimes Act. NZ First MP Tracy Martin said on Q&A this ... More >>
OECD highlights need to green New Zealand’s economy
Thursday, 15 June 2017, 1:22 pm | Green Party
The OECD’s 2017 Economic Survey of the New Zealand has highlighted a significant need to green New Zealand’s economy if we want to sustain our current growth into the future, the Green Party said today. More >>
TVNZ must uphold commitment to Māori programming
Wednesday, 14 June 2017, 8:54 pm | Green Party
TVNZ must uphold commitment to Māori programming The Green Party is calling on Television New Zealand (TVNZ) to uphold its commitment to Māori programming and rethink their proposal to axe the dedicated Māori commissioner. “It’s deeply ... More >>
Dairy Action Plan a small step forward
Wednesday, 14 June 2017, 2:05 pm | Green Party
Dairy Action Plan a small step forward The Government's dairy climate announcement is a small step in the right direction but lacks a serious commitment to actually reducing climate damaging pollution from the dairy industry, the Green Party said ... More >>
English abdicates independent foreign policy over Israel
Wednesday, 14 June 2017, 11:18 am | Green Party
Bill English’s apology for condemning illegal Israeli settlements shows that New Zealand will not have an independent foreign policy under a National-led Government, the Green Party said today More >>
All babies need safe sleeping devices
Tuesday, 13 June 2017, 11:38 am | Green Party
The Government should offer safe sleeping devices such as wahakura and pepi-pods to all new parents, not just a targeted few, the Green Party said today. Today, the Government announced that safe sleeping devices will be provided to some families ... More >>
Green Party supports protection of Karangahake from mining
Sunday, 11 June 2017, 2:53 pm | Green Party
The Green Party supports protest action today at a mining company drill site on public conservation land at Karangahake. More >>
Foreign trust numbers reveal scale of problem
Friday, 9 June 2017, 4:18 pm | Green Party
Fewer than 70 out of 11,645 New Zealand foreign trusts have reregistered under tougher new disclosure requirements with only three weeks left to go before the final deadline, the Green Party said today. More >>
More cows ill – HT swedes have got to go
Friday, 9 June 2017, 2:48 pm | Green Party
Nathan Guy must immediately order the removal of herbicide tolerant (HT) swedes from the market following new reports of cows experiencing ill-health after eating them, the Green Party said today. More >>
Green Party congratulates Parihaka on reconciliation
Friday, 9 June 2017, 9:47 am | Green Party
9 June 2017 Green Party congratulates Parihaka on reconciliation The Green Party is today acknowledging the people of Parihaka as they sign a reconciliation package with the Crown. A Crown delegation, including Green MPs, will be welcomed onto Parihaka ... More >>
Green Party works for a world without nuclear weapons
Thursday, 8 June 2017, 2:41 pm | Green Party
The Green Party did not support the Government’s motion to mark the 30th anniversary of nuclear free legislation today because it simply reinforces the status quo in which most nuclear states will go on with business as usual. More >>
Green Party welcomes Freshwater Rescue Plan
Thursday, 8 June 2017, 1:52 pm | Green Party
The Green Party welcomes the Freshwater Rescue Plan proposed by non-governmental organisations, the Tourism Export Council, public health practitioners and freshwater scientists this afternoon. More >>
Medicinal cannabis finally on Parliament’s agenda
Thursday, 8 June 2017, 1:29 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is thrilled that Parliament will consider whether to finally legalise medicinal cannabis in New Zealand. More >>
PM says Te Kuha coal mine will never get a resource consent
Wednesday, 7 June 2017, 5:06 pm | Green Party
The Prime Minister said the controversial Te Kuha mine on high value conservation land will never get a resource consent in response to Green Party questions in Parliament today. More >>
Teacher Aides aren't treated fairly, says Ash Holwell
Wednesday, 7 June 2017, 4:21 pm | Green Party
On Friday June 2nd, Ash Holwell was the first political candidate in Whangarei to spend time walking the shoes of a teacher aide. The visit is part of a nationwide programme by NZEI to improve our political leaders understanding of the work environment ... More >>
Rail needed before road tolls in Auckland
Wednesday, 7 June 2017, 11:33 am | Green Party
The Government needs to vastly improve Auckland's public transport before it introduces tolls on Auckland's roads, or it risks further punishing people who live on the edge of the city, the Green Party said today. More >>
Finally progress on protecting Waikoropupū Springs
Monday, 5 June 2017, 7:04 pm | Green Party
Finally progress on protecting Waikoropupū Springs – now what about the rest of our waterways Minister? More >>
