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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 >>
PM must confront US with impact of climate decision
Friday, 2 June 2017, 12:49 pm | Green Party
The Green Party is calling on the Prime Minister to invite Pacific Island ambassadors to meet with the US Secretary of State next week so they can explain first-hand the consequences of the US decision to withdraw from the Climate Agreement. More >>
Green Party welcomes move on cannabis, will do more
Friday, 2 June 2017, 11:41 am | Green Party
The Green Party welcomes the move by Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne to declassify a non-psychoactive substance in cannabis, cannabidiol (CBD), for therapeutic purposes today. More >>
NZ must step up as US steps down
Friday, 2 June 2017, 9:08 am | Green Party
New Zealand must join with other countries and step up as a climate leader in the wake of the US decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement, the Green Party said today. More >>
Greens Co-leader in comprehensive tour of Whangarei
Thursday, 1 June 2017, 5:22 pm | Green Party
The Co-leader of the Green Party, James Shaw, will be visiting Whangarei on 7 and 8 June. While here, his programme will include: More >>
Business Talks - The Second in Whangarei ‘The Talks’ series
Thursday, 1 June 2017, 5:21 pm | Green Party
A series of talks with industry leaders, innovative thinkers, and successful creators that invites you, the audience, to be a key part of the conversation are being held across the district this year. More >>
Another winter of homelessness under National
Thursday, 1 June 2017, 11:35 am | Green Party
With 3,422 people urgently waiting for a place to live and 1,805 empty state homes , New Zealand is heading into another winter of homelessness under National, the Green Party said today. More >>
Flat oyster parasite huge risk for Bluff oyster industry
Thursday, 1 June 2017, 11:07 am | Green Party
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) needs to prioritise and put its resources behind containing the further spread of the Bonamia ostreae parasite, and meet the challenge of eradicating it as best they can, the Green Party said today. More >>
Inpatients failed by mental health system
Wednesday, 31 May 2017, 2:47 pm | Green Party
A new report is damning about the care received by people from our mental health system, and the Minister of Health needs to take responsibility, the Green Party said today. More >>
Govt needs to step up funding & research to protect birds
Wednesday, 31 May 2017, 2:36 pm | Green Party
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment (PCE) has found that the situation for our native birds is desperate and will only be addressed if the Government steps up and properly funds conservation, the Green Party said today More >>
Lawrey Climbs Green Party List
Wednesday, 31 May 2017, 10:27 am | Green Party
The Green Party’s Nelson candidate Matt Lawrey has climbed two places to number 21 on the party’s list for the upcoming General Election. More >>
More cowboy behaviour in Wild West rental market
Wednesday, 31 May 2017, 10:25 am | Green Party
People who rent are being ripped off by cowboy rental agencies hiking rents by five percent a week, every week, in times of high demand, the Green Party said today. “The rental market is becoming a Wild West with cowboys taking advantage of people ... More >>
