Latest Green Party Action Alerts

These are the most urgent issues that the Green Party needs your help on today.

Action Alert - Save our Enviroschools!

The National government has axed funding for the innovative Enviroschools programme in the Budget. The Greens say that equipping our children with skills and knowledge in sustainability should be core business, not a luxury 'add on'. Please take action to get funding reinstated for this positive, practical, and wildly successful programme.

FairTrade Fortnight has begun! Protect the Environment through Fair Trade

Fair Trade fortnight has begun, so get out there and support international trade that is based on dialogue, transparency and respect and that seeks greater equity. The theme for 2009 is Protecting the environment through fair trade

Action Alert - Submission Guide on Government's Waste discussion document

The Government has recently released a discussion document on how to implement our Waste Minimisation Act, and is calling for public submissions. This discussion document is very weak, and the Government needs to hear that New Zealanders want to see meaningful action on waste reduction. Submissions close on Friday May 15.

Foreshore and Seabed Act Review

The Foreshore and Seabed Act is being reviewed by an independent panel. Submissions close on Tuesday 19 May 2009. The panel has a website and information about making a submission. Let them know what you think.

Public demonstration against the planned Basin Reserve flyover (Wellington)

Despite public consultation urging against the Basin Reserve flyover, the Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) has recently agreed on plans that would see construction begin in 2011/12. Of the submissions received by the GWRC regarding the flyover, 79% did not support its construction. We need YOU to show the Greater Wellington Regional Council that we have a VOICE and that their decision does not reflect OUR vision for the future.

Every vote counts – especially when you live overseas

As Co-Leaders of the Green Party, we are writing to ask you to give your party vote to the Greens at the upcoming general election. The Green Party has been working hard in Parliament to look after Aotearoa while you are away, and we are committed to making this a place you will be proud to come back to one day.