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Eugenie Sage MP
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Local government should be accessible, representative and accountable.

We support giving local government decision making back to communities - so that decisions about local issues are made by local New Zealanders.

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Central govt.’s cosy deal with SkyCity bad for Auckland

25 Jan 2012 | Press Release | Denise Roche MP

The National Government's cosy negotiations with SkyCity — which will increase the number of pokie machines at its Auckland casino in exchange for a convention centre — is another example of central government interference with Auckland affairs, the Green Party said today.

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New Fonterra director can’t have it both ways

19 Dec 2011 | Blog post | Eugenie Sage MP

Russel Norman blogged last week about the conflicts of interest arising from regional councillors accepting Rugby World Cup tickets from Fonterra and about Horizons Regional Council’s plans to invest in the dairy sector – a sector they are supposed to be regulating. More

Horizons chairman hot under the collar on World Cup Tickets

14 Dec 2011 | Blog post | Russel Norman MP

On Sunday we released information gained under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act that several regional councillors had received gifts and hospitality from Fonterra in the form of Rugby World Cup tickets for quarterfinal and bronze medal matches. More

Dairy compliance message falling on deaf ears

14 Nov 2011 | Blog post | Russel Norman MP

Bay of Plenty Regional Council recently expressed their concern that some dairy operators are still not getting the message that it’s not okay to pollute NZ’s waterways with effluent. More

Bay of Plenty Regional Council ready to ask the hard questions

21 Oct 2011 | Blog post | Russel Norman MP

I am encouraged to read today the Bay of Plenty regional council’s policy position on management and land use change in the Lake Rotorua catchment, which includes the recognition that land management changes alone will not be enough to achieve water quality targets. More

Govt needs to stop the war on Auckland

14 Sep 2011 | Press Release | Russel Norman MP

Green Party Co-leader Dr Russel Norman today called on the Government to end the war on Auckland, and work with Aucklanders and the Auckland Council to improve transport in our largest city. More

Joyce is the only roadblock to decent public transport

08 Aug 2011 | Press Release | Gareth Hughes MP

Transport Minister Steven Joyce is the only roadblock to decent Auckland public transport, the Green Party said today. More

Do we want a super city foisted upon Wellingtonians? Hear the debate, have your say

Event | Sue Kedgley MP

The Regional Council is currently consulting the public on its Governance review. The report outlines several structural options for governing Wellington in the future including a single unitary authority or 'supercity'. Come along to hear from the experts about the options and how to get involved.

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Let Auckland decide its own future

E-card | David Clendon MP

Let Auckland decide its own future. Let Rodney Hide & Steven Joyce know they should listen to Aucklanders and respect their right to decide their city's future without Government interference. More

Submission Guide for Auckland Unleashed

Submission guide | David Clendon MP

The Auckland Spatial Plan will be of huge importance to how Auckland develops over the next 30 years. It will influence the way our transport, water, waste and energy infrastructure is built and services provided. It will also influence the built form and urban design of our city. More

NZTA playing dirty with local councils

11 Apr 2011 | Press Release | Russel Norman MP

The Government's use of strong-arm tactics against the Wellington and Auckland City Councils to force through motorways is outrageous and inappropriate, the Green Party said today. More

Public Meeting: Visions of Christchurch: A Sustainable and Resilient Rebuild

Event | Kennedy Graham MP

In the rebuilding of the city, it is vital that we, the people of the city, are properly engaged.

Come to this first of a series of meetings I am hosting to listen to the people's voice.


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Christchurch Earthquake Recovery Authority needs to focus on sustainability

29 Mar 2011 | Press Release | Kennedy Graham MP

The new Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority established today needs to have a focus on sustainability, said the Green Party. More

Auckland sees smart green future, Govt sees more of same

23 Mar 2011 | Press Release | David Clendon MP

The Green Party welcomed the Auckland Council's draft spatial plan discussion document released today as an exciting opportunity for Auckland to become a world class Eco-city. More

Coordination between central government agencies, local council, and NGOs, in the response to the Canterbury earthquake? Dr Kennedy Graham

09 Mar 2011 | Oral Question | Kennedy Graham MP

Dr KENNEDY GRAHAM (Green) to the Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery: Is he satisfied that there is enough coordination between central government agencies, local council, and non-governmental organisations in the response to the earthquake? More

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