Local Government
Save the Whitebait (fritter)
14 Aug 2008On the eve of the whitebait season, the Green Party is calling on farmers, councils and the Government to protect whitebait habitat from the impacts of livestock and industry.
Asset stripping not good for Wellington community: Greens
08 Aug 2008Green Party MP Sue Kedgley says news that the Mount Victoria community centre Crossways has been sold to a private buyer is devastating and she is incredulous the Wellington City Council allowed this valuable and well used community asset to be sold.
“This is terrible news for the community, and for volunteers who have spent thousands of hours trying to save Crossways.
Anti-Social Behaviour Orders smack of arbitary punishment
02 May 2008The Green Party has expressed concern about proposals by the Rotorua District Council to introduce British-style behaviour orders to curb anti-social crimes.
Rotorua District Council wants to ban criminals from the central business district - so is pushing for its proposed legislation to go before Parliament.
Democracy focus in Green Auckland Governance submission
23 Apr 2008The Green Party says Auckland's governance issues are a matter of insufficient democracy, not flawed structures.
Tagging hysteria attacked by Greens
15 Feb 2008The political race to demonise New Zealand youth this election year has reached a new low, says Green Party Justice Spokesperson Nandor Tanczos.
Toxic algae sign of national water crisis
15 Feb 2008New Zealand is suffering from a national water-quality crisis resulting in toxic algal blooms across the country, Green Party Environment Spokesperson Nandor Tanczos says.
Falun Gong decision eroding democratic values
08 Feb 2008The decision to ban the Falun Gong from Chinese New Year parade is deplorable, the Green Party Human Rights Spokesperson Keith Lock says.
Banks a Disgrace over Affordable Housing
12 Dec 2007The Green Party is shocked that the Auckland City Council plans to break an affordable housing contract at a council meeting tomorrow.