Latest Press Releases
These are the latest press releases from the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand. You can also search press releases by subject and author.
Beware of thieves bearing gifts
The Green Party is warning that John Key’s Government will offer already protected land in exchange for the protected land it wants to mine.
Cut back on motorways before cutting the elderly's entitlements
Transport Minister Stephen Joyce should start looking at cut-backs to roading before attacking the elderly’s right to get about, said Green Party Aged Care spokesperson Sue Kedgley.
Council boundaries are about fair representation
Today’s announcement of Auckland Council boundaries and representation arrangements will mean Aucklanders won't be fairly represented in the Super City, the Green Party said today.
“The Rodney district will be almost 25 percent over-represented while areas such as Orakei and Waitakere will be under represented at council level,” Green Party Super City Spokesperson David Clendon said.
Council Controlled Organisations not Rodney Controlled Organisations
"The clauses in the third Super City Bill which establish CCOs need to be amended," said Green Party Super City spokesperson David Clendon. "The legislation at the moment makes them Rodney Controlled Organisations, not Council Controlled Organisations.
Government's $21 billion bet on cheap petrol
It is economically irresponsible to continue to invest in new roading infrastructure while fuel prices push new heights, said the Green Party today. “Recent rises in petrol prices foreshadow a much longer-term trend of increasing oil prices. It’s simply irresponsible for this Government to be investing so heavily in new roading infrastructure instead of more resilient alternatives like light rail and bus lanes,” said Green Party Co-Leader Dr Russel Norman.
Higher fares leave bus and train users stranded
Bus and trains fares are set to rise significantly in Auckland and Christchurch if the Government pushes ahead with their plans to raise a greater share of the costs from passengers, the Green Party said. "This is a lose-lose situation for motorists and bus & train commuters alike," said Gareth Hughes.
Greens join call to save our services
New Green Party MP and Tertiary Education spokesperson Gareth Hughes today welcomed the launch of a national campaign to ‘Save Our Services’ from Roger Douglas’ voluntary students’ association membership Bill.
Lower speeds mean fewer fatalities
The Government should take action to protect the most vulnerable road users — pedestrians and cyclists — by lowering urban speed limits, the Green Party said today. “The most obvious way to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists is to lower urban speed limits but this initiative is way down the list of priorities for this Government.”
