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, date and author.

New Bill good news for dolphins and fishing industry

New Zealand’s iconic dolphins, sea lions and albatrosses have renewed hope for their protection with the drawing of a Green Party Bill from the Members’ ballot today. “The Bill will ensure greater protection of marine animals and seabirds, and secure the long-term sustainability of our fishing industry.”

Greens condemn Israel's boarding of aid ship to Gaza

The Green Party has called for the Israeli Government to immediately release humanitarians from several countries detained, reportedly in international waters, while bringing an aid shipment to the Gaza strip.

Repeal Foreshore and Seabed Act, say Greens

The Green Party is calling on the Government to repeal the Foreshore and Seabed Act as recommended by the review panel today.

“We call on the Government to repeal the Foreshore and Seabed Act and amend Te Ture Whenua Maori Act as soon as possible,” said Green Party Maori Affairs Spokesperson Metiria Turei.

Greens win support for sustainable biofuels on Green Day

The Green Party is optimistic about the future of biofuels now that the Government has signalled support for the Green’s Sustainable Biofuel Bill being introduced tonight. "Without sustainability standards, National’s biodiesel subsidy has the same problem that Labour’s biofuel sales obligation initially had - no protection for the world’s hungry or for the environment,” Jeanette said.

Green’s split-target the way forward

A split-target for emissions reductions is the practical way forward for New Zealand. It is really important that we don’t hide behind our agriculture emissions and fail to set a strong target for carbon dioxide, Metiria said.

Recession no excuse for oppression

Today’s pay equity rally at Parliament drew support from Green Party Women’s Affairs spokesperson Catherine Delahunty, who called for Government action.

Smart economic tool reduces waste from tomorrow

New Zealand takes a major step towards waste reduction tomorrow with the introduction of a smart economic incentive, said the Green Party. "This tool is smart economics... It's a ‘polluter-pays so people-save’ solution."

Welfare should strengthen – not threaten - families

New Zealand families are under daily attack from a welfare system that financially rewards couples who split up, while making things hard for those who struggle to stay together.

Green Party Social Development Spokesperson Sue Bradford today appealed to the Government for some commonsense action on keeping families intact.

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