Kia ora
As kids head back to school, many adults are debating vexed issues like school assessment. It’s easy to forget that those most affected — young people themselves — have strong opinions too.
I asked young people around the country what a real education means to them. Their answers are presented in our report ‘What is a Real Education’. Young people are concerned about the three ‘R’s — they want to be respected, have good relationships, and get an education that is relevant to them.
Let’s ensure these young people’s voices are heard in the education debate.
Catherine Delahunty, Green MP
What is a Real Education? - read the report
- recommended 
- includes video
In this issue
Events
Gareth Hughes' sister city whales tour - New Plymouth, Lower Hutt and Porirua
Many NZ towns and cities have a sister city relationship with a Japanese city, so we're encouraging Kiwis and local councils to write to their fellow citizens in Japan inviting their help to save the whales.
Big Gay Out with Kevin Hague
Sunday 13th February, 12pm - 7pm, Coyle Park, Point Chevalier, Auckland
Join Kevin Hague at a great day out for the whole Rainbow community with performers, information, prizes, food, drinks and fun in the sun.
Hamilton Mokihinui River Forum with Kevin Hague
Thursday 17th February, 7:30 - 9:30pm,
Room S.G.03 Waikato University
Screening of 'A Tale of Two Rivers' and excerpts from Craig Potton's 'Rivers' TV series, followed by a discussion on the Mokihinui, the proposed dam, and what we can do.
Videos
State of the Planet speech (highlights)
Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand Co-leader Dr Russel Norman delivers the annual State of the Planet speech.Russel speaks about how the current economic system is in decline and that the National Government is bludging from our grandchildren. Watch the video...
Green Party State of the Planet speech 2011 part 1 | part 2
Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand Co-leader Dr Russel Norman delivers the annual State of the Planet speech.Russel speaks about how the current economic system is in decline and that the National Government is bludging from our grandchildren. Watch the video...
Press releases
Greens release ground-breaking education report
3 February 2011
As students return to school for the 2011 year, the Green Party has released an innovative report which asks young people to share their answers to the question 'What is a Real Education'? Read more...
Household Labour Survey highlights inequality
3 February 2011
Rising unemployment will hurt Kiwi families who are already struggling, and widen the gap between the haves and the have-nots, the Green Party said today. Read more...
Blog posts
Can you pick the odd man out? - by frog
"Boorish and unbecoming of a Prime Minister" was Sue Kedgley's take on John Key's Radio Sport interview with Tony Veitch in which the PM revealed his sexual fantasies. Read more...
No return on PPP investment - by Catherine Delahunty
John Key’s Government is poised to start tendering for public private partnerships (PPPs) to build and run our schools.
I’ve said before what a terrible idea this is – overseas research suggests that no matter how you cut the PPP cake, the public ends up funding the projects while the private companies cream profit off the top. Read more...
ECE vs motorways - which is the better investment? - by Catherine Delahunty
John Key's cuts to early childhood education come into affect today. Read more...
Latest Pike River developments a body blow for families - by Kevin Hague
I think that until now the Government has got most things right in its response to the Pike River tragedy. Read more...
Speeches
Smart Green Economics - State of the Planet Speech - Russel Norman MP, 30 January 2011
Summertime is about the simple stuff: land, water and people. It sounds a long way away from today's speech about the economy - but it is not. Watch video or read transcript...
