Kia ora
A recent Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries survey of antibiotic resistance in animals found some alarming results.
It found antibiotic resistant bacteria in 35 percent of poultry, 55 percent of pigs and more than half of calves.
This is of great concern. It contributes to the spread of antibiotic resistance and can be passed to humans consuming meat.
Sue Kedgley, Green MP
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Take action
Stop the Irradiation of Persimmons
Phase out hen cages - send an eCard
We don't allow dogs to be locked up in cages all their lives. Why do we allow hens to be? We are calling on the Government to phase out all cages. Send eCard now
Warm, Healthy Rentals: send an eCard to John Key
There are at least 1 million substandard homes in New Zealand and rental properties are generally the worst performing of these. We are calling on the Government to create performance standards which ensure warm, healthy, rentals.
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Events
Pay equity and women's rights: Meeting with Catherine Delahunty
Thursday 4 August 7-9pm
- Grey Lynn, Auckland
Welfare Forums with Catherine Delahunty
'Welfare Reforms: A Recipe for Poverty'
Saturday 30 July, 2-4pm
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Glenfield Community Centre, cnr Glenfield Rd and Bentley Ave, Glenfield, Auckland
Thursday 25 August, 12:30-1:30pm
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Grahamstown Community Hall,
Thames
Smart Transport for NZ Conference, with Gareth Hughes
Friday 19 August 1pm to Saturday 20 August 5:30pm
- Wellington
Videos
Meet Green MP Kevin Hague
When not championing cycling and active transport modes in Parliament, Green MP Kevin Hague can be found out and about on his trusty bike. Watch the video...
Podcasts
Blast from the podcast past: Courteney, Catherine, and the Welfare Working Group
Next Wednesday, the Green Party is announcing our plan to bring 100,000 kids out of poverty. One quarter of all New Zealand children are living in poverty. These are not nameless, faceless kids. They are our kids, and they deserve better.
In this podcast from earlier in the year, we hear from Courteney about her experience on the DPB, balancing work, study, and parenting, and her thoughts about the Welfare Working Group's proposals for sole parents. Listen to podcast...
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Press releases
Key must rule out changes to Pharmac during US visit
22 July 2011
John Key must rule out any trade deal with investor state disputes clauses that endanger Pharmac, Green Party Co-leader Dr Russel Norman said today. Read more...
Autism support must be recognised as a frontline service
18 July 2011
The failure of the Government to adequately fund Autism New Zealand nationally will hurt those with autism and their families, Green Party disability spokesperson Catherine Delahunty said today. Read more...
No crisis at ACC
15 July 2011
A new report shows that the Government's plan to privatise work coverage of ACC will undermine our world leading system and lead to more suffering for accident victims, said the Green Party today. Read more...
