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Jan Logie's speech on the Immigration Amendment Bill

04 May 2012 | Speech | Jan Logie MP

The Green Party will be opposing this bill, as its purpose is opaque and it seems to contravene international and domestic human rights obligations. More

Loans changes an attack on families

03 May 2012 | Press Release | Holly Walker MP

Hard working young families are being targeted as the group the Government will hurt in order to balance its books this budget, the Green Party said today. More

Let’s clear up Banks’ confusion

02 May 2012 | Press Release | Metiria Turei MP

If the Prime Minister is serious about addressing the current scandal into John Banks' mayoral campaign funding then the Government should adopt a Green Party Member's Bill already waiting in the ballot, the Green Party said today.
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John Key's double standard

30 Apr 2012 | Press Release | Metiria Turei MP

The Prime Minister's position on John Banks is weak considering his past record on Ministerial resignations, the Green Party said today. More

Auditor General asked to investigate SkyCity deal

24 Apr 2012 | Press Release | Metiria Turei MP

Green Party Co-leader Metiria Turei has today asked the Auditor General to investigate the process that led to SkyCity being chosen as the preferred bidder for an international convention centre in Auckland. More

Convention centre process should be restarted

18 Apr 2012 | Press Release | Metiria Turei MP

The bidding process for Auckland's Convention Centre must be stopped and retendered following revelations John Key offered an unfair advantage to Skycity, the Green Party said today. More

SkyCity profits from proceeds of crime

16 Apr 2012 | Press Release | Metiria Turei MP

The Government should can its convention centre deal with SkyCity and instead strengthen the gambling law to stop casinos benefiting from the proceeds of crime, the Green Party said today More

John Key wrong about ACC inquiry

04 Apr 2012 | Press Release | Russel Norman MP

The decision by the Auditor General to launch an inquiry into aspects of the Bronwyn Pullar saga that will not be examined by other investigations shows that there is more to the matter than just breaches of privacy says the Green Party More

Laila Harre to take up role with Greens

30 Mar 2012 | Press Release | Russel Norman MP

The Green Party announced today that former cabinet minister Laila Harre will be taking up the newly created position of Issues Director based in Auckland. More

Green Party saddened by death of Sir Paul Callaghan

24 Mar 2012 | Press Release | Russel Norman MP

The Green Party expressed sadness at the passing today of Sir Paul Callaghan More

John Key too slow - Smith inquiry still needed

21 Mar 2012 | Press Release | Kevin Hague MP

John Key should have had the guts to sack or stand Nick Smith down two days ago when it became obvious the former ACC Minister had used his ministerial influence to help a friend in her dispute with ACC. More

Minister should be stood down over ACC dispute

20 Mar 2012 | Press Release | Kevin Hague MP

The Green Party is calling for Government Minister Nick Smith to be stood down while a full independent investigation is conducted into his behaviour in a friend's ACC dispute More

Mojo Mathers’ statement re Speaker’s decision on support funding as delivered at press conference

09 Mar 2012 | Press Release | Mojo Mathers MP

The Speaker's decision to fund the electronic note taking and other support I need to fully participate in parliament is a very positive result both for me and for the disability community. More

Green Party statement on Mojo Mathers disability support issue

08 Mar 2012 | Press Release | Metiria Turei MP

The Green Party will keep pushing for a fair and permanent outcome on funding for MPs with disabilities after the Parliamentary Services Commission meeting failed to reach a conclusion on funding for electronic note taking for Green MP Mojo Mathers last night. More

The rise of the user pays parliament - policy conference speech 2012

19 Feb 2012 | Speech | Metiria Turei MP

This election cemented our place as the third party of New Zealand. We are a party with long term prospects, a distinct world view and genuine mass support. More

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