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Eugenie Sage speaks on Appropriations for Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment

15 May 2013 | Speech | Eugenie Sage MP

The Green Party supports Government motion No. 1 for alterations to the appropriations for the Officers of Parliament—the Office of the Auditor-General, the Office of the Ombudsmen, and the Office of the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment—and the appropriations for 2013/14. More

Holly Walker to the Minister of Justice on the Electoral Commission's recommendations for changes to MMP

15 May 2013 | Oral Question | Holly Walker MP

Did she receive a response from the National Party following her request for party views on the Electoral Commission's recommendations for changes to MMP; if so, what was that response?

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Holly Walker to the Minister of Justice on implementing the recommendations of the MMP review

14 May 2013 | Oral Question | Holly Walker MP

Does she intend to bring legislation to the House that will implement the recommendations of the MMP Review in time for the 2014 election? More

Govt playing politics with our electoral system

14 May 2013 | Press Release | Holly Walker MP

The Government has today confirmed that they are putting politics before the public by not implementing the Electoral Commission's MMP recommendations before the next election, the Green Party said today. More

Green Co-leader selects impressive young Aucklander as Youth MP

10 May 2013 | Press Release | Russel Norman MP

Green Party Co-leader Dr Russel Norman is proud to announce Isabella Lenihan-Ikin as his Youth MP for this year's Youth Parliament. More

Catherine Delahunty speaks in memory of the late Hon Parekura Horomia

08 May 2013 | Speech | Catherine Delahunty MP

He mihi nui ki te tangata whenua o Mangatuna, o Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti, me ngā iwi katoa o Te Tai Rāwhiti, tēnā koutou. More

Catherine Delahunty speaks in memory of the late Hon Parekura Horomia

07 May 2013 | Speech | Catherine Delahunty MP

I would just like to stand and acknowledge all who have come from Te Tai Rāwhiti. I had the privilege of living and working in your rohe for some time. I acknowledge your loss and your contribution by giving us one of your favourite sons. More

John Key’s Mitt Romney moment

07 May 2013 | Press Release | Russel Norman MP

John Key has had his own Mitt Romney moment when he was caught out telling a business audience what he really thinks instead of the usual manufactured spin, Green Party co-leader Dr Russel Norman said today. More

Poroporoaki ki a Parekura Horomia

07 May 2013 | Speech | Metiria Turei MP

Speech to honour Parekura Horomia. More

Young Nelson environmentalist selected as Green Youth MP

07 May 2013 | Press Release | Gareth Hughes MP

Green Party MP Gareth Hughes is proud to announce Raven Maeder as his Youth MP for this year's Youth Parliament. More

Key’s law allows more GCSB spying on New Zealanders

06 May 2013 | Press Release | Russel Norman MP

The Prime Minister's new spy laws reward the GCSB with significantly greater powers to spy on New Zealanders, despite overwhelming evidence of failure at the agency, says the Green Party. More

Green Co-leader selects Westport student as Youth MP

01 May 2013 | Press Release | Metiria Turei MP

Green Party Co-leader Metiria Turei has named Danielle Lusk as her Youth MP for this year's Youth Parliament. More

Greens welcome election inquiry report

01 May 2013 | Press Release | Holly Walker MP

The Green Party welcomes the release of the Justice and Electoral Committee's inquiry into the 2011 General Election, and urges the Government to implement the recommendations in time for the 2014 election. More

Wainuiomata student selected as Green Youth MP

01 May 2013 | Press Release | Holly Walker MP

Green Party MP Holly Walker is excited to announce Anchal Singh as her Youth MP for this year's Youth Parliament. More

Young Pasifika leader selected as Green Youth MP

01 May 2013 | Press Release | Jan Logie MP

Green Party MP Jan Logie is excited to announce Corey Fuimaono as her Youth MP for this year's Youth Parliament. More

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