Kevin Hague MP
Kevin has a broad range of experience in the health sector. He was a member of the National Health Committee (2001-05); He was Chair of the NZ Public Health Advisory Committee (2002-04); a Member of the Community Sector Task Force (2003); Chair of the West Coastal Pathway (since 2005), Chair of the Waiheke Special Needs Trust (1998-2003); Chair of the Oneroa Business Association (1996-1998); and Executive member of the Piritahi Marae Hauora trust (1997 – 1999). Kevin's achievements also include being in the team that stopped the 1985 All Black tour to South Africa, and being one of the leaders of the campaign for the 1993 Human Rights Act. Kevin brings significant practical skill, experience and resourcefulness combined with a personal passion.
Kevin was on the West Coast Tai Poutini Conservation Board from 2004-06. He was co-organiser of the 2007 ‘Sustainable Coast’, has been involved in the leadership of Mountain Bike NZ since 2001 and is a member of 'Cycling Advocates' Network'. Kevin was involved in environmental advocacy on Waiheke Island from 1994 to 2003.
He has a long and active history in advocating for gay rights. Kevin has extensive experience in Pakeha Treaty advocacy and gay rights advocacy, including HLR. Kevin is a campaigner for human rights and co-Chair and organiser of the 1989 NZ Gay and Lesbian Conference, and a co-organiser of the first Hero Party in 1991; Kevin has long term involvement in the anti-apartheid movement. He has been strategic adviser to many NGOs over the past 25 years.
Green Party Spokesperson on: Conservation, Health and Wellbeing (Health Services, Health Promotion, Hospitals, Mental Health), ACC, Community Economic Development, Rural Affairs, Biosecurity & Customs, Cycling & Active Transport, Rainbow Issues, Oceans, Gambling, Sport & Recreation.
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Kevin Hague on Backbenchers this week! Wednesday 24th March.
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THIS WEEK ON BACK BENCHES: Watch Wallace Chapman, Damian Christie, the Back Benches Panel and special guests go head to head over the week’s hottest topics!
Paparoa National Park must remain wild
Plans to punch holes into Paparoa National Park for profit are a misguided assault on our clean green image. "National Parks are our premiere wild places, much loved by tourists and locals alike, and John Key's Government is not ruling out open pit mining in these areas," said Mr Hague.
Kevin Hague's third reading of the Accident Compensation Amendment Bill
"It is no secret, I guess, that the Greens will be voting against the Accident Compensation Amendment Bill at its third reading. I will not repeat the arguments that I have made through the various stages of the bill, but I will touch on them and build somewhat."
Kevin Hague's fourth call during the committee stage of the Injury Prevention, Rehibilitation, and Compensation Amendment Bill
"In recent months we have seen not only those changes to sensitive claims processing, where ACC has changed its interpretation of what the law says about mental injury and about the way that that test is applied. That has resulted in a significant shifting of cost from the State on to the victims of sexual abuse, effectively re-victimising them."
Kevin Hague's third call during the committee stage of the Injury Prevention, Rehibilitation, and Compensation Amendment Bill
"I spoke yesterday about our commitment and support for the social contract that lies at the very heart of the accident compensation scheme, in which New Zealanders gave up their right to sue in return for a 24/7, no-fault scheme that would provide full compensation and full rehabilitation, based on the principles that were outlined in the Woodhouse report. "
Kevin Hague's second call during the committee stage of the Injury Prevention, Rehibilitation, and Compensation Amendment Bill
Kevin takes a second call during the committe stage of the Injury Prevention, Rehibilitation, and Compensation Amendment Bill. This bill was passed under Urgency on Wednesday 24 February after a whole day of debating in the House.
Kevin Hague's second reading speech on the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment Bill
"Whatever the motivation behind the National Party’s smoke and mirrors exercise to manufacture a crisis in ACC, the Green Party will continue to oppose this mean-spirited Bill and work towards the restoration of the Woodhouse principles and the fundamental right to a fair go, upon which our ACC scheme was founded."
Cuts to ACC unfair and unnecessary
The legislation to undermine ACC that is before the house today is both unfair and unnecessary, said the Green Party.
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