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Tertiary education in New Zealand

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David Clendon MP
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Our tertiary education system should play a role in creating a smart green economy. The Green Party has a vision for an open tertiary education system free of student debt that will contribute to real prosperity and a cleaner environment.

We are committed to reducing student debt, simplifying tertiary education funding so that academics spend time teaching and researching, and to having a sector that is accessible to anyone who wants to learn.

Recent news about Tertiary Education

The campaign thus far

15 Nov 2011 | Blog post | Zachary Dorner

It's been an exciting campaign this election for the Greens, especially to see us climb up and up in the polls! Now we're well into the final two weeks, and we'll be pushing really hard to make sure that translates to many more new Green MPs on polling day. More

Young Greens’ launch campaign online

12 Nov 2011 | Press Release | Gareth Hughes MP

Green MP Gareth Hughes today hosted the Young Greens' campaign launch via a live streaming video. More

Minister needs to keep his head down on VSM

28 Sep 2011 | Press Release | Gareth Hughes MP

Minister of Tertiary Education Steven Joyce has one last chance to reconsider his support for the voluntary student membership (VSM) bill, the Green Party said today. More

Gareth Hughes on the Education (Freedom of Association) Amendment Bill | 3rd Reading

28 Sep 2011 | Speech | Gareth Hughes MP
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GARETH HUGHES (Green) : Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou. Kia ora. We stand poised on the brink of ushering in a new dark age for students. More

Gareth Hughes - General Debate speech on Tertiary Education issues

28 Sep 2011 | Speech | Gareth Hughes MP

GARETH HUGHES: I would like to talk about tertiary education issues and why this Government, under Steven Joyce as the Minister for Tertiary Education, deserves an F. More

Gareth Hughes on the Student Loan Scheme Amendment Bill | First Reading

15 Sep 2011 | Speech | Gareth Hughes MP
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GARETH HUGHES (Green) : Kia ora, Mr Deputy Speaker. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou. Kia ora. It is great to be addressing student loans again in this Parliament so soon after we debated the last student loan bill, especially considering the crisis we are facing in this country. More

Steven Joyce: defiler of democracy

14 Sep 2011 | Blog post

Just like Auckland’s waterfront the Government is intruding into university and polytech operations by proposing stringent regulations limiting what can and can’t be done to support students. More

Keith Locke on the Education (Freedom of Association) Amendment Bill - in committee stage

07 Sep 2011 | Speech | Keith Locke MP
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KEITH LOCKE (Green): The Green Party supports the amendment put forward by Grant Robertson, w More

Gareth Hughes on the Student Loan Scheme Bill | In Committee

16 Aug 2011 | Speech | Gareth Hughes MP

GARETH HUGHES (Green) : Kia ora, Mr Chairman. He mihi nui ki a koutou. Kia ora. It is great to take a call in the Committee stage of the Student Loan Scheme Bill. More

Gareth Hughes on the Student Loan Scheme Bill | Second Reading

16 Aug 2011 | Speech | Gareth Hughes MP

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Gareth Hughes on the Education Amendment Bill (No. 4) | Second Reading

11 Aug 2011 | Speech | Gareth Hughes MP

GARETH HUGHES (Green) : Kia ora, Mr Deputy Speaker. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou. Kia ora. More

Gareth Hughes on the Education (Freedom of Association) Amendment Bill | In Committee

03 Aug 2011 | Speech | Gareth Hughes MP

GARETH HUGHES (Green) : Kia ora, Mr Chair. I would like to follow that fiery, passionate speech by Moana Mackey. I think there is a parallel situation with the ACT Party. More

My campaign opening speech!

21 Jul 2011 | Blog post | Zachary Dorner

Here it is.It was a few months ago now, but it feels like the campaign really is heating up now, so I thought it was still a good time to post it. Enjoy! More

OUSA Political Debate featuring Gareth Hughes

Event | Gareth Hughes MP

This Friday, OUSA are hosting a political debate with MPs from all major political parties.

Unlawful student loan changes in Budget?

17 May 2011 | Press Release | Gareth Hughes MP

Changes signalled to the student loan scheme in Thursday's Budget will discriminate against older people and almost certainly breach human rights law, the Green Party said today. More

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