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David Clendon MP
David Clendon MP
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Recent news about Tourism

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

Otago Rail Trail comes full circle

14 Mar 2012 | Press Release | Kevin Hague MP

The trail that helped inspire the New Zealand Cycle Trail project — the Otago Rail Trail — has been incorporated as a Great Ride in that same network, the Green Party said today.

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David Clendon on Southland District Council (Stewart Island/Rakiura Visitor Levy) Empowering Bill — Second Reading

28 Feb 2012 | Speech | David Clendon MP

I am pleased to take a short call on the Southland District Council (Stewart Island/Rakiura Visitor Levy) Empowering Bill. I also have had one trip to Rakiura, which, of course, was once called the South Island; the larger land mass to the north was the Middle Island. More

Open letter to Auckland councillors over the development of Te Arai beach

21 Oct 2011 | Blog post | Russel Norman MP

Posted below is an letter to the mayor and councillors of Auckland from concerned Aucklander John Shaw. John is a surfer who’s passionate about the stunning beauty of Te Arai beach More

Keith Locke during the urgent debate on Auckland transport and the Rugby World Cup

15 Sep 2011 | Speech | Keith Locke MP

It is tragic right now when there is 35 times more being spent on roading in the current Budget than on public transport infrastructure. That is a disgrace. More

Joint Greens-Govt national on-road cycle trail launches this weekend

19 Aug 2011 | Press Release | Kevin Hague MP

The first on-road leg of the New Zealand Cycle Trail opens this weekend, running from Taumarunui to New Plymouth on the Forgotten Highway taking cyclists through some of the North Island's most spectacular scenery.

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Kevin Hague on the Freedom Camping Bill - In Committee, Third Reading

16 Aug 2011 | Speech | Kevin Hague MP

I rise to take a call in the third reading of the Freedom Camping Bill. I was disappointed to miss the Committee stage, because it was clearly a lively debate, to which I had wished to contribute many remarks. More

Gareth Hughes on the Freedom Camping Bill | In Committee

16 Aug 2011 | Speech | Gareth Hughes MP

I acknowledge there is a poo problem when one goes out across the countryside, and there is a legitimate freedom camping issue of waste being disposed of unwisely in our natural areas. More

Kevin Hague - Freedom Camping Bill - second reading

11 Aug 2011 | Speech | Kevin Hague MP

I would like to say it is a pleasure to take a call on the ridiculous Freedom Camping Bill, but, sadly, that is not the case. More

Joint Greens-Govt cycle trail initiative launches next month on Forgotten World Highway

29 Jul 2011 | Press Release | Kevin Hague MP

The first three touring routes of the much anticipated Nga Haeranga New Zealand Cycle Trail will open on 20 August with cycle tours planned in Central North Island.

Green Party MP and avid cyclist Kevin Hague said the trail, a joint initiative between the Green Party and the Government, was a great start to what will be a national cycle network. More

Kevin Hague questions the government about Sky City licence

14 Jun 2011 | Oral Question | Kevin Hague MP

Does he stand by his statement on Breakfast yesterday that "we're constantly changing aquaculture laws, or fishing laws, or whatever it might be. I mean in the case of Sky City, that particular licence is site specific"? More

Kevin Hague speaks on the Freedom Camping Bill (First Reading)

09 Jun 2011 | Speech | Kevin Hague MP
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I am a freedom camper. I spend my holidays cycle touring this great country of ours, or at least I used to spend my holidays doing that, when I was able to take my holidays at times when I was not competing with peak motorised traffic on the roads. More

Save the Mokihinui Lunchtime Forum with Kevin Hague at Canterbury University

Event | Kevin Hague MP

You are warmly welcomed to join Green MP Kevin Hauge for a film screening and a discussion around the campaign to save the Mokihinui River from hydro dam development. Students and the general public both welcome! More

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