Wellington Greens
This is the home page of the Wellington Green Party. Read on for local issues, events and how to get involved.
The Rimutaka Greens have a wiki, also
Peak oil and public transport: Cullen's revelation
02 Oct 2008The Green Party have challenged Labour to redirect the billions of dollars earmarked for New Zealand's largest ever roading programme into public transport, following Dr Cullen's admission yesterday that people will choose public transport if it is provided and that Peak Oil is real.
Green Light for Community Conservation Fund
24 Sep 2008We know that involving the community in conservation is a highly cost effective method that maximises public involvement and support for conservation initiatives. The projects set to be funded will further empower communities to return to a relationship of kaitiakitanga with their natural environment—restoring a local stream is one of the most practical steps we can take to act locally in response to massive problems like climate change and the loss of biodiversity. It’s one of the best ways we can exercise our responsibility creatively alongside others.
NZ maps show who oil prices are hitting most
23 Sep 2008Following a record US$25 spike in the price of a barrel of oil, Green Party Co-leader Jeanette Fitzsimons has released a series of city maps which show how well, or badly, New Zealand’s suburban populations are prepared for rising oil prices.
Save the Mokihinui
An audio-visual presentation by Green Party candidate Quentin Duthie on the Save the Mokihinui campaign
The Amazon Trio
Fundraising chamber concert by Amazon Trio, 7.30pm at Greytown Little Theatre.
The Green Caravan at the Daffodil Festival
Come and visit us - we will be there all day with a stall and a Green Caravan at The Daffodil Festival, Carterton.
General Information about the Wellington Greens
10 Apr 2008Wellington Greens Website: www.wellingtongreens.org.nz
General electorates: Wairarapa, Mana, Ohariu, Rimutaka, Wellington Central, Rongotai and Hutt South.
Maori electorates: parts of Ikaroa-Rawhiti, Te Tai Hauāuru and Te Tai Tonga.
Children of the Silk Road: Rongotai Film Fundraiser
A film fundraiser for the Rongotai branch of the Green Party. The Children of the Silk Road is a sweeping but intimate story set against war-torn China in the 1930’s. Bring a friend!
Events
Aro Valley Candidates Meeting - Sue Kedgley
Come and support Sue Kedgley MP at the Aro Valley Meet the Candidates Forum for Wellington Central Candidates - 7pm Tuesday 14 October, Aro Valley Community Centre.
Rongotai Meet the Candidates Meeting - Russel Norman
Come and support Russel Norman MP at the Rongotai meet the candidates meeting in Newtown. 15 October 7.30pm - St Anne's Catholic Parish Hall
'That the Women's Vote will Make the Difference' Breakfast Debate - Sue Kedgley
Come and support Sue Kedgley MP at Breakfast Debate Election 08.
'That the Women's Vote will Make the Difference'
Mt Vic Meet the Candidates Meeting - Sue Kedgley
Come and support Sue Kedgley MP at the Meet the Candidates Meeting in Mt Vic, 16 October 7.30pm, Tararua Tramping Club Hall, Moncrieff St, Wellington
Stand Up Against Poverty - Keith Locke & Sue Kedgley
Come and support Keith Locke MP & Sue Kedgley MP at the Standing Up for Poverty Event - 17 October 11.30am, Civic Square, Wellington
Visit the website to find out more: www.standagainstpoverty.org