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Moratorium on deep sea mining needed right now
The Green Party is calling on the Government to announce its support urgently for a moratorium on deep sea mining under the high seas, after Pacific nations joined forces this week to demand change.
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Green Party secures free masks in schools
Political pressure from the Green Party has pushed the Government to supply free masks to kids and teachers in schools across Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Alcohol harm minimisation bill pulled from biscuit tin
After years of research and advocacy, Parliament will finally consider legislation to take meaningful action on alcohol harm, says the Greens.
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Joint Statement: NZ and EU free trade agreement opportunity to support climate friendly and equitable future
The Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand and the European Greens have published a joint statement calling for the NZ-EU Free Trade Agreement to support climate action, phase out fossil fuel subsidies, cut agriculture emissions, protect human rights, and uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
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Get moving with Wellington light rail now
The Green Party is calling on the Government to guarantee that it will complete light rail and improve walking, cycling, and bus journeys across Wellington before digging new high-carbon tunnels.
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NZ not making waves at oceans conference
The Green Party is urging Oceans and Fisheries Minister David Parker to commit to stronger ocean protection around Aotearoa and on the high seas while at the United Nations Oceans Conference in Portugal this week.
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Democracy reforms are a Green win but we still need to cap donations
A strong Green voice in Parliament has helped reduce the influence large secret money will have in future elections and finally ensured overseas New Zealanders will retain the right to vote even while stranded by the Pandemic. But, the Government needs to go further to ensure our democracy works for everyone.
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Bin the Misuse of Drugs Act, most New Zealanders agree
A new poll shows that the majority of people back the Greens’ call on the Government to overhaul the country’s criminally punitive, anti-evidence drug law.
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US abortion decision reinforces need to protect rights in Aotearoa
The US Supreme Court’s decision on abortion is a reminder that we must take nothing for granted in Aotearoa, the Green Party says.
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Migrant healthcare workers need fair pay as well as residency
Migrant nurses, aged-care and support workers need fair pay as well as equitable pathways to residency, not half-baked measures from National.