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A chance to recognise unpaid work
Minister for Women Julie Anne Genter is celebrating the value of unpaid work to celebrate International Women’s Day 2019. “This year, my partner and I have welcomed the birth of our first child. As a full time working mum, I rely on unpaid work by my partner to enable me to do my job,” says Ms Genter. “The caring work that has traditionally been shouldered by women needs to be recognised as productive and valuable work, and shared between all genders. “The Government is delivering its...
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Amendment to Misuse of Drugs Act will ensure addiction is treated like the health issue it is
The Green Party welcomes the introduction of legislation to address the synthetic drugs crisis and broader addiction problems in Aotearoa.
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National shouldn’t stop the will of the people on MMP changes: Green Party
Green Party Justice spokesperson Golriz Ghahraman has called on National Party leader Simon Bridges to follow the will of the people and add his voice to MMP changes that were recommended in 2012.
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Green Party welcome further efforts to stop tax evasion
The Green Party welcomes further steps to combat tax evasion, Green Party Co-leader James Shaw said today.
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New survey shows Māori support for legal cannabis
The Green Party welcome the survey on Māori support for legalisation and regulation of cannabis released today, says Green Party Māori Development spokesperson Marama Davidson.
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Green Party introduce suite of measures to strengthen democracy
A suite of measures to strengthen democracy are being proposed by the Green Party with a Member’s Bill.
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Funding to back nature and save our wildlife
New Government funding will see the Department of Conservation invest an extra $76 million over the next four years to address New Zealand’s biodiversity crisis. “More than 4000 of our native plants and wildlife are threatened or at risk of extinction,” said Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage. “In the 750 years since humans arrived in New Zealand, more than 50 native bird species have gone extinct, three frogs, at least three lizards, one freshwater fish, four plants and an unknown number...
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Changing birth certificates long overdue
The Green Party is deeply disappointed to see the Births, Deaths, Marriages and Relationships Registration Bill delayed after going through the Select Committee process.
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National would rather save landlords some cash than look after sick kids: Green Party
The National Party is more concerned about the back pocket of property investors than sick kids and the elderly, Green Party Co-leader Marama Davidson said today.
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A warm, dry, safe home for renters with new healthy home standards
The Green Party welcome new healthy homes standards that are a step towards renters having a warm, dry, safe home.