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Government must respect Court’s Uber employee decision
Today’s court ruling upholding the rights of Uber drivers is a message to the Government that it must not tamper with employment protections.
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Fast track still on track to environmental destruction
Our environment remains at risk despite the Government's proposed changes to its controversial fast-track legislation.
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Ohinemuri River pollution highlights mining risks
The harrowing images of the severely polluted Ohinemuri River caused by an old mining shaft could become a more common occurrence under the mining regime the Government is looking to roll out.
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Govt overreach on councils an assault on local democracy
The Government’s move to enforce austerity measures on councils is an assault on local democracy.
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Govt must maintain Treaty provisions in Corrections Bill
The Green Party is calling on the Government to support its proposed amendments to leave Treaty provisions in the Corrections Bill.
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Greens call on Luxon to abandon Treaty Principles Bill following Waitangi Tribunal report
The Green Party is calling on Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to abandon the Treaty Principles Bill following the Waitangi Tribunal’s scathing report on the proposed legislation.
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Rising rents continue to inflict hardship on households
Statistics released today show that rents have increased at 4.3 per cent compared to the same period last year. This comes after last month’s 4.8 per cent hike compared to July last year.
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Govt fails disabled communities again
The Government’s move to limit the role of Whaikaha is a major setback for disabled people.
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RBNZ lowers OCR, Govt continues ‘let them eat cake’ strategy
While the Reserve Bank lowers the Official Cash Rate, it’s this Government’s policies driving poverty in our communities.
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Govt deals another blow to Maori-Crown relations
The cuts to Te Arawhiti will worsen relations between Māori and the Crown.