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The time is now for overstayer amnesty
With the alarming number of Dawn Raids occurring, the Green Party is calling on the Minister to immediately grant an amnesty to all overstayers.
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Greens launch petition to protect conservation lands from mining by Mineralogy International Limited
The Green Party has today launched a petition calling for conservation land to be protected from mining by big overseas companies such as Mineralogy International Limited, which Australian billionaire Clive Palmer is a director of.
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Lower North Island rail on the right track, but more investment needed
Government investment in a new fleet of trains in the lower North Island is another win for Green Party solutions - but much more ambition will be needed to build a truly climate-friendly network of intercity passenger services across Aotearoa.
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Another “no frills” vision on tax
It could not be clearer: more Green MPs is the only way New Zealand will get a government that will rebalance the tax system and provide everyone with what they need to live a good life.
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Richest NZers don’t pay their fair share - and Parliament can fix it
Long awaited High Wealth Individual Research released by Minister David Parker’s office today shows, again, the Government must act to tax wealth and create a fair economy.
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Racing Minister gambling with dogs’ lives in unnecessary and self-imposed delay
The Green Party is concerned with reports that the Racing Minister is kicking decisions on the future of greyhound racing until after the election.
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Persistent inflation shows urgent need to tax wealth
The Green Party is calling on the Government to tax the super wealthy as inflation, largely driven by continued increases in the cost of essentials like food and housing, persists.
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Government must end benefit sanctions and cancel debt
The Government needs to end benefit sanctions, cancel debt to the Ministry of Social Development, and immediately lift benefits, says the Green Party.
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Labour must come to table on RSE residency
The Green Party welcomes National’s support of residency pathways to RSE workers, and is urging Labour to join this emerging cross-party consensus.
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National's drought of ideas won't help farmers facing climate change
Christopher Luxon and the National Party have once again presented another lazy, back-of-the-napkin policy to Aotearoa.