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Greens welcome life-saving treatments for rare disorders
The Green Party welcomes the news that Pharmac will fully fund Spinraza for people under the age of 18.
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Greens welcome Government coming to party on reducing alcohol harm
The Green Party are celebrating today’s introduction of the Government’s Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Community Participation) Amendment Bill, effectively adopting Part One of Chlöe Swarbrick’s Harm Minimisation Bill.
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Greens support Operation Pātiki restoring name for awa
The Green Party is proud to support Kohupātiki Marae to uphold the mana of their awa.
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COVID inquiry disappointingly narrow
The Green Party welcomes a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic – but is disappointed with the narrow scope.
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Greens call on every party to improve accessibility
The Green Party is calling on all political parties to commit to stronger representation for disabled people at every level of politics.
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Greens will keeping pushing to protect public ownership of water
The Green Party will continue to push for strong protections of core public assets so they cannot be sold off against the wishes of New Zealanders.
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US court decision shows need for stronger protection of Māui dolphin
A decision by a United States Court to ban seafood imports from New Zealand shows the Government needs to do more to protect Māui dolphins.
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NZ needs strong protection against water privatisation
New Zealanders deserve strong protection against the future privatisation of water assets, the Green Party says.
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Political parties call for action on Iran
Parties from across Parliament have come together to call on the Government to take decisive action to hold those responsible for violence and human rights violations in Iran to account.
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Social workers need to see pay equity immediately
The Green Party is welcoming today’s announcement that pay equity will be extended to more social workers, and urges the Government to work with unions to get this sorted as quickly as possible.