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Greens welcome work on electoral reform, but call for recommendations of previous reviews to be implemented without delay
The Green Party welcomes the review of New Zealand’s electoral laws as chance to make elections fairer and more accessible.
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Govt plan risks vulnerable communities
The Green Party says the Government’s planned roadmap for Auckland risks the safety of vulnerable communities and children.
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Climate crisis demands better transport options
The Green Party said the Government’s decision to scrap the Northern Pathway highlights the need for urgent, people-centred transport options.
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Seabed mining application rejected, moratorium necessary next step
The Supreme Court decision to decline an application by Trans-Tasman Resources will help protect the seabed, marine mammals, fish and other marine life off the South Taranaki coast from seabed mining.
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Extend transitional medicinal cannabis standards to ease patients’ suffering
The Green Party is calling on the Minister of Health, Andrew Little to extend ‘transitional standards’ for medicinal cannabis to prevent thousands of patients being cut off from their medicine.
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Pathways to residency a win for Green Party
A one-off broad residency pathway will ensure tens of thousands of migrants who have made Aotearoa New Zealand their home can settle here and thrive into the future.
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Significant power shift vital for our mokopuna
The Green Party and its Te Mātāwaka caucus welcomes the release of the Oranga Tamariki ministerial advisory board’s report, which echoes what many inquiries have been saying for years.
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Government should cover all birth injuries and trauma
The Green Party says expanding coverage for birth injuries is a step in the right direction, but much more still needs to be done to ensure ACC is a person-centred organisation that provides comprehensive support for all birth injuries and birth trauma.
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Kiwis overseas must be allowed to vote next year
New Zealanders stranded overseas should be allowed to vote in next year’s local government elections and the 2023 general election, the Green Party said today.
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Disability-assist dog Bill to have first reading today
After being delayed due to lockdown, Ricardo Menéndez March’s Members Bill to ensure that disabled New Zealanders do not face discrimination for having a disability assist dog will have its first reading in Parliament today.