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Much more to do in building our urban density
While today’s announcement shows some support for bolstering urban density, it will not be enough to turn the tide on a status quo of urban sprawl.
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Govt takes transport system further down dead end road
The Government’s Land Transport GPS is another example of short-term thinking that will hurt our climate and communities.
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A step forward on cancer drug funding but more to do
The Green Party welcomes the announcement of more funding for cancer treatments and medicines, however, calls for more to be done to address the severe health inequities that come with cancer.
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Government prioritises punishing beneficiaries again
Frivolous check-ins with beneficiaries are the Government’s latest plan to find excuses to punish those on the Job Seeker allowance and add to the stigma they face.
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Labelling kids serious offenders sets rangatahi up to fail
The Government’s archaic ‘tough on crime’ approach is weak on evidence and will do little to nothing to keep our communities safe.
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Aratere grounding highlights urgent need for replacement ships
The grounding of the Aratere Interislander Ferry is a wake-up call to the Coalition Government; they need to front up with a realistic long term solution to moving people and freight between our islands.
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Green Party pays tribute to former MP Keith Locke
The Green Party pays tribute to former MP and prominent activist Keith Locke who died yesterday, peacefully in hospital.
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Marine Protection Bill encouraging, but more work required
The Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Bill is an encouraging example of what cross-party co-operation can achieve.
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Failure of climate auction highlights government inaction
The lack of bids at today’s ETS auction is a sad indictment on this Government's staggering indifference to the climate crisis and their lack of a plan.
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Budget cuts chances of liveable future
Scrutiny of Budget 24 and advice to the Minister of Finance shows the Government is knowingly increasing emissions and shredding climate action.