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Greens call for students to be lifted out of poverty with Guaranteed Minimum Income
The Green Party is calling for a Guaranteed Minimum Income to be implemented after the election to help students not captured by the wage subsidy scheme.
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International recognition of Wairarapa Moana celebrated in Conservation Week
The North Island’s third largest wetland ecosystem has been approved as a Wetland of International Importance, Minister of Conservation Eugenie Sage announced today.
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Greens support iwi-led checkpoints
The Green Party supports iwi-led checkpoints, which play a crucial role in protecting communities most susceptible to the pandemic.
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National doubles down on lack of care for Kiwis overseas
The Green Party is deeply disappointed but unsurprised at National resorting to the politics of division in its new border policy, showing a complete lack of regard for New Zealanders overseas.
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Increase to sick leave crucial to health response: Greens
The Green Party is calling for paid sick leave to increase from five to ten days, to ensure people can stay home when unwell to keep all of us safe.
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Green Party welcomes new wage subsidy scheme
The Green Party says the new wage subsidy and leave schemes announced today offer much-needed support for people struggling with the latest COVID-19 outbreak.
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Green MPs in Auckland to stay in region during Alert Level 3
Auckland-based Green Party MPs will remain in the city to help stem the spread of COVID-19.
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Political parties should stop naked political self-interest and accept the Election Date change: Greens
Green Party Co-leader James Shaw said today: “The Green Party has always held the view that any change in Election Day should ensure that our democracy and collective health is strong."
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James Shaw awaiting precautionary COVID-19 test result
Green Party Co-leader James Shaw is awaiting the result of a precautionary COVID-19 test after travelling to the South Auckland area over the weekend.
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Greens call for continued commitment to science from political leaders
The Green Party is calling for a renewed commitment to trust medical science, following community transmission of COVID-19.