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Child poverty data shows disabled children, Māori and Pasifika being left behind
The Green Party is disappointed that disabled children and Māori and Pasifika children are still more likely to be living in poverty.
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Research shows New Zealanders want income support increased
New UMR research reveals that 69 percent of New Zealanders agree that the government should increase the amount if income support paid to those on low incomes or not in paid work.
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Green Party celebrate fast tracked timeline for banning conversion therapy, will push for best bill that properly protects the Rainbow community
The Green Party are celebrating the Labour Government bringing forward the timeline to ban conversion therapy, and will push to ensure any draft bill properly protects all of our Rainbow communities.
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Green Party welcomes PCE report that calls for more sustainable tourism
The Green Party welcomes the report that calls for more sustainable tourism by the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment.
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Green Party echoes calls for ‘brave’ action on rising inequality
The Green Party is joining the call for ‘brave policy action’ to address rapidly increasing inequality in New Zealand, which is likely to be exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Petition calling for ban on conversion therapy gains huge momentum
Aotearoa New Zealand is getting on board in record numbers to call for an urgent ban on conversion therapy.
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Green Party to take precautions with COVID-19 response
Green MPs currently in Auckland, Marama Davidson, Chlöe Swarbrick and Golriz Ghahraman, will remain in Auckland for the next 72 hours. Those in Auckland today for Big Gay Out who have flown home will self-isolate for 72 hours. These decisions will be subject to any new information that may arise in the next 24-48 hours.
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Green Party calls to end conversion therapy now
The Green Party is calling on the Labour Government to urgently prioritise banning conversion therapy.
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New Green MP takes a stand on discrimination towards our Rainbow Whānau
Ending discrimination and prejudice against takatāpui and rainbow communities will be the main priority for new Green MP Dr Elizabeth Kerekere.
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Air NZ’s possible assistance to Saudi military ships committing atrocities in Yemen appalling
The Green Party strongly condemns the revelation that Air New Zealand may have provided assistance and maintenance to Saudi Arabian vessels involved in committing atrocities in Yemen.