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Democracy reforms are a Green win but we still need to cap donations
A strong Green voice in Parliament has helped reduce the influence large secret money will have in future elections and finally ensured overseas New Zealanders will retain the right to vote even while stranded by the Pandemic. But, the Government needs to go further to ensure our democracy works for everyone.
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Bin the Misuse of Drugs Act, most New Zealanders agree
A new poll shows that the majority of people back the Greens’ call on the Government to overhaul the country’s criminally punitive, anti-evidence drug law.
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US abortion decision reinforces need to protect rights in Aotearoa
The US Supreme Court’s decision on abortion is a reminder that we must take nothing for granted in Aotearoa, the Green Party says.
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Migrant healthcare workers need fair pay as well as residency
Migrant nurses, aged-care and support workers need fair pay as well as equitable pathways to residency, not half-baked measures from National.
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Support workers deserve better pay
Care and support workers deserve much better than the pay rates Labour is pushing through Parliament today.
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Pay equity for kaiārahi i te reo celebrated
Recognising te reo and tikanga Māori in schools starts with pay equity, says the Green Party.
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Nurses could face pay cut under National
A National Government would leave nurses behind, the Green Party says.
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Stronger action needed to stop illegal logging
Proposed new legislation to reduce the risk that timber imported into Aotearoa New Zealand is sourced from illegal logging is a positive first step but it should go further, the Green Party says.
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Oranga Tamariki oversight bill must be withdrawn
The Government must withdraw the proposed Oranga Tamariki oversight legislation in the face of overwhelming opposition, the Green Party says.
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Maximum limit needed for political donations
The Green Party is calling on the new justice Minister, Kiritapu Allan to introduce a $35,000 annual limit on political donations.