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Independent expert advisors on future emission reductions announced
Expert, trusted and independent advice will be essential to ensuring New Zealand plays its part solving the challenge of climate change. Today, the Minister for Climate Change, James Shaw announced the team of experts who now have the important task of providing governments with that advice.
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Discounted electric-bikes offered to public sector workers
Discounted electric bikes will be offered up to public sector staff across the country as part of the Government’s work to reduce transport emissions and support healthier transport options.
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Surgical mesh restorative justice report received
Associate Health Minister Julie Anne Genter has received the report back from a surgical mesh restorative justice process undertaken by Victoria University.
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Justice report highlights systemic racism and inequality: Green Party
The Green Party welcome two reports that speak to fixing our justice system so that systemic racism does not further hurt our Māori communities, and so that proper rehabilitation can occur.
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Green Budget win backs public sector leadership on climate change
The Greens in Government have today won a significant investment to help move the public sector estate onto clean, renewable energy, Green Party Co-leader, James Shaw, said today.
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Two year review and stronger human rights safeguards set to improve Government’s anti-terror bill
The Green Party is pleased with further improvements to the Government’s proposed terrorism law, Green Party MP Golriz Ghahraman said today.
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Govt pledges next steps on plastic waste
The Government will phase out more single-use plastics following the success of its single-use plastic bag ban earlier this year and the release today of a pivotal report for dealing with waste.
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Climate change lens on major Government decisions
Major decisions made by the Government will now be considered under a climate change lens, Minister for Climate Change James Shaw announced today.
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NZ to Join IMO Convention to Reduce Ship Emissions
New Zealand will sign up to new international maritime regulations to reduce ship emissions and lift air quality around ports and harbours, Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter announced today.
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Draft bill will ensure informed referendum debate on cannabis control and regulation
The Green Party welcome draft legislation for the cannabis referendum which will provide the information required for a constructive debate on a controlled, health-based approach to cannabis in New Zealand.