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Greens call on new Minister to make up for the refugee support not provided during pandemic
On World Refugee Day, the Green Party is calling on the new Minister for Immigration, Michael Wood to make up for the support that was not provided to people forced to leave their home countries during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Govt must expand meth rehabilitation programme nationwide
As the Government celebrates the start of Te Ara Oranga in Eastern Bay of Plenty today, the Green Party is calling for the successful drug harm reduction programme to be expanded nationwide.
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Testing removal means domestic protections needed
The Green Party says the removal of pre-departure testing for arrivals into New Zealand means the Government must step up domestic measures to protect communities most at risk.
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RSE overhaul needed to centre workers’ rights
The long overdue resumption of the Pacific Access Category and Samoan Quota must be followed by an overhaul of the Recognised Seasonal Employers (RSE) scheme, says the Green Party.
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Lessons must be learned from Delta response
Lessons must be learned from the Government's response to the Delta outbreak, which the Ministry of Health confirmed today left Māori, Pacific, and disabled communities at greater risk.
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Govt must listen to child sector experts on Oranga Tamariki oversight
The Green Party is calling on the Government to withdraw the proposed Oranga Tamariki oversight legislation which strips away independence and fails to put children at the heart.
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Petition calls on Auckland Mayor to pedestrianise Queen Street
Green MP for Auckland Central Chlöe Swarbrick, in partnership with the City Centre Residents’ Group, has today launched a petition calling on the Mayor of Auckland Phil Goff to pedestrianise Queen Street.
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Agricultural emissions proposal falls short
The He Waka Eke Noa agricultural emissions pricing proposal leaves more questions than answers, the Green Party says.
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Pacific engagement must tackle climate change and avoid militarisation
Aotearoa must retain its independent foreign policy in the Pacific region, the Green Party says.
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Decoupling work visas key to ending migrant exploitation
The Greens welcome the Productivity Commission’s report into our immigration settings, reiterating the need to decouple work visas from single employers.