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Three strikes law gone but not forgotten for many
The repeal of the archaic three strikes law is welcome but it doesn’t go far enough, the Green Party says.
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Better long-term planning needed for COVID
COVID-19 is here to stay and so the Government needs to put in place long-term protection measures, including mandatory ventilation standards, the Green Party says.
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Abuse revelations leave no choice but to overhaul RSE scheme
The Green Party is calling on the Government to overhaul the Recognised Seasonal Employers scheme in the wake of revelations of shocking human rights violations.
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Decent work, not sanctions
The Green Party is calling for a cross-party commitment to guaranteeing at least a living wage and safe working conditions to people seeking employment, instead of continuing benefit sanctions.
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Welfare is about support, not sanctions
The Greens are the only party with a comprehensive plan to support people on low incomes so everyone in and out of work has enough to make ends meet and provide for their families.
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Member’s bill adds to growing demands on Govt to stop deep sea mining
The Green Party is once again calling on the Government to announce its support for a moratorium on deep sea mining, and to support a member’s bill going to select committee.
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Let’s build better, warmer, and climate-friendly
The Government must take steps to ensure that the way we build our homes is helping to meet New Zealand’s climate change targets, the Green Party said.
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Mana in Mahi must guarantee liveable incomes
The Government’s employment initiatives led by the Ministry of Social Development must guarantee liveable incomes and fair working conditions, the Green Party says.
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Time to strike anti-Pacific racism from New Zealand law
A Green Party member’s bill launched today would strike an anti-Pacific racist law from the country’s books and help heal the wrongs of the past.
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Green Party welcomes new report critiquing OT Oversight bill
The Green Party once again calls on the Government to withdraw its Oversight of Oranga Tamariki Bill.