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  • Great South Basin drilling application shows loophole in law

    Gareth Hughes April 10, 2019 9:54 AM
    News that OMV intend to start drilling in the Great South Basin is bad news for our planet, the Green Party said today. “It is time to put a line in the sand on offshore oil and gas drilling,” Green Party Energy & Resources spokesperson Gareth Hughes says.  “Only the Green Party is committed to stop deep sea oil drilling. This isn’t the future we want for New Zealand or the world. “The consent application announced today for oil drilling...
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  • Green Party Bill on Country of Origin Food Labelling passes into law

    Gareth Hughes November 29, 2018 7:35 AM
    A Green Party member’s bill that allows New Zealanders to know where their food comes was passed almost unanimously by Parliament today, Green Party MP Gareth Hughes has announced. 
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  • Fireworks belong in public displays not pop-up shops

    Gareth Hughes October 31, 2018 10:51 AM
    The Green Party has written to the Environment select committee asking for it to consult the public on banning the private sale and use of fireworks.
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  • Green Party calls for oil drilling loophole to be closed

    Gareth Hughes October 18, 2018 11:26 AM
    The Green Party will propose an amendment to the Crown Minerals Act Amendment Bill to close a current loophole that allows for oil and gas companies to extend their permits for offshore drilling.
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  • Rodeo report a disappointment and fails animals

    Gareth Hughes October 16, 2018 8:58 AM
    The Green Party believes animals should not suffer to provide entertainment for people and we are calling for a ban on the use of animals in rodeo events.
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  • Green Party calls on Commerce Commission to investigate supermarket duopoly

    Gareth Hughes October 11, 2018 4:13 PM
    Supermarkets should be the next industry to come under scrutiny once the law has passed that allows for the Commerce Commission to properly investigate petrol companies in New Zealand, says Green Party MP Gareth Hughes. 
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  • Bill to end new offshore oil and gas permits a win for the planet

    Gareth Hughes September 24, 2018 5:37 PM
    The Green Party welcome the introduction of the Crown Minerals Amendment Bill, which will legislate to officially stop new offshore oil and gas exploration permits.
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  • Greens celebrate funding revolution for Wellington walkways, cycleways, and public transport

    Gareth Hughes August 31, 2018 2:33 PM
    The Green Party has welcomed the record level of investment for Wellington in clean, green transport choices like walking, cycling, new trains, and faster public transport. Wellington based Green Party MP Gareth Hughes, said today: “Wellington locals love cycling and walking in and around our city. That’s why I am stoked that this Government has announced funding for a separated pathway connecting the city and the Hutt Valley as part of the transport package. “It’s a game changer for the...
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  • Green Party welcomes High Court seabed mining decision

    Gareth Hughes August 28, 2018 5:48 PM
    The Green Party is celebrating this court victory for the environment with the High Court saying the EPA’s Decision Making Committee’s interpretation of the law was inconsistent with the purpose of the EEZ Act. “This is a win for people power and for the whales and dolphins who live in this area threatened by mining”, said Green Party MP Gareth Hughes. “The result is thanks to the dedication of Ngati Ruanui, Forest and Bird, Greenpeace and Kiwis against Seabed Mining...
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  • Green Party secures access to training funding to help animals during emergencies

    Gareth Hughes August 28, 2018 1:52 PM
    The Green Party today welcomes correspondence by Government to allow animal organisations to access Emergency Management Adult Community Education training funding to support animals in emergencies. “Kiwis love their pets and in times of crisis it’s important they aren’t forgotten,“ says Green Party animal welfare spokesperson Gareth Hughes. “Previously, despite having official roles in natural disaster responses, animal groups could not access funding to better prepare their volunteers to support animals in emergencies. “I wrote to the Minister of Education...
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