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Green Party respond to Royal Commission report into March 15 terror attack
The Green Party welcome the concluding report for the Royal Commission into the terror attack on a Christchurch mosque on March 15 2019. -
Green Party sign on to international campaign to #MakeAmazonPay
Green Party spokesperson on Human Rights and Foreign Affairs Golriz Ghahraman has signed on to a letter from law makers around the world, pledging to make Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos pay his debts to workers, communities and the planet. -
Reports of prisoner abuse show need for prisons rethink and independent oversight
Reports of an asthmatic woman being bombed in her cell with pepper spray, being forced to lie face down on the ground to be fed, and having to show used sanitary items to guards to receive more, shows obscene human rights violations that need addressing, Green Party Corrections and Human Rights spokesperson Golriz Ghahraman said today. -
Report of alleged war crimes by Australian Defence Force in Afghanistan a distressing reminder of the need for accountability and transparency
The Green Party strongly condemns the revelation of alleged war crimes by the Australian Defence Force in Afghanistan, with an alleged unlawful killing of 39 people by 25 Special Forces personnel. -
Green Party responds to NZ First Foundation SFO charges
Green Party spokesperson on Electoral Issues Golriz Ghahraman said: “We’re glad to see the SFO has laid charges before the election, so voters have more clarity on what is going on before they cast a vote. -
Green Party MP Golriz Ghahraman responds to March 15 terrorist sentencing
Green Party MP Golriz Ghahraman said today: “We send all our love and solidarity to the Muslim community in Aotearoa, including those who bravely shared their words in court this week. -
Lowering voting age will strengthen democracy: Greens
The Green Party is backing a move to lower the voting age to 16, being heard in the High Court this week. -
National doubles down on lack of care for Kiwis overseas
The Green Party is deeply disappointed but unsurprised at National resorting to the politics of division in its new border policy, showing a complete lack of regard for New Zealanders overseas. -
Former Defence Force Chiefs must front up over torture allegations: Green Party
The Green Party is calling for the Defence Force Chiefs in place between 2010-2017 to front up and explain how dishonesty, process and policy failures within the Defence Force led to ‘a series of incorrect statements in briefings to ministers and public releases’ regarding alleged breaches of international torture prevention law in Afghanistan. -
Green Party protects stranded Kiwis from $3000 fee for coming home
The Green Party are ensuring that New Zealanders who were overseas when COVID-19 hit will not be charged for the cost of isolation or quarantine if they return home to live.