Minister of Climate Change James Shaw says the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) assessment report is a stark reminder of why New Zealand needs to plan for the worst effects of climate change.

“We send our thoughts and aroha to the victims and their whānau as they deal with this shocking terror attack,” Green Party Co-leader Marama Davidson says.

The Green Party will not attend Parliament while Wellington is at Alert Level 4 this week.

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James Shaw has been re-elected as the male Co-leader of the Green Party at its AGM in Silverstream today.

The Green Party has appointed a new Parliamentary Chief of Staff, Robin Campbell.

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The Green Party is urging Wellington City Council to pass an ambitious Spatial Plan that sets Wellington up for action on the housing crisis, allowing for more new homes close to the city centre.

New rebates for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles start July 1 with up to $8,625 for new vehicles and $3,450 for used. Electric vehicle chargers now available every 75km along most state highways to give Kiwis confidence. Low Emission Transport Fund will have nearly four times the funding by 2023 to continue to grow the nationwide EV charging network and support other low emission refuelling networks. Electric Vehicle Buyers Guide available to help guide potential buyers.  Govt intends to set up...

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