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Nurses could face pay cut under National
A National Government would leave nurses behind, the Green Party says. -
Budget 2022: Greens MP Dr Elizabeth Kerekere says wins for health not enough for Māori or Rainbow
Today Greens Te Mātāwaka Chair and Health Spokesperson, Dr Elizabeth Kerekere, said “The Greens have long campaigned for an independent Māori Health Authority and pathways for Takatāpui and Rainbow healthcare. “We welcome the substantial funding going into the new health system, Pae Ora, particularly for the Māori Health Authority, Iwi-Partnership Boards, Maōri health providers and workforce. The $191 million for PHARMAC will also improve the lives of many who cannot access the medicine and treatment they need. -
UNDRIP – Let’s get on with it
The Green Party welcomes the next steps towards implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) in Aotearoa, and calls on the Government to get on with the mahi of upholding Tangata Whenua rights. -
Green Party calls for ‘test to stay’ in schools, free RATs for all
The Green party is calling for “test to stay” in schools and early childhood education, and free Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) for all to protect vulnerable communities. -
Protect at-risk communities as borders open
Border changes announced today underscores the need for the Government to step-up protections for the most at-risk communities. -
It’s time for a Ministry for Rainbow Communities, say Greens
The Green Party has launched a petition calling on the Government to create a Ministry for Rainbow Communities. -
Greens celebrate historic day for Rainbow communities
The Greens are celebrating conversion practices finally being banned in Aotearoa New Zealand, following the third reading of the Conversion Practices Prohibition Bill tonight. -
Return private land to Māori, say Greens
The Green Party’s Te Mātāwaka caucus has released Hoki Whenua Mai - a discussion document outlining what the Crown should do to redress the on-going injustices of the Treaty settlement process. -
Open border in a safe and equitable way
Now the Government has decided on a date to reopen the border, the Green Party says additional steps should be taken to keep everyone safe. -
Put our most vulnerable first
Don’t forget whānau and communities most at risk, says the Green Party, as the Government lays out its three-phase plan for Omicron.