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  • Māori now have a seat at the local government table

    Dr Elizabeth Kerekere February 25, 2021 8:48 AM
    The Green Party welcomes the passing of the Local Electorate Act Māori Wards Amendment Bill which ensures Māori have a say on local issues across Aotearoa New Zealand.
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  • A win for Māori wards across Aotearoa New Zealand

    Julie Anne Genter and Dr Elizabeth Kerekere February 01, 2021 5:30 PM
    The Green Party welcomes the Government’s position to support the representation of Māori in councils.
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  • Green Party: Auckland Council’s proposed COVID budget cuts are regressive and dangerous for the climate

    Chlöe Swarbrick June 16, 2020 9:03 AM
    The Green Party says Auckland Council’s proposed COVID budget cuts are regressive and dangerous for the climate.
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  • Local Government Policy

    March 26, 2020 12:00 PM
    Local government is essential to democracy. The actions of local governments should enhance the social, environmental, cultural, and economic wellbeing of the communities they serve. Local democracy should empower people and communities Decisions should be made at the level closest to the people and communities affected by them. Local councils that do not already use a ranked choice electoral system should hold referendums offering ranked choice elections to voters. Councils should be supported to explore and trial participatory and collaborative...
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  • Government announces climate action plan

    James Shaw August 03, 2019 1:30 PM
    Climate Change Minister James Shaw has today released the Government’s Climate Action Plan in response to the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into the low emissions economy. “Our Government is committed to a just and rapid transition to a low emissions economy, because it’s vital that we play our part looking after our planet. We’re already taking action on many of the Productivity Commission’s recommendations. Climate change is an urgent issue requiring an urgent response, to ensure a stable climate for future...
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  • Eels a sign of the health of our creeks

    Marama Davidson June 25, 2019 11:22 AM
    Central government needs to resource local councils to protect our waterways, Green Party Water spokesperson Marama Davidson said today, following reports that corporate oil dumping into Otuwairoa stream in Papakura is killing eels.   “Eels are a tāonga and a sign of the health of our Creeks. It hurts to see our waterways being dumped in like this.   “This disrespectful and deliberate dumping shows why we need to be holding corporate polluters to account.   “We also need to...
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  • Ngāi Tahu Representation Bill would have been a step forward

    Marama Davidson April 04, 2019 4:28 PM
    The Green Party is disappointed that the Ngāi Tahu Representation Bill to increase tangata whenua representation on the Canterbury Regional Council was voted down at first reading today, says Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson. “While tangata whenua have guaranteed political rights on a national level, representation is often lacking or non-existent in local government. This does not always make for robust decision making and in the past has led to significant breaches of Te Tiriti o Waitangi,” Marama Davidson said. “Local governments are willing and ready to take this step forward in giving Māori a guaranteed voice in...
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  • Time to remove Māori ward discrimination from law

    Marama Davidson February 26, 2018 11:30 AM
    The Green Party is renewing its call to remove the double standard that allows for referendum on the establishment of only Māori wards from law.
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  • Fight for better Māori representation in local govt to go on - Green Party media release

    Marama Davidson June 29, 2017 11:26 AM
    The Green Party is disappointed that its Member’s Bill to enable better Māori representation in local government was voted down last night, but is vowing to continue its campaign to make it happen.
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