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RSE overhaul needed to centre workers’ rights
The long overdue resumption of the Pacific Access Category and Samoan Quota must be followed by an overhaul of the Recognised Seasonal Employers (RSE) scheme, says the Green Party. -
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. -
Pasifika communities must be part of immigration rebalance
The Greens are calling for the Government to reconsider the immigration reset so that it better reflects our relationship with our Pacific neighbours. -
Celebrating Gasav Ne Fäeag Rotuạm Ta – Rotuman Language Week
Today marks the first celebration for Pacific Language Weeks 2022 with Gasav Ne Fäeag Rotuạm Ta – Rotuman Language Week. -
Boost support long-term for Māori and Pasifika isolation, vaccinations
The Green Party is calling on the Government to focus long-term COVID-19 support on whānau, hapū and community service providers helping Māori and Pasifika. -
Vax rollout to children must prioritise Māori and Pasifika providers
The Green Party is calling on the Government to prioritise Māori and Pasifika providers in the rollout of vaccinations to 5-11 year olds. -
Greens call out racial profiling toward Pasifika Communities
The Green Party’s Te Mātāwaka spokesperson for Pacific Peoples is condemning the consistent racial overtone during this pandemic. -
Dawn Raids apology welcomed, needs to be backed up with amnesty
The Green Party’s Te Mātāwaka Māori and Pasifika Caucus welcomes an announcement today by the Prime Minister to apologise for the Dawn Raids. -
The Green Party’s Te Mātāwaka welcomes the Wellbeing Budget 2021
Whakarongo ki te tangi a te manu o te taiao Nāna te tangi kia tuituia tatou ki te ao marama Tuia ki runga Tuia ki raro Tuia ki roto Tuia ki waho Tuia te here tangata Ka rongo te pō, ka rongo te ao Te hono a wairua Whakaputa ki Te Whaiao Ki te ao Mārama Tihei Māuri ora! Today the Green Party’s Te Mātāwaka (Māori and Pasifika) caucus supported the 2021 Budget, acknowledging the investment in Māori health,... -
Greens call for amnesty programme in open letter to immigration minister
The Green Party is calling on the Government to create a broad amnesty programme for people who overstay their visa, and for temporary visa holders to be granted residency in an open letter to the Minister for Immigration.