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  • Greens win support for our cities’ cultural infrastructure

    Chlöe Swarbrick February 21, 2022 3:18 PM
    The Greens welcome targeted support for music venues, bars, cafes, theatres and the people who bring them alive, as announced by the Minister of Finance today.
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  • Green advocacy tilts balance in favour of small businesses

    Chlöe Swarbrick October 27, 2021 6:20 PM
    The Green Party’s amendment to the COVID-19 Response (Management Measures) Legislation Bill has been adopted by the Government today.
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  • Sustainable Business Policy

    March 10, 2020 12:00 PM
    Click here for our 2020 Election Priorities for Sustainable Business Click here for our 2020 Election Priorities for Sustainable Jobs Sustainable business is about creating prosperity for everyone, by supporting local jobs and businesses that are good for the environment. Government should encourage business sustainability, innovation, and creativity Government research and support should actively promote business opportunities in environmentally sustainable initiatives and practices Government procurement should support local and sustainable companies and jobs. The tax system should incentivise clean technologies,...
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  • Wellington businesses need earthquake support

    James Shaw November 28, 2016 10:09 AM
    A Government support package for earthquake-affected Wellington businesses is absolutely vital, the Green Party said today. More than 100 small and medium businesses are reportedly still affected by the earthquakes, with discussions ongoing between the Government and Wellington City Council around possible support measures. “Our city’s diverse small businesses are a key part of what makes it great and they need support to get through this,” said Green Party Co-leader James Shaw. “Wellington’s economic muscle might be the public sector...
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  • Government needs to back up Fonterra suppliers and contractors

    David Clendon March 08, 2016 10:11 AM
    The Green Party is calling on Government Ministers to step up and defend small businesses in regional New Zealand, in light of accusations small businesses are being bullied by Fonterra. Fonterra has reportedly forced 10-20 percent cuts in supplier and contractor rates and lengthened the time it takes to pay them to 90 days. “The Minister for Small Business, Craig Foss, should be standing up for small businesses and demanding Fonterra pay its bills within the normal timeframe – 30...
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  • Green Party welcomes new head of Sustainable Business Council

    James Shaw January 29, 2016 11:29 AM
    The Green Party has welcomed the appointment of Abbie Reynolds as Executive Director of the Sustainable Business Council (SBC). “We look forward to working with Abbie Reynolds at the Sustainable Business Council, which plays a vital role in transitioning New Zealand towards a smart, high value, low-carbon economy,” Green Party Co-leader James Shaw said. “Ms Reynolds’ background driving sustainability in the ICT industry bodes well for the development of more high-tech, low-pollution businesses in New Zealand. “We also want to...
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