Redesign tax to work for everyone
Source: Green Party
Evidence that shows Aotearoa has one of the worst tax systems in the world for reducing inequality needs urgent attention, the Green...
Bikes and scooters to be exempt from FBT
Source: New Zealand Government
Bikes, electric bikes and scooters will be added to the types of transport exempted from fringe benefit tax under changes proposed...
Fight still on for ocean protection
Source: Green Party
Negotiations on a UN Ocean Treaty have just concluded without an agreement, but momentum for action is building and the Green Party...
Health and Politics – Physicians call on New Zealand Government to follow Australia’s lead...
Source: Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP)
The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) has called for the new Government of Aotearoa New Zealand to...
Gaza – Open letter to political leaders from organisations and prominent individuals calling for...
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa
This morning the following Open Letter was sent to the caretaker Prime Minister and incoming Prime Minister from a broad...
Chris Hipkins: Prime Minister’s Statement 2023
Source: New Zealand Labour Party
This Statement is being presented at a difficult time for our country. Many New Zealanders are doing it tough as...
Greens back Waitangi Tribunal inquiry into climate change policy
Source: Green Party
The Green Party supports The Waitangi Tribunal holding a priority kaupapa inquiry into climate change policy.
“We applaud the collective action taken by...
Environment News – Bottom trawling ban can’t avoid fishing areas, says Greenpeace
Source: Greenpeace
Greenpeace has welcomed Labour’s support for banning bottom trawling on seamounts but warns the ‘devil is in the detail’, reminding political leaders that meaningful...
Waka Kotahi miss the boat on community needs for Waiheke ferry services
Source: Green Party
Auckland Central Green MP, Chlöe Swarbrick, this morning received a long awaited OIA with official advice and consultants’ reports on whether to...
Greens support Operation Pātiki restoring name for awa
Source: Green Party
The Green Party is proud to support Kohupātiki Marae to uphold the mana of their awa.
“We are pleased that the New Zealand...
Government handing Fonterra a free pass
Source: Green Party
Minister O’Connor should immediately pause the Government’s proposed Fonterra Bill and review its potential impact on the climate, the Green Party says.
“Minister...
Greens make progress on alcohol harm minimisation
Source: Green Party
The Green Party is tonight welcoming the progress made with Chlöe Swarbrick’s Alcohol (Harm Minimisation) member’s bill but disappointed Parliament has once...