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Benefit rates rise, but is it enough?
Source: Radio New Zealand Benefit rates are set to rise on 1 April. RNZ / Quin Tauetau Benefit rates are set to rise on 1 April, but there are concerns...
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We’re committed to generations of storytelling through Auckland Polyfest
Source: Green Party Surrounded by festival goers this morning at Auckland Polyfest 2026, The Green Party announced that a Green Government would bridge the funding gap currently faced by Polyfest organisers. “Polyfest is...
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Rising food prices hitting New Zealanders while supermarket duopoly not held accountable
Source: Green Party Rising food prices are hitting New Zealanders in the pocket and driving them to hunger says MP Ricardo Menéndez March, Green Party spokesperson for Commerce and Consumer...
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Support cut as boarder income changes take effect
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Families with disabled children are facing reductions in support under new rules that include income from boarders in assessments for accommodation supplements or income-related rent...
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Government’s failure to provide any relief for fuel crisis
Source: Green Party Finance Minister Nicola Willis today announced no new support for families hit by the fuel crisis. “Nicola Willis pulled together a press conference to announce that there...
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Just 21 of tens of thousands of benefit sanctions have been non-financial
Source: Radio New Zealand The government introduced a traffic light system in 2024 and expanded it last year. RNZ / Quin Tauetau Just 21 people have received non-financial benefit sanctions...
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Green Party warns of ‘perfect storm’ as ferry breakdowns disrupt travel and freight
Source: Radio New Zealand The Green Party is warning that New Zealand is facing a “perfect storm” of transport disruption after the latest ferry breakdowns and cancellations left travellers stranded...
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Fast-track Decision Looms on Destructive Waitaha Hydo Scheme
Source: Green Party The Green Party says the Fast Track expert panel should turn down the previously declined ‘Waitaha Hydro’ project, which if approved will destroy an internationally significant South...
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Cancellation of live exports a win for Animals
Source: Green Party The Green Party is claiming a win for animals, following the Luxon Government’s confirmation that they have cancelled plans to reinstate the live export of animals at...
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Wellington Council budget cuts would ruin capital city’s green reputation
Source: Green Party The Green Party is astounded to read a Wellington City Council working group’s newly released cost-cutting proposal which includes major slash and burn cuts to climate change and...
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Candidates – Green Party selects Asher Wilson-Goldman as candidate for Kapiti
Source: Asher Wilson-Goldman The Green Party has selected Waikanae resident Asher Wilson-Goldman as their candidate for the new Kapiti electorate at this year’s general election. “I can’t wait to share...
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Green Party releases initial candidate list for 2026 General Election
Source: Green Party The Green Party has released its Delegate List of candidates for the 2026 General Election, which will now inform the final membership voting process. “This is a...
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Green Party announces 14 Māori candidates in the initial candidate list for the 2026 General Election
Source: Green Party The Green Party announces 14 Māori candidates in the Delegate List for the 2026 General Election, which will now inform the membership voting process. Co-Leader Marama Davidson...
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National would only support ‘gold standard’ live animal exports, Todd McClay says
Source: Radio New Zealand Todd McClay says he does not think there will be a resumption of live animal exports any time soon. RNZ / Mark Papalii The National Party...
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What do rural sector groups think of the RMA?
Source: Radio New Zealand Aotearoa has more than 900,000 hectares of irrigated agricultural land, mostly in the South Island. Sally Round Access to water, food production as a priority, and...
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Government backtracks on live animal export plans
Source: Radio New Zealand Animal Welfare Minister Andrew Hoggard. RNZ / Mark Papalii The Green Party is welcoming news that the government has backtracked on plans to reinstate live animal...
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Fisheries Minister Shane Jones blasts Christchurch City Council’s ocean sewage plan
Source: Radio New Zealand Residents around the Christchurch Wastewater Treatment Plant’s oxidation ponds have been complaining of the stench coming from the plant. Christchurch City Council Fisheries Minister Shane Jones...
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Wellington City Council considers budget cuts in bid to slow rates increases
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington Mayor Andrew Little. RNZ / Mark Papalii Selling off Wellington City Council’s cars, slashing consultant and climate budgets and bringing some traffic management in house...
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Government legalises debts for survivors of sexual violence and abuse in state care
Source: Green Party The Government today passed legislation entrenching nearly 40,000 people, including many sexual abuse and abuse in state care survivors in debt. Pushing survivors of sexual abuse, survivors of...
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Families Will Pay More Without Clean Car Standard
Source: Green Party The Green Party says scrapping the Clean Car Standard will mean New Zealanders end up paying more to run their cars, “Less efficient cars burn more fuel...
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No change to government’s LNG plans after global price spike
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Mark Papalii The government is brushing off accusations of naivety from the opposition over plans to pursue a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal as...
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31k-strong petition for an independent Commissioner for Animals taken to Parliament
Source: Radio New Zealand A Southland livestock grazing company was fined close to $50,000 for allowing hundreds of cattle to graze in mud. Supplied / MPI Warning some of the...
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Opposition leader Chris Hipkins says US-Israel strikes illegal
Source: Radio New Zealand The Prime Minister admitted he “misspoke” when he said New Zealand supported “any actions” to prevent Iran having nuclear weapons. The Prime Minister has admitted he...
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Animal welfare alliance calls for Government to establish an independent Commissioner for Animals
Source: SAFE For Animals An alliance of 21 animal protection organisations is delivering a petition to parliament at midday today, calling for the establishment of an independent Commissioner for Animals. Representatives...
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Iranian NZers ‘incredibly hopeful’ attacks will lead to swift regime change
Source: Radio New Zealand People mourn the death of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in joint US and Israeli strikes, in Tehran AFP / ATTA KENARE...
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Unilateral attack on Iran must be condemned
Source: Green Party “Trump and Netanyahu’s unilateral attack on Iran must be condemned as an illegal and unprovoked act against the people of the region and any genuine pathway to...
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Child poverty stats highlight Government’s failing record
Source: Green Party The Green Party is calling out this Government’s record on child poverty following the release of the latest child poverty statistics. “It’s clear this Government has done...