Govt must reunite Afghan refugees with their families
Source: Green Party
The Green Party is once again calling on the Government to support victims of war, oppression, and violence to reunite with their...
Government throws coal on the climate crisis fire
Source: Green Party
The Government’s policy announced today to ease consenting for coal mining will have a lasting impact across generations.
“Today the Government has announced...
ECE extension Green win nearly 10 years in the making
Source: Green Party
The Green Party is today celebrating Budget 2023 funding extending free ECE to two year olds.
“This is a big step for our...
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...
Tax Debate – Time’s right for genuine talk on tax – Tax Justice Aotearoa
Source: Tax Justice Aotearoa
Tax Justice Aotearoa is encouraged to see serious talk on tax starting to take shape this election year, with positive steps...
Fast-track submissions period must be extended
Source: Green Party
The Green Party has joined the call for public submissions on the fast-track legislation to be extended after the Ombudsman forced the...
Long-term commitment needed on public housing
Source: Green Party
Budget 2023’s investment in public housing falls short of what’s needed.
“Our communities living in motels and in overcrowded homes need long-term funding...
Inquiry reveals thousands of students living in poverty
Source: Green Party
The Government must lift student incomes now, says the Green Party, as new evidence shows thousands of students are living in poverty,...
Thirty six point PR spin
Source: Green Party
The Government’s ‘36 point’ plan for the next three months is as pointless as it is hollow.
“Today the Government has unveiled no...
Budget 2022: Greens welcome support to address youth homelessness
Source: Green Party
Budget 2022 support to reduce homelessness delivers on the Green Party’s cooperation agreement
Bespoke support for rangatahi with higher, more complex needs
The Green...
Liveable incomes and rent controls, now
Source: Green Party
Stats NZ’s monthly rental and food price indexes released today continue to show that over the last 12 months the essentials have...
Market study welcome, but Govt can act now
Source: Green Party
The Green Party is today welcoming the announcement of a market study into banks, but is urging the Government to act now...