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Green Party calls out Education Minister over ECE push

Green Party criticizes Government's push for increased participation in early childhood education, claiming it puts children at risk.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd May 2016

Power / Energy

Fonterra's Glencoal says Waikato coal mine not on hold, just delayed

Fonterra Cooperative Group subsidiary Glencoal has denied suggestions it has put its plans for an open cast mine in the Waikato on hold indefinitely.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2015

AI Security

Greens call for opposition involvement in hiring of new GCSB director

Greens demand cross-party say in new GCSB chief's hiring to ensure political neutrality, amid criticisms of the current system.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2015

Digital Entertainment

National government hindering progress in television captioning, says Green Party

Green Party calls for mandatory captioning of television in New Zealand, saying government isn't doing enough for disabled people.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2014

Facebook

Post-election Facebook: all is not quiet.

I've noticed that left-wing supporters are far more vocal about their distaste for the right than right-wing supports are at all.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2014

Data Privacy

The cyber security spy who didn't love me... Greens slam PM

Green Party calls for separation of cyber protection functions from the GCSB, stating PM John Key is using surveillance scare tactics.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2014

Green Party

Can Key rule out that GCSB is sharing NZ's data?

New evidence suggests that New Zealand's GCSB is sharing metadata with the NSA, contradicting government claims. #surveillance #privacy.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2014

Government

Key must 'come clean' on NSA / GCSB fibre optic cable interception

Green Party calls on PM John Key to explain discussions about a US interception site on New Zealand's fibre optic cable.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2014

Government

Will Kiwis ever get justice over spying saga?

Green Party claims New Zealanders spied on by Government will never get justice after Police found not negligent.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2014

Government

Billion-dollar question: Can cash boost NZ ICT industry?

Green Party unveils plans for smarter economy with $1bn extra investment in research and development and tax breaks for businesses.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2014

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Call for review of toxic gas at ports

Workers and nearby residents may still be exposed to methyl bromide at several ports, despite a court warning over health and ozone risks.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Sun, 12th Feb 2017

Green Party

Greens praised for stance on Te Reo Māori in schools

The Greens receive praise for their goal of every NZ child learning Te Reo Māori at school, but more work and investment are needed, say industry players.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2017

Supply Chain

Perfect storm of tech and socio-economic forces will lead to 5 million jobs lost

The Green Party calls on the Government to support workers amid looming job losses due to the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Jan 2016

Government

Govt needs to 'get with the programme' on NZ's gender pay gap

The Green Party demands urgent Government action on NZ's worsening gender pay gap, as men earn nearly NZD $8k more than women, per the latest report.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Jan 2016

Green Party

NZ's 'basketcase' bee industry seeks govt help to get national body, levies

Representatives of New Zealand's fragmented bee industry have called on government support to reintroduce commodity levies for honey and the creation.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2015