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Greens back IHC’s human rights complaint
31 Jul 2008Green Party is backing IHC’s complaint to be laid today with the Human Rights commissioner that Government policy systemically discriminates against children with special education needs.
Students are worth it, Greens say
17 Jul 2008The Government should release a timetable for the roll out of universal student allowances, Green Party Tertiary Education Spokesperson Metiria Turei says.
“Now the Government knows the financial cost of ending the ludicrous practice of students having to borrow just to live, they should provide voters with a timetable for the roll out, and stop making vague suggestions.
NZIAHS Political Forum
Russel is speaking at the NZIAHS Political Forum about science and technology research funding.
Parents need to know about vaccine's potential risks, too
02 May 2008Parents must be properly informed of both the potential risks and the benefits of vaccinating their daughters against cervical cancer so they can make a properly informed decision, Green Party Health Spokesperson Sue Kedgley says.
Let's treat the real causes
29 Jan 2008John Key's speech today failed to address the real causes of the pressure on New Zealand families and communities, says the Green Party.
Loans simply to live: Greens join student protest
25 Jan 2008Green Party Education Spokesperson Metiria Turei is to join tertiary students at Parliament to protest student allowance polices which have forced the average student debt up to nearly $30,000.
Better services the top priority - Greens
19 Dec 2007The first priority for the possible $1.5 billion tax cuts should be environmental protection, public health and public education, the Green Party says.
Maori woman and low-income to stay poor and without quals
04 Dec 2007Green Party Education Spokesperson Metiria Turei is dismayed at Auckland University's announcement that it will be restricting entry to undergraduate programmes.