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Green Party
National
February 7
Genter joins race for Greens co-leader
Julie Anne Genter says she has the broad appeal to co-lead the Green Party to a greater share of the vote, promising to speak out against the Government where appropriate and improve links between the caucus and members.
National
October 1
Greens should talk to National - Jim Bolger
The Green Party has a responsibility to negotiate with National if it wants to clean up New Zealand's environment, former National Prime Minister Jim Bolger says.
National
September 10
Shaw announces Kiwi Climate Fund
Kiwis would get a $250 annual dividend from a "Kiwi Climate Fund" set-up under a new climate change policy announced by the Green Party today - but farmers will face charges.
National
September 9
We'll end 'wild west' free range labelling: Greens
Products labelled "free range" would have to meet mandatory standards under Green Party policy announced today.
National
August 30
Greens want to boost special education support
The Green Party has launched education policy to greatly boost support for students with high needs - including funding "children's champions" to co-ordinate such help.
National
August 22
Top Green Party staffers resign
The Green Party has been hit by more turmoil after its political director resigns with just weeks to go until the election.
National
August 10
Rogue MP unlikely to rejoin Greens: Shaw
It is unlikely that rogue Green MP Kennedy Graham will be allowed back as a candidate, leader James Shaw says.
National
August 7
Turei stays, MPs quit caucus
Kennedy Graham and David Clendon have withdrawn from the Green Party's caucus but remain as MPs, while Metiria Turei is standing firm as co-leader.
National
July 16
Greens plan dramatic welfare system reform
Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei has admitted she once lied to authorities to keep her benefit. Ms Turei made the extraordinary confession while announcing her party's plans to dramatically reform NZ's welfare system.
National
July 12
Greens put spotlight on drug reform
The Green Party is highlighting its policy to allow adults to grow and possess cannabis for personal use with new ‘‘420’’ campaign stickers.
National
July 9
Greens have 'rushed' into bottled water policy: PM
Prime Minister Bill English says he is surprised the Green Party has "rushed" into a policy to charge water bottlers 10 cents a litre on sales and exports of bottled water.
National
July 9
Greens target water exporters
The Green Party has launched its election campaign, focusing on what it hopes will be a hot-button issue: charging companies that sell or export bottled water from New Zealand.
National
July 5
Greens pledge to fast-track CBD-airport rail line
The Green Party will fast-track the building of a new rail line to Auckland Airport to be completed in 2021, in time for the next America's Cup, if the party is in Government after the election.
National
August 28
Shaw seeks common climate change ground
Newly-elected Green Party co leader James Shaw says he has no plans to cosy up to the National Party, but he believes there is room for the two parties to find common ground on the thorny issue of climate change.
Dunedin
July 27
Greens say no to deep sea drilling
The Green Party wants to prohibit deep sea oil drilling around the coast of New Zealand, at a time when some of the global giants of drilling are conducting testing in New Zealand waters.
National
May 25
Two deputy PMs would suit Greens
The Green Party's top two MPs could be co-deputy prime ministers in a Green-Labour government, co-leader Metiria Turei says.
Business
April 24
Rate hike hurts homeowners: Turei
The Government's failure to ''get a grip'' on electricity prices and the property market resulted in the Reserve Bank again lifting interest rates, Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei said yesterday.
Dunedin
August 30
Health panel dead: Hague
A national public health committee that has not met for a couple of years has effectively been unlawfully disbanded, Green Party health spokesman Kevin Hague says.
Dunedin
February 21
Holly promotes more political engagement
University of Otago graduate and Green Party politician Holly Walker is calling on Dunedin students to get involved in politics - even if that means signing up to another party.
Business
January 30
Call for governor to cut cash rate, fight for jobs
Calls yesterday by the Green Party for Reserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler to cut the official cash rate from the current 2.5% to protect New Zealand jobs are not likely to be heeded.
Business
December 17
Greens urge $100m ICT spend
The Green Party is proposing a future government invest $100 million as a way of kick-starting a second internet cable system to New Zealand.
Dunedin
November 22
New Zealanders hurting, seminar hears
The Government's drive for a low-wage economy was exacting a high cost on New Zealanders and their families, Green Party MPs at a presentation in Dunedin said this week.
Editorial
October 21
Unclear world of clean and green
The clean, green image on which we New Zealanders pride ourselves and the "100% pure" brand we market to the world are becoming increasingly sullied.
Business
October 7
Joyce: Greens lack economic savvy
The Government is coming under further pressure to step in to help reduce the value of the New Zealand dollar but Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce has called the Green Party theory a "snake-oil solution".
Business
August 28
Asset sales costs keep rising: Greens
Green co-leader Russel Norman wasted no time yesterday delving into Mighty River Power's annual profit announcement to relaunch his criticism about the partial sale process.
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