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Govt needs to 'get with the programme' on NZ's gender pay gap
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
NZ's 'basketcase' bee industry seeks govt help to get national body, levies
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
Green Party calls out prime minister on Pacific Island spying
Government

Green Party calls out prime minister on Pacific Island spying

The Green Party demands an explanation from New Zealand Prime Minister John Key over illegal spying on citizens of Cook Islands and Niue.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2015
Green Party calls on Government to close digital divide
EduTech

Green Party calls on Government to close digital divide

Government must do more to close digital divide, says Green Party following release of new data on internet access.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2015
Former Green Party leader invests in Kiwi clean-tech
Clean technologies

Former Green Party leader invests in Kiwi clean-tech

Former Green Party leader invests in New Zealand clean-tech company CarbonScape to help combat greenhouse gas emissions.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2014
“Go home Dotcom”… Drury slams “depressing” political ICT plans
Fintech

“Go home Dotcom”… Drury slams “depressing” political ICT plans

As the political heavyweights debated the future ICT roadmap for New Zealand last night, Rod Drury sat shaking his head in the crowd.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 26th Jul 2014
When it comes to ICT, Govt tells Greens... Innovate this
Government

When it comes to ICT, Govt tells Greens... Innovate this

Minister Joyce critiques Greens for outdated views on NZ's innovation, stressing significant advancement in ICT and R&D since 2008.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2014
Green Party piggy-backs Govt's $65m internet cable plans
Unified Communications

Green Party piggy-backs Govt's $65m internet cable plans

The Green Party claims credit for the $65m anchor tenancy contract between REANNZ and Hawaiki Cable, calling it their original idea.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2014

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Fonterra's Glencoal says Waikato coal mine not on hold, just delayed
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
Greens call for opposition involvement in hiring of new GCSB director
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
National government hindering progress in television captioning, says Green Party
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
Post-election Facebook: all is not quiet.
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
The cyber security spy who didn't love me... Greens slam PM
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
Can Key rule out that GCSB is sharing NZ's data?
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
Key must 'come clean' on NSA / GCSB fibre optic cable interception
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
Will Kiwis ever get justice over spying saga?
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
Billion-dollar question: Can cash boost NZ ICT industry?
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
US spying: Who do you believe? Snowden or Key?
Government

US spying: Who do you believe? Snowden or Key?

NZers trust Snowden over Key on US spying claims, a poll suggests, amid government evasion on NSA's Kiwi surveillance.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2014