Party: Greens
Sender: Green Party of Aotearoa NZ <[email protected]>
Date Received: 2011-10-26 17:41
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Greenweek - 26 October 2011 Email news from the Green Campaign Team --------------------------------- Kia ora [Name] The Government released its pre-election economic update this week and it showed that its books are in bad shape. This is a result of their policy of tax cuts for the rich and mounting debt for the rest of the country. The Treasury is predicting growing public debt until at least 2016. This really throws into question the National Government's management of the economy. What we need is to transition to a smart green economy that works for everyone. The Green Party has a plan to get us there - this would include setting up a fair tax system that includes a capital gains tax (excluding the family home), and creating 100,000 green jobs through business incentives and Government leadership. Metiria Turei and Russel Norman ________________________________ You're receiving the plain text version of Greenweek. 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Check you're enrolled to vote http://my.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php Tell your friends about the Green Machine http://my.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php Donate now to the 2011 election campaign https://my.greens.org.nz/civicrm/contribute/transact Events ------------ Public meeting with Russel Norman: 100,000 green jobs for New Zealanders - Nelson Thu 27, 7-8:30pm Student Union Building, Nelson Malrborough Institue of Technology, Nelson http://my.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php Keith Locke's post-valedictory party - Auckland Fri 28 7-10pm Mt Eden Village Centre, 1 Ngauruhoe Street, Mt Eden http://my.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php Rod Donald Memorial Lecture "Wild Rivers and Wild Places" with Craig Potton - Christchurch Sun 6 Nov, 5pm Cashmere High School Preforming Arts Centre, 172 Rose Street, Christchurch http://my.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php Find events in your area: http://my.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php Keep MMP ===== MMP makes our Parliament truly representative of the people. We think MMP is the fairest system as it makes everyone's vote count equally. Visit the Campaign for MMP website: http://my.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php Download our handy MMP pocket guide: http://my.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php News ---- Treasury predicts persistent cash deficits 25 October 2011 The results of the Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Update (PREFU) show that Treasury are predicting persistent cash deficits and growing government debt continuing beyond June 2016, calling into question the National Government's fiscal and economic management, Green Party Co-leader Russel Norman said today. http://my.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php Greens question seafarer training standards 21 October 2011 The Government should investigate the adequacy of Filipino seafarer training, in light of serious concerns raised by the European Commission, said the Green Party today. http://my.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php New Game Animal bill undermines conservation 19 October 2011 Neither the Minister of Conservation nor any government agency is willing to support the Game and Animal Council Bill, the Green Party said today. http://my.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php Radioactive shipping not worth the risk 18 October 2011 The grounding of the cargo ship Rena near Tauranga Harbour shows the risks to New Zealand of moving Australian uranium yellowcake through our ports, said the Green Party today. http://my.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php View all press releases http://my.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php Blog posts ----------- Nasty surprise in Disability Commissioner bill? - by Catherine Delahunty The Government has introduced legislation to establish the permanent position of Disability Commissioner at the Human Rights Commission - or has it? http://my.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php Citizen engagement at Occupy Auckland - by Keith Locke I got a buzz out of visiting the Occupy Auckland camp again this sunny afternoon. http://my.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php Pictures from Tauranga - by Russel Norman Over the past week Metiria and I have been up in Tauranga. http://my.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php It's official: Bicycling can save your life - by Kevin Hague The highly esteemed British Medical Journal has found, after an extensive study, that cycling literally saves lives. The research looked at the differences in health benefits of using a bicycle sharing scheme run in Barcelona compared with travel by a car in an urban environment. http://my.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php View all blog posts http://my.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php Snippets --------- To see snippets of Green news from around the world, view this issue online: http://my.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php Send us your feedback --------------------- We'd love to hear your views. 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