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Date Received: 2009-07-17 22:41
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: : G R E E N W E E K : : : : L A T E S T N E W S : : THIS WEEK'S VIDEO AND AUDIO :: This week's video: <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php Green MP Keith Locke investigates the claims of safety for tasers, and finds that other countries are concerned that the devices are not as safe as we have been told. [Video, 3m27s] :: This week's podcast: <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php This week Green Co-Leader Russel Norman returned from a three-week trip to the USA to look at Green energy projects. He came home with a twinkle in his eye and a new fascination for the bacteria living in the stomachs of cows. [Audio, 15m01s] CYCLEWAY MORE ROBUST THAN EVER Shifting the focus of the National Cycleway to a network of iconic rides will now deliver significantly greater economic benefits for the $50 million invested. :: Read Kevin's media release <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php REPORT HIGHLIGHTS GOVERNMENT STUPIDITY ON OBESITY News that New Zealand has the third highest rate of obesity in the OECD shows that the Government needs to make fighting obesity its top health priority. :: Read Sue K's media release <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php . NEW PUBLICATION: GREEN AT HEART - FROM THE HOUSE TO THE HOME This is your introduction to the people who represent the Green Party and who provide a voice for hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders in Parliament. You'll discover they are all proud of their achievements - in life, in the community, and in politics. And you'll see that when it comes to our MPs, Parliament is merely the latest stopover on a long, active, and very interesting journey. :: Read more, and download a PDF of the booklet <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php . : : F R O G S W E E K : : THE FUTURE IS GREEN This week's Back Benches TV show <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php featured 'young guns' from the youth wings of the political parties. It covered a whole range of stuff including drinking, bread, provocation, student loans and using a brothel for the Olympics. Zachary Dorner, Greens youth co-convenor, did an excellent job of representing the Greens and telling it like it is. Read the full post <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php . : : S N I P P E T S : : Environmental protest <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php On the frontline <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php : An investigation into the dangers faced by lawyers who champion human rights and environmental justice. [Ecologist] Saving tomorrow's world <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php Young people provide technological solutions to save the planet. [Independent] Plotting Michelle Obama's next food move <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php Will she take on Big Ag? [Grist] Hybrid squared <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php An ingenious energy-generating bike rental scheme. [Inhabitat] What's the global problem with palm oil? <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php It's in most local supermarket products. Watch the video. [PlanetSave] Auckland Zoo bars Cadbury chocolate in palm oil protest. <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php [BusinessGreen] No boundaries <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php Biodiversity can emerge even without geographical barriers. [Conservation] Myabodo: see your world change <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php Create a home online and see how it affects the climate. [Myabodo] You are welcome to send snippets that may interest other GreenWeek readers to Alison Coleman <mailto:[Email]> . : : C A L E N D A R : : Check our website for upcoming events in your area:- : Auckland <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php : Other NI <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php : Wellington <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php : Christchurch <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php : Other SI <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php Published by the Greens' Parliamentary Office, Bowen House, Parliament, Wellington. Ph (04) 470 6700, Fax (04) 472 6003, [Email] <mailto:[Email]>, www.greens.org.nz This email is sent by the Green Team in Parliament. You can unsubscribe from future emails of this type while continuing to get emails on other issues you have expressed interest in: http://www3.greens.org.nz/index.php You can also opt out of ALL future emails from us: http://www3.greens.org.nz/index.php 16-20 Cambridge Terrace Wellington, New Zealand PO Box 18888, Wellington