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Date Received: 2009-05-29 12:05
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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 :: Watch Kevin Hague MP discuss this week's hot political topics with Te Ururoa Flavell, Lianne Dalziel and Chris Auchinvole on Back Benches <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php (TVNZ video, external link, 24m54s). GREENS NEGOTIATE LANDMARK INSULATION PROGRAMME The Green Party has negotiated an enhanced home insulation programme with the National-led Government. “The Green Party is delighted that its agreement with the National Party has borne fruit that is good for the environment, good for people’s health and good for the economy,” Green Party Co-Leader Jeanette Fitzsimons said this week. :: Read Jeanette's press release <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php . BUDGET 2009: BORROW GREEN POLICIES NOT MONEY FOR MOTORWAYS The current Government needs to borrow more Green Party ideas in addition to the housing insulation plan announced in today’s budget. :: Read Russel's press release <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php . GREEN SCREEN THE BUDGET New Zealanders can now compare the National Government’s economic stimulus plans to a Green New Deal-style package thanks to a nationwide tour by Green Party MPs, a newsletter to more than 300,000 homes and a dedicated website. :: Read Russel's press release <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php . :: Visit the Green New Deal website <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php . NEW STATE HOUSING POLICY A RECIPE FOR CRIME The Government's move to stop people from living in state houses while on bail is a recipe for increased crime and poverty, :: Read Sue B's press release <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php . PM NEEDS TO BE PRIME MOVER ON STUCK PIGS The Green Party is calling on the Prime Minister John Key to intervene on the issue of sow crates. :: Read Sue K's press release <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php . : : F R O G S W E E K : : Granny’s Peculiar approach to Pecuniary Interests <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php The Herald on Sunday ran a story this week claiming a ‘conspiracy of silence’ over MP expenses. Granny Sunday didn’t mention that the Greens forwarded all 9 MPs’ pecuniary interest statements that covered at least some of the enormous amount of information requested within 24 hours. Comments here <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php . : : S N I P P E T S : : Bukit Batu biosphere reserve, Indonesia <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php UN lists 22 new biosphere reserves <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php [UNESCO] Prince Charles: delay on rainforests will have catastrophic results <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php [Guardian] Climate change making Everest ascent harder: Sherpa <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php [Planet Ark] Bluefin tuna off the sushi menu <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php The bluefin was once so plentiful that it fed Roman legions, but now it hovers on the brink of extinction. [Independent] In My Prius <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php "I be huggin' mad trees" - an electric car rap. [Casual Mafia - Youtube video] Cate in Copenhagen climate talks <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php An impassioned speech by the Oscar-winning actress failed to persuade business leaders to go beyond climate change rhetoric. [Grist] Benedictine nuns move to new eco-convent <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php [Inhabitat] China plastic bag ban 'has saved 1.6m tonnes of oil' <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php [Guardian] Six ways to convert poop into electricity <http://www3.greens.org.nz/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php [Mother Jones] 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. 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