Health & Wellbeing Archive

  • Kennedy Graham

    The purgatorial delights of liquefaction - by Kennedy Graham



    From middle distance it looks ugly – alien and threatening. Something from another planet, menacing to humans. Actually, from Middle Earth. At shovel distance, it starts to attain a character you can come to terms with. If that is a metaphor for this stricken city, then not all is lost. This morning I volunteer to [...] read more
    February 26, 2011 5:59 pm - 1 Comment
  • Kennedy Graham

    Day two in Hell - by Kennedy Graham



    Thursday night I convene a meeting of Green members in my house. Twelve turn up, one from the eastern suburbs. He is not sure if he can get back or, if not, where he will stay. He has student friends, so he is not worried. He is young, so he is not worried. We exchange [...] read more
    February 26, 2011 9:25 am - 1 Comment
  • frog

    Another earthquake in Christchurch – twitter feeds - by frog



    A sad day for us all. Our thoughts are with the people of Christchurch. I’ve found twitter to be a good way to get a feel for what’s happening: Tweets from people in/near Christchurch All earthquake-related tweets Photos tagged with eqnz read more
    February 22, 2011 2:12 pm - 81 Comments
  • frog

    Submit on the Alcohol Reform Bill - by frog



    Until Friday we have a unique opportunity to help change New Zealand’s heavy drinking culture. At the moment the Justice and Electoral Select Committee is taking submissions on the Alcohol Reform Bill. The Bill is a very very very small itsy bitsy step in the right direction, but it does not go anywhere near as [...] read more
    February 14, 2011 9:37 am - 4 Comments
  • Kevin Hague

    ACC digs a deeper hole - by Kevin Hague



    Financial Review of ACC today, so I subbed in for Gareth on the Transport and Industrial Relations Select Committee. Usual thing – we and Labour make the running and when things get too hot the Government members take a turn with patsy questions. ACC fronted with Chair, John Judge, by videoconference and CEO Jan White [...] read more
    February 10, 2011 4:03 pm - 35 Comments
  • frog

    Manufacturing Bullshit - by frog



    Every year in New Zealand the alcohol industry spends $73 million on alcohol advertising. That’s $73 million spent manufacturing an image. The facts presented in this video are startling. It’s time the Government regulated alcohol advertising and took New Zealand’s heavy drinking culture seriously. Have your say on regulating alcohol advertising on yourshout.org.nz by 18 [...] read more
    February 4, 2011 10:41 am - 11 Comments
  • Catherine Delahunty

    ECE vs motorways – which is the better investment? - by Catherine Delahunty



    John Key’s cuts to early childhood education come into affect today. John Key says don’t worry, it will only effect centres with the most qualified staff. Very reassuring! Meanwhile fees will go up and kids will miss out. NZEI has launched a petition today urging the Government to reverse the ECE cuts, and the Greens [...] read more
    February 1, 2011 12:46 pm - 99 Comments
  • Kevin Hague

    MPs combine across party lines for cycling safety - by Kevin Hague



    As the Green Party’s spokesperson on Cycling I have had the opportunity to carry forward my background in advocacy for cycling into new areas. For example, our work as a co-sponsor with John Key (he brings the dollars, we bring the cycling expertise) has seen Nga Haerenga (the NZ Cycle Trail Network) develop from a [...] read more
    January 12, 2011 12:14 pm - 2 Comments
  • frog

    12 Days of Christmas wraps up - by frog



    Today is Day 12 of our mini ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ campaign. Each day, Metiria and Catherine have highlighted issues relating to inequality and child wellbeing, and presented Green solutions to those issues. Check it out day by day: Day 1 – Introduction Day 2 – Child poverty Day 3 – Disability Day 4 – [...] read more
    December 21, 2010 12:13 pm - 10 Comments
  • Sue Kedgley

    Food: Community gardens are a great idea - by Sue Kedgley



    I had a wonderful evening last night, speaking about food security and the local food movement at a meeting at New Brighton in East Christchurch. read more
    December 9, 2010 4:57 pm - 15 Comments
  • Catherine Delahunty

    And a partridge in a pear tree - by Catherine Delahunty



    It’s day three of our ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ campaign today. This isn’t an official part of the campaign, but for your entertainment I’ve penned a wee ditty thanking John Key’s Government for all the lovely presents they got us this year. read more
    December 8, 2010 3:42 pm - 10 Comments
  • frog

    What are you wishing for our kids this Christmas? - by frog



    It’s Day Two of our ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ campaign to guarantee our kids the essentials this Christmas. What are you wishing for our kids this Christmas? read more
    December 7, 2010 11:39 am - 17 Comments
  • Metiria Turei

    What we’re wishing for this Christmas - by Metiria Turei



    Today, we’re launching a ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ campaign urging New Zealanders to guarantee the essentials for every kiwi kid this Christmas. read more
    December 6, 2010 1:55 pm - 17 Comments
  • Gareth Hughes

    A new Green baby - by Gareth Hughes



    Amidst the tragedy of the last few weeks I have been blessed by the miracle of new life. Two weeks ago, my wife Meghan gave birth at home to a gorgeous baby girl, Zoe Elizabeth. She’s my second (and last!) child and I’m stoked that she’s happy and healthy, as is mum. Like the Chinese [...] read more
    December 3, 2010 1:32 pm - 9 Comments
  • frog

    Movember wrap up - by frog



    And here we have Kevin Hague’s Movember moustache on the final day of Movember. It was a bit odd watching Kevin in the house. It was almost like he’d been replaced with his evil twin. Sadly, Kevin is being beaten by Tau Henare in terms of money raised. But we’ll claim the moral victory due [...] read more
    November 30, 2010 12:31 pm - 5 Comments
  • Sue Kedgley

    43 Genetically modified foods in our food supply - by Sue Kedgley



    I have just come across the latest Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) report. The report casually mentions that six new Genetically Engineered foods were approved last year. read more
    November 26, 2010 3:59 pm - 8 Comments
  • Catherine Delahunty

    Welfare reports worlds apart - by Catherine Delahunty



    In the past two days, two significant reports have come out about welfare. I’d like to say that together they provide a comprehensive picture of the welfare debate and the options for reform, but sadly that’s not the case. read more
    November 26, 2010 3:44 pm - 252 Comments
  • frog

    White Ribbon Race goes Green - by frog



    Yesterday was White Ribbon Day. The White Ribbon Race is New Zealand men’s chance to help make a difference in the battle against violence toward women. We thought we’d enter a team to support such an awesome cause. Running can be a challenge at the best of times but running with nine other Greens connected [...] read more
    November 26, 2010 2:27 pm - 1 Comment
  • Sue Kedgley

    Food: UK Govt gets multi-nationals to write policy - by Sue Kedgley



    It’s hard to believe, but this is true. Food corporations no longer have to spend millions lobbying for favourable government policy in the United Kingdom. Instead, they have been invited by the new Conservative government to actually write the policy! read more
    November 24, 2010 4:52 pm - 34 Comments
  • Kevin Hague

    Cyclists’ deaths prompt greater action from Government - by Kevin Hague



    The death of three more cyclists on the roads this weekend in tragic circumstances highlights the need for concerted action on cycle safety. Two of the three cyclists died in one accident when a car crossed to the wrong side of the road around a corner into the path of a bunch of cyclists just [...] read more
    November 15, 2010 6:03 pm - 125 Comments
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