green party Archive

  • frog

    The Nubrella and other cycling news



    Tip of the pen to the Cycling Advocacy Network who provided me with most of these links. First off – welcome to the Nubrella – a hands-free umbrella you can wear while cycling. So long, as CAN says, “you don’t mind looking like you’ve been partially devoured by a giant transparent caterpillar” So will the Nubrella revolutionise [...] read more
    March 18, 2010 9:00 am - 8 Comments
  • frog

    Joyce controlled transport for Auckland?



    As I noted last week, Granny Herald has finally woken up to the dangers of Rodney Hide and Steven Joyce’s plans for local government in Auckland. They’ve been running a useful series of articles about the proposed council controlled organizations. In particular, the Herald (and mayors) are concerned that all responsibility for transport issues, will be [...] read more
    March 15, 2010 9:00 am - 9 Comments
  • Gareth Hughes

    Auckland’s CBD rail loop gets one step closer



    A preferred alignment for an underground rail loop to run through Auckland’s CBD was announced yesterday by ARTA. This is exciting news as it means this crucial project is coming one step closer to completion. You can see that there will be three stations, one near Aotea Square, Karangahape Road, and Symonds Street. ARTA estimate that [...] read more
    March 12, 2010 4:48 pm - 25 Comments
  • David Clendon

    Protect Our Pacific from climate change



    On Wednesday night I had the pleasure of attending a meeting to hear from Pelenise Pilitati a well known community leader and climate activist from Kiribati. As you can see from this Youtube clip, hearing Pelenise talk brings home the stark reality of the ways that climate change is already affecting Kiribati. She described how in the [...] read more
    March 12, 2010 11:22 am - 32 Comments
  • David Clendon

    Wake up call for NZ exporters



    If Kiwi businesses are to stay in the international retail game they need to get serious about adopting environmental and sustainable business practices. This is the message coming loud and clear from research revealed by major British retailer Marks and Spencer (M&S). M&S says environmental and social issues remain important to UK consumers. A survey commissioned [...] read more
    March 4, 2010 1:28 pm - 2 Comments
  • frog

    Sign petition to stop National developing Waitakeres



    As David Clendon blogged last week there has been a lot of concern in West Auckland about the  impacts the third super city bill might have on the Waitakere Ranges. First, Westies were concerned that the Bill might lead to the Waitakeres being taken away from the Auckland Council and made into a [...] read more
    February 24, 2010 1:36 pm - 5 Comments
  • David Clendon

    Stop National stealing the Waitakeres



    I put out a press release yesterday highlighting a well-hidden clause in the third Auckland Council Bill which aims to nationalize Waitakere Regional Park. On Page 163 of the Bill is a clause which would repeal Section 77(1) of the Local Government Act. This means that the Waitakeres would no longer belong to Auckland Regional Council [...] read more
    February 11, 2010 12:24 pm - 6 Comments
  • frog

    Submit to save the Stratford to Okahukura Rail Line



    Kiwirail is considering closing the Stratford to Okahukura Rail Line because of damage to the tracks after a derailment last year. Kiwirail has told the media they are asking for submissions from the public before making a decision. Although, in practice, I can’t see any mention of the submission process on their website… Anyway, if you want [...] read more
    February 10, 2010 5:36 pm - 14 Comments
  • Catherine Delahunty

    Waitangi Day 2010



    The Greens had a stall this year and we flew the Green, Confederation of Chiefs and the tino rangatiratanga flags. Many people signed our petition to save our treasured places from mining and had conversations with us about myriad issues from sewage to constitutional change. Our Co-Leaders plus David Clendon and I attended the events. read more
    February 8, 2010 2:08 pm - 27 Comments
  • Keith Locke

    Popping the balloon of secrecy around Waihopai



    Last weekend’s protest at Waihopai was the usual colourful affair. It began with a march through Blenheim, and speeches from Murray Horton, John Minto and myself. We then adjourned to the spy base itself, up the beautiful Waihopai Valley. More speeches and chants followed by the ceremonial popping of 13 white ballons, each displaying a letter [...] read more
    January 26, 2010 2:29 pm - 53 Comments
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