Eugenie Sage
Green Party underwhelmed by relaunched three waters
The Green Party is underwhelmed by the government's relaunched three waters policy.
The Party's water services spokesperson, Eugenie Sage, says she is pleased the number of water entities has been… Audio
Go high: Parliament takes its roof solar
MPs often talk green, but Parliament is lowering its carbon footprint with hundreds of surreptitious solar panels; and providing a much wanted excuse to climb onto the roof. Audio
Go high: Parliament takes its roof solar
MPs often talk green, but Parliament is lowering its carbon footprint with hundreds of surreptitious solar panels; and providing a much wanted excuse to climb onto the roof.
AudioFirst Three Waters reform bill passed, with Labour votes alone
The first major Three Waters reform bill has been approved into law but Labour was the lone party supporting the controversial legislation.
The Water Services Entities Bill passed its third reading… Audio
Focus on three Government bills in penultimate week
Parliament’s year is rapidly nearing an end, and the Government has this week been focused on completion of three fairly major pieces of legislation. Audio
Focus on three Government bills in penultimate week
Parliament’s year is rapidly nearing an end, and the Government has this week been focused on completion of three fairly major pieces of legislation.
AudioGreen Party disappointed entrenchment clause dropped
The Green Party says it will keep pushing to protect public ownership of water in New Zealand.
The Greens are disappointed the government is U-turning on a decision to entrench an anti-privatisation… Audio
The problem with entrenching party policy
Could entrenching part of the Three Waters legislation set a dangerous precedent? Audio
The problem with entrenching party policy
Could entrenching part of the Three Waters legislation set a dangerous precedent?
AudioGreen Party defends three waters entrenchment
Jacinda Ardern has also signalled the government could reconsider a move to require a super majority to repeal part of the three waters legislation.
National intends to get rid of any three waters… Audio
Bin liners, cotton buds and more single-use plastics banned
In 2019 the Government banned single use plastic bags. Now, from October 1st, you will no longer be able to buy plastic cotton buds, polystyrene food packaging and more. Eugenie Sage, environment… Audio
Three Waters shake-up could still see water privately managed
The country's water services could be privately managed under the Three Waters shake-up despite the Government's commitment against privatisation.
The reforms would allow services to be contracted… Audio
Green MP unimpressed by action on oceans amid UN conference
The Green Party says Aotearoa has little to brag about at a United Nations Conference focused on protecting oceans.
The Oceans and Fisheries Minister will speak at the conference in Portugal, to try… Audio
Select committees by Zoom, the great leveller
Doing select committees by Zoom can be clunky and lacking in nuance compared to in-person experience, but those who chair committees acknowledge that it improves overall accessibility of the public to… Audio
Select committees by Zoom, the great leveller
Doing select committees by Zoom can be clunky and lacking in nuance compared to in-person experience, but those who chair committees acknowledge that it improves overall accessibility of the public to…
AudioThe Greens urge Govt to step up on climate action
Environment Aotearoa 2022 was released today and is a stark reminder of the serious change needed to to protect New Zealand's native plants, wildlife, habitats and ecosystems. Eugenie Sage, the Green… Audio
Government waste reduction plan trashed by experts
The government's plan to reduce our refuse is being rubbished itself by recycling specialists.
After revealing its draft proposals to reduce waste, it now wants public feedback.
Hamish Cardwell… Audio
Exposure Draft: a public brainstorm on RMA replacement
Unusually, Parliament has sent a draft bill to select committee for public feedback with a general call for ideas on improving consents. Audio
Exposure Draft: a public brainstorm on RMA replacement
Unusually, Parliament has sent a draft bill to select committee for public feedback with a general call for ideas on improving consents.
AudioThe importance of being critical
Sometimes Parliament’s highlights are the moments it changes the topic. Today those diversions included a defense of attack, and an attack on getting roughy. Audio