James Shaw
Greens promise radical tax shakeup
The Green Party is promising a radical shake up of the tax system if elected this year, with a guaranteed income, a wealth tax, and a higher top tax rate.
Green Party co-leader James Shaw says taxes… Audio
Greens: National dog-whistling over bi-lingual road signs
Joining us now is Green Party co-leader James Shaw. Audio
James Shaw on $300mil emissions-slashing plan
A new Electric Arc Furnace will be built at NZ Steel's Glenbrook Steel Mill.
Climate Change Minister James Shaw says it is a big step towards cutting the pollution that causes climate change.
It… Audio
'Incremental' climate funding a politcal choice - Greens
The Green Party says the government is making a political choice not to move faster on climate change. It has applauded the $1.5 billion dollars allocated in this year's Budget to cutting greenhouse… Audio
Green's James Shaw angry about building codes for accommodation
Now we're going to hear from James Shaw - co-leader of the Green Party. First of all we just wanted to take a moment to reflect on the hostel tragedy in Wellington - in a small country everyone gets… Audio
Greens: pleased with changes to Clean Car rebate
Dawn raids tactics are still happening, despite the government's apology for the 1970s raids. This comes as Immigration admitted carrying out at least 18 out-of-hour visits to people it referred to as… Audio
We can't plant our way out of trouble, Climate Change Commission says
The Climate Change Commission is warning decision makers that we can't plant our way out of trouble.
It's released draft recommendations to the Government for the next Emissions Reduction Plan, and… Audio
3.5% reduction in greenhouse gas emmissions a positive
Time for our weekly catch up with one of the Green Party's co-leaders and this morning we're joined by James Shaw. Audio
Greens:next govt need to be more focussed on climate change
Cracks are starting to appear in the Labour - Green Party cooperation agreement with the Chris Hipkins administration ending work on a raft of climate change policies. The container and bottle… Audio
Green Party wants bigger, better climate action
The Green Party wants bigger, better, and bolder climate action commitments this election year.
In his State of the Planet speech yesterday, co-leader James Shaw expressed his frustration at the… Audio
Greens lay down challenge to potential coalition partners
The Green Party wants bigger, better, and bolder climate action commitments this election year.
In his State of the Planet speech yesterday, co-leader James Shaw expressed his frustration at the… Audio
Chris Hipkins axes more government policies in reprioritisation
Less than two months into Chris Hipkins' time as Prime Minister and the Government's agenda is looking much slimmer.
Hipkins has axed - or amended - a swathe of programmes in his second policy purge… Audio
Greens concern on govt u-turn on roads after cyclone
The Prime Minister has promised that a change of focus on transport won't compromise action on climate change Thanks to Cyclone Gabrielle, emissions reduction will no longer be the top transport… Audio
Climate minister on paying other countries to cut NZ emissions
The government's still made no moves on how to pay other countries to cut our emissions for us, despite that being the main way for the country to meet our Paris climate pledge. Two-thirds of our… Audio
Questions for Oral Answer 22 February 2023
Questions to Ministers Hon JAMES SHAW to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement that climate is a "bread and butter issue" for his Government; if so, will he ensure that adapting to… Audio
Shaw: Green's believe companies pay tax to support clean-up
The scale of the disaster caused by Cyclone Gabrielle is continuing to unfold. Many of the measures needed to prevent such catastrophes in the future are outlined in a National Adaptation Plan… Audio
Cyclone devastation and climate dominate PM's Statement debate
Today the debating chamber launched into action as it does most years - but this year was all about the weather and the climate. Audio
Cyclone devastation and climate dominate PM's Statement debate
Today the debating chamber launched into action as it does most years - but this year was all about the weather and the climate.
AudioCyclone Gabrielle: Climate change under spotlight in Parliament
The devastating effects of Cyclone Gabrielle have lit a fire under Parliament, with new impetus to get climate adaptation legislation - or at least parts of it - through the House.
The Climate Change… Audio
Minor parties: Will they have a major impact?
Newsroom's political editor Jo Moir and RNZ's deputy political editor Craig McCulloch join The Detail to size up the minor parties as election year gets underway. Audio