Budget 2017 continues the National Government’s shameful underfunding of the Department of Conservation (DOC) and puts our precious flora and fauna at risk, the Green Party said today.
There’s been a fair amount of speculation about the Green Party’s position on the Budget. If you want to see how they are voting, or to discuss that, have a look at the post The Greens and voting on the Budget.
Below is the coverage of the Budget in the Greens’ own words. I’m starting with one that seems to have gotten lost in all the noise but is critical for people on low incomes. Temporary Additional Support (TAS) is the benefit entitlement for people in hardship.
The Greens’ more in depth responses to the Budget are in their Press Releases,
National’s pretence of action hides a bribe for the wealthiest – James Shaw MP on Thursday, May 25, 2017 – 14:56
Budget a disappointment for Auckland – Julie-Anne Genter MP on Thursday, May 25, 2017 – 15:54
A waterfall of funding to destroy rivers, and a drop in the bucket to clean them up -Catherine Delahunty MP on Thursday, May 25, 2017 – 16:50
Green Party Co-leader James Shaw’s 2017 Budget Response Speech – James Shaw MP on Thursday, May 25, 2017 – 15:34
Nature short-changed again by National in Budget 2017 – Mojo Mathers MP on Thursday, May 25, 2017 – 17:12
Budget 2017 continues the National Government’s shameful underfunding of the Department of Conservation (DOC) and puts our precious flora and fauna at risk, the Green Party said today.
Marama Davidson – Taxation (Budget Measures: Family Incomes Package) Bill – Second Reading – Marama Davidson MP on Friday, May 26, 2017 – 09:50
Mr Speaker, this bill is part of a budget package that reminded me of a scene from the movie “Mad Max Fury Road”.
New Zealand far off track on climate change – James Shaw MP on Friday, May 26, 2017 – 14:56
Metiria Turei speaks in the First Reading of the TAXATION (BUDGET MEASURES: FAMILY INCOMES PACKAGE) BILL – Metiria Turei MP on Friday, May 26, 2017 – 16:19
Metiria Turei speaks in the General Debate on Mothers – Metiria Turei MP on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 – 16:57
The Greens’ signature budget policy, The Budget for All Mothers.
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