Catherine Delahunty
Greens - National Standards are not standard
A five year study on the national standards for reading, writing and maths shows children's results are not reliable. The government-funded study says results vary from one year to the next and… Audio
NZ govt blocks motion to support West Papua
The New Zealand government today [Tue 03-05-2016] blocked a motion moved without notice by New Zealand Green Party MP Catherine Delahunty on West Papua. Audio
Greens call for a temporary moratorium on water management
The Green Party wants a temporary ban on issuing consents for water bottling projects. Audio
Greens say Govt should go further than mandatory reporting
The Green Party says extending mandatory reporting to all school staff is a good start - but warns it may not be enough to protect children from sex offenders. Audio
Northland charter school a "disaster"- Greens
A failed Northland charter school the Government now wants to close, employed and then promoted a teacher who'd just been suspended for a year. Audio
Call for fresh approach to learning support
Parents, educators, academics and students have been giving parliamentarians a report card on the support available to children with austism, dyslexia and dyspraxia. Many say there are significant… Audio
NZ foreign minister pushed to raise abuses with Indonesia
The Indonesian foreign minister has met her NZ counterpart as MPs raised human rights concerns. Audio
NZ joins chorus of demands for Papua shooting probe
NZ has joined other international voices condemning the shooting of students in Papua. Audio
NZ steps up focus on West Papua
West Papua under the spotlight in New Zealand where parliamentarians have called upon the new President of Indonesia to commit to genuine media freedom in West Papua. Audio
NZ police training project in West Papua shelved
Relief expressed and questions raised over the announcement that New Zealand's planned community policing training programme in Indonesia's Papua region has been shelved. Audio
NZ protesters call for release of W Papuan political prisoners
Protesters in New Zealand join international action calling on Indonesia to release West Papua's political prisoners. Audio
NZ protest in support of West Papuan independence push
A small group in New Zealand shows support for West Papua independence with the raising of the Morning Star flag in Wellington. Audio
Green Party says NZ should be facilitating peace talks in Papua
The New Zealand Green Party say the country should be facilitating peace talks in Papua rather than police advisors. Audio
Greens describe Chch school merger as experimental
The Government's plans to close four Christchurch schools and merge them into one, are being described as a experiment which could set a precedent for urbanising other schools. Audio
Green light for Waihi underground mine
Consent has been granted to the mining giant, Newmont Waihi Gold, to develop what would be the first modern mine directly below a residential area in New Zealand. Audio
Greens calling Education Minister "incompetent"
This comment comes after a High Court judge ruled the Government's decision to close Salisbury School for girls with special needs in Nelson at the end of the year was unlawful. Audio
Greens disappointed Fruit in School programme not extended
School leaders and child poverty groups are backing the Green Party in condemning a decision by the Government not to extend its Fruit in Schools programme. Audio
Payments to family caregivers may be restricted
The Health Minister, says it may be necessary to restrict payments to family members caring for their adult disabled children. Audio
Drilling to explore for oil to begin on Stewart Island
Consent's been granted and oil drilling is about to begin on Stewart Island. Audio
Government urged to back out of Indonesia
The Green Party is calling for the Government to cut its military and police ties with Indonesia. The call follows a violent rampage by Indonesian soldiers in the Papua region last week, with reports… Audio
