Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Work smarter with a Pro licence Learn More
Parliament

Gordon Campbell | Parliament TV | Parliament Today | Video | Questions Of the Day | Search

 

Green Party to join the People’s Climate March

27 November 2015

Green Party to join the People’s Climate March

The Green Party will be out in force this weekend, as MPs, celebrities and supporters join the Green Bloc to march in solidarity with thousands of Kiwis taking to the streets to demand action on climate change.

Across New Zealand, people from all walks of life will take to the streets, led by a coalition of humanitarian organisations, environment groups, trade unions and faith groups.

Tens of thousands of Kiwis are expected to join marches throughout the country on Saturday and Sunday, part of the world-wide People’s Climate March, which could prove to be the world’s largest climate mobilisation.

Green Party Co-leader James Shaw and MP Kennedy Graham will attend the march in Auckland on Saturday along with other Green MPs, TV and sporting personality Hayley Holt, and supporters, before leaving for the UN climate change summit in Paris.

“Thousands of people will be taking to the streets with us on the weekend, because they believe that the things they love are worth saving,” Mr Shaw said.

Green Party Co-leader Metiria Turei will be marching in Dunedin on Sunday.

“Climate change is the most important issue of our time, and together we’ll be standing up for our families’ future and for an economy that works for people and the planet,” Mrs Turei said.

Mr Shaw will be representing New Zealanders at Paris as part of the official Government delegation, and Dr Graham and Green MP Julie Anne Genter will be attending as observers.

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading

Are you getting our free newsletter?

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.

“Paris is the best chance we’ve got right now to secure a good climate deal,” Mr Shaw said.

“If a strong agreement is reached in Paris, it will genuinely change our children’s and grandchildren’s futures for the better.

“Thousands of New Zealanders have already called on the Government to back a climate plan that our country can be proud of.

“This weekend we’ll be making that call loud and clear in solidarity with hundreds of thousands of voices around the world. It’ll be up to the Government to show the world that they’ve heard it,” Mr Shaw said.


© Scoop Media

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading
 
 
 
Parliament Headlines | Politics Headlines | Regional Headlines



Gordon Campbell: On Dune 2, And Images Of Islam


Depictions of Islam in Western popular culture have rarely been positive, even before 9/11. Five years on from the mosque shootings, this is one of the cultural headwinds that the Muslim community has to battle against. Whatever messages of tolerance and inclusion are offered in daylight, much of our culture tends to be hostile to Islam when we’re sitting in the dark, with popcorn.
Any number of movie examples come to mind, beginning with Rudolf Valentino’s role (over a century ago) as the romantic Arab hero in The Sheik...
More


 
 


Government: One-stop Shop Major Projects On The Fast Track

The Coalition Government’s new one-stop-shop fast track consenting regime for regional and national projects of significance will cut red tape and make it easier for New Zealand to build the infrastructure and major projects needed to get the country moving again... More

ALSO:


Government: GPS 2024: Over $20 Billion To Get Transport Back On Track
Transport Minister Simeon Brown has released the draft Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Land Transport, outlining the Coalition Government’s plan to build and maintain a transport system that enables people to get to where they need to go quickly and safely... More

ALSO:

Government: Humanitarian Support For Gaza & West Bank

Winston Peters has announced NZ is providing a further $5M to respond to the extreme humanitarian need in Gaza and the West Bank. “The impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict on civilians is absolutely appalling," he said... More


Government: New High Court Judge Appointed

Judith Collins has announced the appointment of Wellington Barrister Jason Scott McHerron as a High Court Judge. Justice McHerron graduated from the University of Otago with a BA in English Literature in 1994 and an LLB in 1996... More

 
 
 
 
 
 

LATEST HEADLINES

  • PARLIAMENT
  • POLITICS
  • REGIONAL
 
 

InfoPages News Channels


 
 
 
 

Join Our Free Newsletter

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.