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| Green Party AGM Conference in Nelson |
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| Written by Jeanette Elley | |
| Thursday, 07 June 2007 | |
 Green Party representatives from all over New Zealand gathered in Nelson last weekend for the annual Green Party AGM conference, where it was clearly demonstrated that the Green Party is in fine shape to give both of the big "old" parties a run for their money at the next election.Challenging speeches from Green Party co-leaders Jeanette Fitzsimons and Russel Norman acknowledged growing concern about social and environmental issues within society at large, and bemoaned the slow response from the incumbent government to put practical steps in place to prove that New Zealand's stated goal of carbon neutrality is more than just rhetoric.
Conference proceedings and speeches were reported widely in the national media, and the issues seriously debated, clearly recognising that the Green Party's considered environmental and social messages are of vital importance to the country. Unprecedented attention was given to this latest AGM by other major political parties, indicating a pressing need for them to learn from the Green Party about environmental and social responsibility, and providing a visible precursor to expected partner-seeking before and/or after next year's national election. Guest speakers at the conference included New Zealand's former Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Dr Morgan Williams, and marine scientist Dr John Cranfield. |
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