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Scoop Audio & Video: Greens Launch Conservation Policy

Scoop Audio & Video: Greens Launch Conservation Policy


Green Party
conservation spokesperson Kevin Hague
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Greens conservation spokesperson Kevin Hague was sporting rare
election-season movember stubble.

The Green Party launched its conservation policy at Parliament this morning.

The plan calls for more legal protection plans for endangered species and ecosystems, increased funding for the Department of Conservation and expanded pest control programmes.

Green co-leader Metiria Turei indicate these, and other Green election policies, could be negotiated with any incoming government. But both she and conservation spokesperson Kevin Hague criticised the actual of the current government, particular with regard to reducing the funding and capabilities of DOC.

Welcome and overview from Metiria Turei:

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Policy presentation by Kevin Hague:

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Question and answer session:

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Video courtesy of NZ Green Party:

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