Category Archives: New Zealand Politics

My Commentary on NZME Herald Focus: 2017 General Election

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Vernon Tava

In the lead-up to the 2017 General Election I was a commentator on the Herald Focus video segments. This culminated in being on the live panel for NZME’s election night coverage with Fran O’Sullivan and Jennifer Curtin, hosted by Heather … Continue reading →

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Post-Election University of Auckland Society Forum, 20 October 2017

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Vernon Tava

I had a great time chairing the University of Auckland Society post-election forum at Old Government House on the 20th of October 2017. Associate-Professors Curtin and Lees-Marshment were fascinating and erudite; PhD candidate and former television news producer, Mark Boyd, … Continue reading →

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Final Speech to the Green Party Annual General Meeting for the Male Co-Leader Contest

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Vernon Tava

It has been a privilege to stand for Male co-leader. In fact, I would like to take this moment to acknowledge the fact that I can stand before you here at all. It is a unique strength of our party … Continue reading →

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Speech to the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand Auckland Province Co-Leader Candidate Meeting

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Vernon Tava

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Why I Am Standing for Green Party Male Co-Leader

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Vernon Tava

I am excited by the opportunity to stand for Male Co-Leadership of the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand. I believe it is important to use the opportunity of a leadership contest to generate a debate within the Party, and beyond … Continue reading →

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Greens in Local Government

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Vernon Tava

The Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand has followed an unusual progression when compared to other Green parties around the world. Generally, Green parties have built strength at the local and state levels before ‘matriculating’ to central government. In Aotearoa … Continue reading →

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The Difference Between Social Responsibility and Social Justice

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Vernon Tava

My recent post on why the Green Party is not truly a left-wing party  provoked a lot of debate and was timely given the popular speculation in the wake of the 2014 general election that the time has come for a blue-green party. I’m … Continue reading →

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Is the Green Party of the Left or is it a Party for Sustainability?

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Vernon Tava

The Greens can be described as ‘left’, just as the colour of a puriri tree can be described as ‘dark’, but not adequately so. The Greens have an uncompromising commitment to fairness and equality. They also have a commitment to … Continue reading →

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