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Nandor Tanczos


Nandor is a high-profile campaigner for environmental issues, justice and constitutional reform, and was a Green Party MP from 1999 until 2008. Nandor consistently challenges mainstream political perspectives and provided a voice in Parliament for those who have too often lacked political representation.

“If we are to have any kind of future we must begin to treat the planet and its people with respect.”

While an MP, Nandor's portfolios were: Commerce, Communications, Constituional Issues, Courts and Corrections, Electoral Reform, Environment, Forestry, IT, Justice, Land Information, Statistics, Sustainable Land Management, Waste, Agriculture and Rural Affairs.

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Nandor Tanczos MP - Valedictory speech

30 Jun 2008

I give thanks and praise unto the Most High Jah Ras Tafari. I give greetings to all in the name of the Holy Trinity—the Almighty Father, the Divine Mother, and the Child that is love made life. I greet the members of this House for the last time as one of them. I greet those in the gallery, and I thank them for honouring me with their presence, especially my beloved Ngahuia Murphy.

Nandor Says Farewell

28 Jun 2008

Nine years ago, no one would have expected to see a rastafarian MP. Nine years later, again, no one would have expected how practical and engaged the outsider and firebrand would prove to be. In typical Nandor fashion, he spoke from the heart, letting all MPs know what he thought of them and the institution he has served so well. Make sure you watch through to the timely conclusion. (14 min.)

Nandor's valedictory speech scheduled

20 Jun 2008

Green Party MP Nandor Tanczos valedictory speech and Green Party Co-Leader Russel Norman's maiden speech have been scheduled for the upcoming fortnight.

Nandor's Second Reading speech on his Waste Minimisation bill

18 Jun 2008
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Nandor's Second Reading speech on his Waste Minimisation bill - a bill that, when enacted, will comprehensively redesign the way we manage waste in Aotearoa.


Waste Minimisation Bill - Second Reading Speech

18 Jun 2008

It is 2 years and 4 days since this bill had its first reading, but that is not a record. The Criminal Procedure Bill has been languishing for twice as long. But this bill has not been like Sleeping Beauty, waiting for the National Party kiss of life.

Acquittals reinforce need for public prosecutor's office

29 May 2008

Acquittals in three high profile criminal cases have reinforced the need for the establishment of a public prosecutor's office, the Green Party says.

Tanczos to stay till election

21 May 2008

Green Party MP Nandor Tanczos will remain in Parliament till the 2008 election.

Landcorp and Government should help struggling sheep farmers

15 May 2008

Green Party MP Nandor Tanczos calls on Landcorp to support New Zealand sheep farmers by trialling organic sheep farming methods rather than leading the shift to dairy conversion.

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