Green Party Long Term Goals

This section has two parts

1. Long term internal Goals for our organisation
2. Long term external Goals for our work

1. Who we are - Long-term internal Goals for our organisation

We aim to develop a Party that:

1. Stays true to our Charter, Vision, Mission, Values and Goals
2. Has the capacity to achieve widespread support for our Charter and Vision
3. Has the capacity to play an influential role in our systems of government at all levels
4. Keeps our courage, diversity, radicalism and creative edge
5. Has a strong capacity to lead change and is focused on action and results
6. Supports a thriving culture of intellectual debate
7. Builds our membership in order to achieve our Goals
8. Encourages active participation by members at all levels, with a culture of grassroots leadership and trusted representation
9. Fosters sustainable activism, supporting active members and assisting the development of their personal and political skills
10. Has a strong, effective and participatory internal organisation and communications networks that evolve with the needs of the Party
11. Raises sufficient financial and other resources to achieve our Goals
12. Maintains healthy relationships with tangata whenua, with community groups and with Green organisations around the world
13. Achieves a balance between hard work and fun!

2. What we want to see happen - Long term Goals for our work

1. Each of us is aware of the land, water, air, energy and materials we use, knows how to use them sustainably, and takes responsibility for doing so.
2. A thriving new economy, rich in creativity and meaningful work, results from business and the community sector embracing their social and environmental responsibilities.
3. Government uses indicators of quality of life and human and environmental wellbeing to measure economic success.
4. We understand our different histories and have developed local and national relationships that are grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
5. People are secure that their essential needs will be met, and they have the time, resources and ability to participate in their communities and develop their potential.
6. Negotiation, mediation and peacemaking are the primary means of resolving conflict.
7. Our unique plants, animals and ecosystems flourish as the scale of human impact is reduced.
8. Energy demand is stabilised and supplied from renewable resources.
9. All rubbish becomes resources; toxic substances which do not break down harmlessly are phased out.
10. Food production, processing and distribution are environmentally sustainable and provide a healthy, affordable diet for all.
11. Power imbalances are reduced and resources are shared more equally.
12. Those who have plenty learn to say "enough" so that all may have enough.
13. Science and technology serve human needs and the biosphere within an ethical framework.
14. We nurture creativity, wisdom and life-long learning.
15. The main focus of New Zealand's international work is environmental integrity, peace, justice and human rights.
16. We protect our sovereignty and enhance sustainability by controlling corporate power in the public interest, limiting foreign control of our land and becoming more self-reliant.