Articles by Chlöe

services and systems

Green Party to abolish training wage and provide more support for apprentices

The Green Party will abolish the training wage, so people aren’t forced to live in poverty while they learn on the job. “A strong economy needs a strong workforce. We will ensure apprentices are paid properly for their work, supporting more tradies on and into the job,” says Green Party Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick. "We need to more homes and renewable energy, which means we need a skilled workforce of builders, electricians, plumbers, mechanics, and other tradespeople to make it happen.”...

Posted at October 17, 2026 11:13 AM by Chlöe Swarbrick and Marama Davidson

services and systems

Greens give councils tools to fund tourist infrastructure

The Green Party has announced it will ensure councils get the tools they’ve been asking for, including a bed levy, to fund the infrastructure visitors use. “Councils and the communities they represent want a bed levy to reduce the pressure on ratepayers and support the tourism they’re asked to absorb. The Greens will make it happen,” says Green Party Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick.  “From Auckland to Queenstown, Mayors don’t care about central government politicians’ squabbles about whether a levy is a tax....

Posted at October 14, 2026 3:39 PM by Chlöe Swarbrick

people and communities

Greens commit to funding and delivering level crossing removals

The Green Party has committed to funding and delivering level crossing removals in Auckland, allowing for better safety outcomes, more frequent trains, and fewer delays.“The Green Party will work with Auckland Council to identify the best options to fund and deliver level crossing removals, so West Auckland can experience the full benefits of the City Rail Link,” says Green Party Co-leader Marama Davidson. “This is fundamentally about safety. Right now, these crossings create risks for people every single day, whether...

Posted at October 12, 2026 1:02 PM by Chlöe Swarbrick and Marama Davidson and Julie Anne Genter

culture and innovation

Greens will regulate AI for the public good

The Green Party has announced they will regulate AI to protect New Zealanders’ creativity, data and jobs and ensure that the benefits of AI are shared and not captured by the massive technology companies running the AI sector. “Artificial Intelligence should work for people and the planet – we don’t work for AI. The Greens will regulate it responsibly, for the public good,” says Green Party Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick. Our regulation will ensure that: AI will not replace human and democratic decision-making Our data...

Posted at October 12, 2026 12:44 PM by Chlöe Swarbrick

ACT’s welfare for the wealthiest

The Green Party says the ACT Party's Fiscal Plan, released today, hands more money to the super-rich and pays for it by cutting support for disabled people. “The ACT Party’s Fiscal Plan is welfare for the wealthiest. 47,000 more children are living in poverty today than were three years ago. This plan continues to shovel money upwards, starving everyone else,” says Green Party Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick.  “The cutting of KiwiSaver Government contributions and removal of tax on gains will most benefit...

Posted at October 11, 2026 3:35 PM by Chlöe Swarbrick

nature and climate

Greens announce plans to protect the Hauraki Gulf

The Green Party has announced its plan to protect the Hauraki Gulf, including closing Luxon’s carve-outs for commercial fishers, phasing out bottom trawling and protecting 30% of it by 2030.“Everyone loves the Hauraki Gulf. We’re supposed to protect and look after the things we love. The Greens will ensure Tīkapa Moana is restored now, flourishing for generations to come,” says Green Party Co-leader and MP for Auckland Central Chlöe Swarbrick. “New Zealanders deserve to drink, fish and swim in their...

Posted at October 06, 2026 11:35 AM by Chlöe Swarbrick