Summary

The Green Party envisions an Aotearoa New Zealand where our governing structures uphold the rangatiratanga of iwi and hapū and provide for a high quality of life for all. In Government, the Green Party will boost the nationwide dialogue of constitutional reform that is grounded in He Whakaputanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will constitutionally recognise Papatūānuku and enshrine her and her descendants’ inherent rights. We will ensure our governance structures are open and accountable: empowering the Ombudsman, broadening the OIA and establishing a culture of open government. We will establish a free, accessible, and public repository of all released official information, and require that all appropriate information related to a decision is released as soon as possible to support proactive public engagement.