Kia ora e te whānau,

We know the challenges we face are real — from the cost of living to climate change, to the slow erosion of the things that help us thrive. But we also know that when communities come together, powerful things can happen.

This hui is a chance to take a breath, check in, and imagine how things could be different — if we made decisions based on care, not profit. If we designed our economy around people, not the other way around.

Join Green Party Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick, alongside MPs Lan Pham and Kahurangi Carter, for an evening of honest kōrero about the choices in front of us — and what it might look like to back each other, and back a better future.

Together, we’ll:

• Break down what’s really going on with the budget — without the jargon

• Talk about what it means to have an economy that works for people and the planet

• Share hopes, concerns, and ideas for what we can do next, together

Whether you’re new to this kaupapa or you’ve been in the mahi for years — we’d love to see you there. Bring your thoughts, bring a mate, and we’ll bring the kai.

Need an interpreter or accessibility support? Let us know — we’re here to help.