The latest news from the Greens

services and systems

Greens' fiscal plan builds real economic resilience to lower cost of living and stimulate 64,000 new jobs

The Green Party has released its fully costed fiscal plan, which returns the books to surplus in 2029/30 and pays for new investment with around $8 billion a year in new revenue from the super-rich and big corporations. “The Green Party is serious about real world economic management. Our fiscal plan makes critical investment essential for productivity and resilience, improving long-term fiscal sustainability,” says Green Party Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick. The Green Party will: Commit to future operating allowances of $4.5 billion...

Posted at October 23, 2026 11:11 AM by Chlöe Swarbrick and Marama Davidson

Unemployment shows Luxon asleep at the wheel

The Green Party says the latest Stats NZ release today shows the Government’s economic mismanagement is clearly taking the country in the wrong direction. “Unemployment is at an 11-year high. The extra number of New Zealanders made unemployed under Luxon's three years can fill Mt Smart Stadium twice over,” says Green Party Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick. “After National chose to run a campaign almost exclusively on attacking the Greens' fully costed plans, New Zealanders just don't believe anything they say anymore....

Posted at November 04, 2026 1:30 PM by Chlöe Swarbrick

Greens call for investment in jobs to keep young people in New Zealand

The Green Party is calling for active government investment to create jobs at home, after new research found the rise in young people moving overseas since 2023 will cost the country $76 billion in GDP over the next four decades “A Green Government will not let New Zealanders be passengers in their own economy. We will ensure active government investment drives higher wages, sustained innovation, better education, resilient infrastructure, healthy nature and a country we can be proud of. This...

Posted at November 02, 2026 3:08 PM by Chlöe Swarbrick

Greens say all its enviro policies are on the table, warn against coalition’s ‘Dirty Dozen’.

The Green Party says all its environment policies are now on the table for New Zealanders to see, while today also releasing a list of a dozen laws and actions it says will accelerate environmental destruction, if National, Act and NZ First are allowed to progress them.“I am asking New Zealanders to vote for those without a voice, including our threatened wildlife and wild places, while keeping their eyes wide open to the alternative which will devastate entire species and...

Posted at November 01, 2026 12:36 PM by Marama Davidson

te tiriti o waitangi

Ake, Ake, Ake: Green Party commits $200m to the future of te reo Māori

The Green Party is committing to a flourishing reo Māori in homes, in schools, and in communities across Aotearoa."Te reo Māori is a taonga. The Green Party will proudly fund te reo Māori initiatives to thrive for generations to come," says Green Party Co-leader Marama Davidson. “Teachers work tirelessly to elevate te reo Māori in their schools. Te Taura Whiri i te reo Māori have been kaitiaki of te reo Māori for decades. Te Mātāwai supports whānau, hapū and iwi...

Posted at September 14, 2026 10:38 AM by Marama Davidson

te tiriti o waitangi

Green Party announce marae funding policy Te Waonui a Tāne

The Green Party has announced its 2026 Tiriti policy Te Waonui a Tāne: Thriving Marae and Thriving Communities."When marae are strong, communities are stronger. The Green Party policy Te Waonui a Tāne will recognise and resource marae to keep our communities connected and safe, for all of us," says Green Party Co-leader Marama Davidson. "We can ensure our mokopuna inherit vibrant, resilient, and self-determining communities. Marae are the living hearts of our communities. "Current funding for marae creates uncertainty as...

Posted at August 09, 2026 1:31 PM by Marama Davidson and Chlöe Swarbrick

te tiriti o waitangi

Budget 2026 fails Māori

The Green Party says Budget 2026 makes clear who this Government cares about, and it’s not Māori. “Budget 2026 neglects its Tiriti obligations to make way for the super-rich and powerful,” says Green Party Co-leader, Marama Davidson. “Despite the desperate need in our Māori communities, Willis has seen fit to again turn away while delivering billions of dollars for landlords, fossil fuel dependency, and on new military equipment.” “Te Tiriti o Waitangi is a promise of protection for whānau and for taiao: a promise Nicola Willis has broken for a third year in a row with this Budget. “Te iwi...

Posted at May 28, 2026 2:46 PM by Marama Davidson

te tiriti o waitangi

Government announces Treaty Principles Bill by stealth

The Green Party is condemning the Government's decision to weaken te Tiriti o Waitangi references across 19 acts of Parliament, calling it the Stealth Treaty Principles Bill."New Zealanders didn't want the Treaty Principles Bill, and they sure don't want it by stealth," says Green Party Co-leader Marama Davidson. "Stripping te Tiriti out of seven acts entirely and dragging the Crown's obligations in another ten down to the weakest possible standard, is a deliberate diminishment of the founding document of this...

Posted at May 15, 2026 1:50 PM by Marama Davidson

te tiriti o waitangi

Greens call on Luxon to abandon racist education reforms

The Green Party is urging Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to abandon amendments to the Education and Training Act following the Waitangi Tribunal’s scathing report on the proposed changes.“The Waitangi Tribunal has been clear: Luxon’s Government has breached its Tiriti obligations. It can no longer mask the racism in its education reforms,” says Green Party Co-leader, Marama Davidson. “Te Tiriti o Waitangi is a promise to take the best possible care of each other. Its place in the education of our tamariki, our taonga, our...

Posted at May 15, 2026 12:04 PM by Marama Davidson

te tiriti o waitangi

Greens unveil diverse list with large Māori representation

The Green Party has announced 13 Māori candidates in its final list for the 2026 General Election with 9 in the top 20 and Marama Davidson number 1.Co-leader Marama Davidson says, “Our skilled and diverse candidate list includes Māori with strong leadership experience, working together to deliver real outcomes for whānau, hapū and iwi. “The 13 Māori candidates reflect a long standing commitment to te Tiriti o Waitangi, equity and partnership. We must reflect an Aotearoa that works for everyone....

Posted at April 22, 2026 12:00 PM by Marama Davidson

democracy and international relations

Government rams through sweeping changes to Te Tiriti in legislation

The Green Party is condemning the Government’s weakening of Te Tiriti o Waitangi provisions across multiple pieces of legislation. "Pushing through these sweeping changes in secret shows this Government is a dishonourable Treaty partner," says Green Party MP Tamatha Paul. Documents seen by Paul outline Cabinet's decision to amend Treaty provisions across 23 pieces of legislation. Under the changes, the standard of Treaty obligation would be reduced to no higher than "take into account". Treaty references in other laws would be repealed entirely. The decisions were made in...

Posted at April 19, 2026 6:35 PM by Tamatha Paul

te tiriti o waitangi

Luxon Government can no longer mask racism in education reforms

The Green Party welcomes the urgent inquiry by the Waitangi Tribunal on the Education and Training Amendment Act and Te Mātaiaho (WAI 3553)."The hearings were clear: the Crown breached its Tiriti obligations. The Government can no longer mask the racism in its education reforms," says Green Party spokesperson for education Dr Lawrence Xu-Nan,. The Tribunal heard from iwi including Ngāti Hine and Te Kapotai, and education leaders from across the sector. They expressed their concerns about the removal of Te...

Posted at April 17, 2026 5:13 PM by Lawrence Xu-Nan and Hūhana Lyndon

culture and innovation

Luxon’s Government actively neglects Māori news broadcasting

The Green Party has condemned the funding cut which has lead to the loss of the National Māori Radio news service. The news service will air for the last time tonight. “After years of harsh cuts to Māori broadcasting under Luxon’s Government, the Green Party is calling on Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka to stand up for Māori news broadcasting,” says Green Party Co-leader, Marama Davidson. “Over the past four decades, iwi radio has played a fundamental role in broadcasting critical news, diverse voices, and community stories to whānau across the motu. “The National Māori Radio service has always...

Posted at March 31, 2026 1:10 PM by Marama Davidson

nature and climate

National caught sneaking unpopular conservation policies back into play

The Green Party says Luxon must categorically rule out the sale and disposal of public conservation land and any intention to put profits ahead of nature in conservation law, after the National Party quietly released its ‘blue-green’ manifesto this morning.The ‘Blue-Green’ policy, published online with no fanfare, quietly walks away from previous assurances by Luxon that his party had backed down from its unpopular conservation positions. “Today a critical line has been drawn for New Zealanders, a vote for the...

Posted at November 04, 2026 1:43 PM by Marama Davidson

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

nature and climate

National must come clean on climate

This morning the Prime Minister walked back his Trade Minister blaming the Greens, and is now blaming journalists, over an official complaint laid at the European Union over his Government breaching the EU-NZ Trade Agreement.“Luxon's Government is blaming everyone else for the consequences of their own decisions to shred climate action, instead of looking in the mirror and doing the right thing,” says Green Party Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick. “The Greens have spent the entire term of Parliament warning about the...

Posted at October 02, 2026 1:45 PM by Chlöe Swarbrick

nature and climate

RMA replacement laws pass today, usher in new era of harm to the environment

The Green Party says the worst parts of the new laws replacing core environmental legislation were copied and pasted from industry lobbying documents, and will allow untold harm to human health and the environment.“With the passing of these bills, Aotearoa is in a new era of environmental exploitation at the hands of polluting industries,” says Green Party Environment spokesperson Lan Pham. “At a time when half of our rivers are too polluted to swim in, ocean fisheries like tarakihi are...

Posted at September 23, 2026 11:43 AM by Lan Pham

nature and climate

Greens commit to undoing attacks on conservation and environment laws

The Green Party has announced at the March for Nature in Auckland that, if elected, it will ensure that conservation land is managed for nature, not for profit, and that there are strong limits on activity that might harm the wider environment.“Today, people from across Aotearoa have stood up yet again against the Coalition Government's attacks on nature and public conservation land. The Green Party is marching with them because corporate interests should never come at the expense of our...

Posted at September 19, 2026 2:59 PM by Marama Davidson

nature and climate

Docs show new anti-enviro laws copy pasted from Big Polluter wish lists

The Natural Environment Bill and Planning Bill will go to their third readings this week. These are the laws replacing New Zealand’s foundational environmental law, the Resource Management Act (RMA).Changes to the bills that appear to have come straight from industry lobby groups include critical wording on climate impacts, pollution limits, resource use limits, and environmental health, while including special provisions for specific industries, and reducing public input opportunities. This occurred despite repeated official advice, and independent expert warnings. “Let...

Posted at September 14, 2026 8:39 AM by Marama Davidson

nature and climate

Public pressure on Conservation Amendment Bill forces roll back but meaningless as worst elements still remain

Public pressure has forced the Coalition Government to roll back parts of the Conservation Amendment Bill, but changes are essentially meaningless when the remaining clauses could still have disastrous ramifications, says the Green Party. “While we welcome the Select Committee’s decision to abandon the controversial conservation land exchange and disposal provisions, New Zealanders should remain extremely concerned about the ‘squeeze any economic value at any cost’ approach of the economic clauses in the Bill,” says Green Party environment spokesperson Lan Pham. ...

Posted at September 03, 2026 3:52 PM by Lan Pham

nature and climate

Methanex closing eliminates any arguable case for LNG Terminal

The Green Party says Methanex closing shuts the door on any arguable reason for the Government to build an LNG import terminal, and is calling on the Government to cancel its plans."It's time for the Government to cancel their plans to use $1 billion of taxpayer money to underwrite the LNG import facility," says Green Party Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick. "Methanex leaving takes the country's largest gas user out of the market and frees up gas supply through to the end...

Posted at September 02, 2026 11:27 AM by Chlöe Swarbrick

nature and climate

Luxon Government off track to meet almost all climate targets

The Climate Commission has today warned that unless we get a serious Government willing to take real action in the next 12 to 24 months, we are at risk of missing almost all of our climate targets.“Christopher Luxon came to power and shredded climate action, meaning we’re now off track to meet almost all of our climate targets. This isn’t about numbers on a page. This is about people’s lives and livelihoods," says Green Party Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick. “New Zealanders...

Posted at July 22, 2026 1:35 PM by Chlöe Swarbrick

people and communities

Green Party plans could save families thousands each year

The Green Party has released estimates showing a family with two children could save over $5,000 a year under its plans for rooftop solar, supermarket competition, school lunches, cheaper public transport and income tax cuts.“Households are struggling with record costs after three years of Luxon’s failed policies. The Greens will deliver real cost-of-living relief for New Zealanders,” says Green Party Co-leader Marama Davidson. “A family with two kids that puts solar on the roof would have about $100 more in...

Posted at October 27, 2026 12:32 PM by Marama Davidson

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

people and communities

Greens commit to pay equity for care workers

The Green Party is announcing it will restore pay equity law to the position it was in before Luxon's Government butchered it in 2025, along with funding a settlement for the roughly 65,000 care and support workers whose claim was stopped by those changes. "Care and support workers look after disabled people, older people and some of the most vulnerable people in New Zealand every day, yet their work has been undervalued for too long," says Green Party Co-leader Marama Davidson....

Posted at October 01, 2026 2:00 PM by Marama Davidson

people and communities

Foreign Affairs Minister fails to seek advice on leaving Paris Agreement

The Green Party has discovered Minister of Foreign Affairs, Winston Peters, has neither sought nor received any advice on what it would mean for New Zealand to withdraw from the Paris Agreement, while his party campaigns on taking the country out of it. "The majority of current Government coalition parties are ramping up the campaign to remove our country from the world's main climate change agreement, but the Minister of Foreign Affairs hasn't asked his officials a single question about what...

Posted at September 30, 2026 11:41 AM by Chlöe Swarbrick

people and communities

Luxon undermines economic resilience

The Green Party says the Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update (PREFU) shows this Government has failed to deliver a resilient economy that works for New Zealanders.“Luxon’s fiscal hole is in New Zealanders’ wallets, the empty shops in our towns and the gap in action required to meet the climate crisis,” says Green Party Co-leader and Finance spokesperson Chlöe Swarbrick. “Hope is not a plan, but it’s clear that’s all this Government has as they sit on their hands and hope...

Posted at September 29, 2026 1:39 PM by Chlöe Swarbrick

people and communities

New Zealanders overwhelmingly support Green’s wealth tax

The Green Party says other parties should get behind a wealth tax after a new Ipsos survey shows almost two-thirds of New Zealanders back the party's policy.“New Zealanders know our infrastructure is falling apart and they know that the super wealthy are not paying their fair share. They want a country that works for all of us, which is why they want a wealth tax,” says Green Party Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick. The latest Ipsos Issues Monitor surveyed 1,003 people between...

Posted at September 25, 2026 12:34 PM by Chlöe Swarbrick

people and communities

Green Party announce plan for city centre vibrancy

The Green Party has today announced a plan to get small businesses a fair deal by making sure market rent reviews can lower rents, and by giving councils the power to auction leases on shops that have been empty for more than a year."We want thriving towns and cities, which means filling vacant spaces with our country’s limitless talent, creativity and entrepreneurship. The Greens are here to support our local economy," says Green Party Co-leader and Auckland Central MP, Chlöe...

Posted at September 20, 2026 11:00 AM by Chlöe Swarbrick

people and communities

Government ignores disabled people and passes flawed disability law

The passage of the Disability Support Services Bill is a profound failure to listen to disabled people, carers and whānau, Green Party Disability spokesperson Kahu Carter says.“‘Nothing about us’ without us is supposed to mean something. Today, this Government has shown disabled people that when it comes to decisions about their own lives, their voices can still be pushed aside. “This Bill was developed without meaningful consultation with disabled people and rushed through Parliament despite thousands of people speaking up...

Posted at September 03, 2026 9:02 AM by Kahurangi Carter

people and communities

47,500 more children in poverty under Luxon Government

The Green Party says the Child Poverty Action Group Change Manifesto to Reduce Child Poverty confirms change is needed, reinforcing the need for a government that champions the wellbeing of children instead of the interest of large corporations.“The state of child poverty in Aotearoa is shocking. One in seven children, 169,300 of them, are now in material hardship. That’s 47,500 more than in 2022. New Zealand must take action to end the child poverty crisis,” says Green Party Co-leader Marama...

Posted at August 27, 2026 11:56 AM by Marama Davidson

services and systems

National Party’s education reform is anti-Māori, anti-evidence, and must be stopped

The Green Party welcomes part two of the Waitangi Tribunal (WAI 3553) report on the statutory changes made to school boards’ obligations to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. The Green Party fully supports the tribunal’s recommendations.“The Waitangi Tribunal’s findings are damning. Luxon’s Government has knowingly removed Te Tiriti clauses in our education legislation at the last minute in order to bypass public scrutiny, despite the Ministry of Education advising them not to do so. It is premeditated, conniving,...

Posted at October 30, 2026 3:56 PM by Marama Davidson

services and systems

New report shows NZ healthcare system heading the way of the United States

Green Party warns New Zealand’s healthcare system is going in the disastrous direction of Americanisation, after a new report shows almost half of all public health spending takes place in the private sector.“Luxon’s Government is responsible for Americanising our health system, in a deliberate attempt to run public healthcare into the ground to force privatisation,” says Green Party Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick. The report by Public Futures Aotearoa, released today, revealed how public money is driving corporate expansion and giving windfall...

Posted at October 27, 2026 2:23 PM by Chlöe Swarbrick

services and systems

Greens' fiscal plan builds real economic resilience to lower cost of living and stimulate 64,000 new jobs

Posted at October 23, 2026 11:11 AM by Chlöe Swarbrick and Marama Davidson

services and systems

Greens to deliver more staff, shorter wait times and a healthier country with significant health investment

The Green Party is announcing it will turn around the crisis in health by strengthening hospital and emergency care, investing in primary and community care, and funding a long-term plan for the health workforce.“Governments are failing if they declare a surplus while children have cancer treatment delayed and our emergency departments are in crisis. The Greens are committed to real world economic management, and our fiscal plan will deliver the long-term funding our health system needs to recover and serve...

Posted at October 23, 2026 11:10 AM by Chlöe Swarbrick and Marama Davidson

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 announce paid placements for nurses, teachers, and social workers

Greens announce paid placements for nurses, teachers, and social workers The Green Party has announced it will provide students a universal weekly payment while they complete practical training to become nurses, teachers, and other essential health and social support workers."Students should not have to go broke while they train for the jobs New Zealand needs. Our paid placements policy will make sure they can afford the essentials while training,” says Green Party Co-leader Marama Davidson. The Green Party will also...

Posted at October 16, 2026 12:18 PM by Marama Davidson

services and systems

Greens promise to reverse National’s Public Service cuts

The Green Party would cancel the National Party's $2.4 billion cuts to the public service if elected, says co-leader Marama Davidson. "National's reckless cuts to public services have left New Zealanders with crumbling essential services, and job losses that have devastated our local economy, including the hospitality and retail sectors.” "Instead of investing in our public service, and the people who bring their skills, talent and dedication to the sector, the National Party is proposing cutting another 8,700 more roles and...

Posted at October 15, 2026 1:15 PM by 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

services and systems

Greens announce jobs guarantee for young people

The Green Party has announced a jobs guarantee for young New Zealanders, giving every 16- to 24-year-old who has been out of work for six months a pathway into a job in their local community. “All around our country, infrastructure and nature need maintenance and renewal, and community services are short of the people they need. We will guarantee young people a job doing this important work,” says Green Party Co-leader Marama Davidson. “When there is so much real work...

Posted at October 11, 2026 10:16 AM by Marama Davidson

democracy and international relations

Big donors hand National $500k in 11 days, eclipsing some parties' entire 2026 donation total

Half a million dollars going to National in a week and a half, in an attempt to drive influence just before the election, shows why we need to get big money out of politics to make democracy work for all of us, says the Green Party.From 2-13 October 2026, National received $499,000 in large donations, more than some parties have received the entire year, including the Opportunity Party ($491,660), nearly as much as the Green Party ($594,208), and almost 3.5...

Posted at November 05, 2026 2:28 PM by Marama Davidson

democracy and international relations

New Zealanders are in charge now

As voting officially opens, the Green Party is encouraging New Zealanders to use their power and vote for the country and economy they want.“Today and for the next two weeks, New Zealanders are directly in charge of the future of this beautiful country. Change for the better won’t just happen by itself - we have to vote for it,” says Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick. “Wherever we go, New Zealanders are clear about what matters. A good job, affordable groceries...

Posted at October 26, 2026 3:22 PM by Chlöe Swarbrick

democracy and international relations

National's campaign of lies hits a new low

Today, the Government's friends in the Taxpayer's Union have brought a new low to the election campaign with an attack ad that impersonates the Green Party's election advertisements. "The right-wing has run this election on attacking the Opposition, but today, they've hit an entirely new low by impersonating us. We are calling on Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to draw a line in the sand and stop this despicable downgrading of democracy," says Green Party Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick. "Every single day, we...

Posted at October 26, 2026 3:17 PM by Chlöe Swarbrick

democracy and international relations

Greens reject Taxpayers' Union's dirty politics – call to clean up politics

The Green Party is calling on all parties and political organisations to reject the tactics used by the Taxpayers’ Union, as documented in Nicky Hager’s book."New Zealanders don’t like politics precisely because of the shady behaviour of organisations like the Taxpayers Union. Differences of opinion are expected in a democracy, but underhanded, nasty tactics should not be. This is where the political leaders can and should draw the line," says Green Party Co-leader, Chlöe Swarbrick. "Dirty Work shows how the...

Posted at September 23, 2026 12:14 PM by Chlöe Swarbrick

democracy and international relations

Luxon Government captured by lobbyists and big business

Trust in law-making in Aotearoa is being eroded by the clear influence of commercial lobbying of Ministers along with large donations to political parties, the Green Party says.A new report from Victoria University of Wellington researchers shows how lobbying works, with examples of industry lobbyists shaping Government decisions on oil field clean-ups, tobacco tax, KiwiSaver, emissions pricing, and climate court cases, often against the advice of officials and public opinion. “This report makes clear the risks to democracy when agri-business,...

Posted at September 17, 2026 1:22 PM by Marama Davidson

democracy and international relations

Luxon Government decides their final say should outweigh local democracy

National Government has decided its final say matters more than local democracy by taking away the mandate for democratically elected councils to support the wellbeing of communities, says the Green Party.“This is yet another broken promise from a coalition that campaigned on localism and building the relationship between government and councils, only to pass a law that gives Government the final say over those who are locally elected,” says Green Party Local Government spokesperson, Mike Davidson. “The Local Government Systems...

Posted at September 17, 2026 9:13 AM by Mike Davidson

democracy and international relations

Greens call for compensation for people wrongfully affected by welfare cuts

The Green Party is calling for compensation for people who have experienced hardship, debt, hunger, or homelessness from the welfare cuts caused by processing delays due to the Government’s Mandatory Review policy.“The Government needs to include the option of compensation as part of its review into the wrongful welfare cuts, due to be released on 10 September,” says Green Party Social Development Spokesperson Ricardo Menendez March. “If Louise Upston’s apology is genuine, the review must fully account for the harm...

Posted at September 03, 2026 3:00 PM by Ricardo Menéndez March

democracy and international relations

Only a change of Government will ease cost-of-living crisis

The entire coalition Government has made life harder for New Zealanders, which will continue regardless of who is leader, says the Green Party.This morning, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced that he will not step down as Prime Minister and National Party Leader. Green Party Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says, “Every single MP for National, ACT and New Zealand First is responsible for the highest rate of unemployment in over a decade and a higher cost of living for New Zealanders.” “As...

Posted at August 12, 2026 2:55 PM by Marama Davidson and Chlöe Swarbrick

democracy and international relations

Luxon would rather change our voting system than stand up to Peters

Luxon’s commitment to a referendum on ditching our electoral system is a short-sighted attempt to restore old, tired, establishment politics, says the Green Party. “National are trying to limit voters' choices for an opportunistic, self-serving power grab," says Green Party Co-leader Marama Davidson. "If Luxon’s so tired of working with Winston Peters, there’s an easier way than overhauling our entire electoral system: sack him from Cabinet and bring forward the election.” “New Zealanders have consistently voted to keep MMP. They...

Posted at August 06, 2026 1:00 PM by Marama Davidson

culture and innovation

Greens’ economic development plan will create 284,000 jobs

The Green Party has today released its economic development plan to rebuild Aotearoa New Zealand and create 284,000 jobs over the next four years. “The Greens are serious about the economy. We will drive it to meet the needs of New Zealanders. Our plan will create 284,000 jobs, lower the cost of living and ensure we’re all happier, healthier and safer,” says Green Party Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick. “We will rescope the directionless Investment Boost, which even BusinessNZ’s survey showed has overwhelmingly not ‘positively influenced’ investment in productivity-enhancing assets, to instead drive research and development towards 3% of GDP. 2% is considered the international...

Posted at October 13, 2026 10:31 AM by Marama Davidson

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

culture and innovation

Nat’s rushed data centre policy fails people and planet

Under public and political pressure, the National Party has conceded that regulations are needed for new AI data centres, but their proposal falls far short of what communities around the country are demanding - and could create new problems.“The National Party seem to have woken up to the need to regulate data centres being consented under their nose. Unfortunately, their ‘solution’ could create entirely new problems,” says Green Party Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick. “While originally arguing we should have these data...

Posted at August 14, 2026 1:41 PM by Chlöe Swarbrick

culture and innovation

Call for one-year pause on consenting new AI data centres

The Green Party is calling for a one-year moratorium on new AI data centres while proper rules are put in place to ensure they genuinely benefit New Zealanders and are not straining our resources."Right now, AI data centres can be consented behind closed doors, with no community input. Experience overseas has seen these projects turn local water supply to sludge and suck huge amounts of energy, driving up prices for regular people," says Green Party Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick. “If we...

Posted at July 26, 2026 9:02 AM by Chlöe Swarbrick

culture and innovation

Chlöe Swarbrick Budget speech 2026

Mr Speaker, the Greens want every New Zealander to feel proud of our country. Not just for our history; for granting women the vote, standing against the United States for a nuclear free Pacific and splitting the atom. We want New Zealanders to feel proud of the country they live in today. We want New Zealanders to be able to swim in their rivers. To be able to grow food in healthy soil. To catch abundant fish from the ocean to...

Posted at May 28, 2026 6:52 PM by Chlöe Swarbrick

culture and innovation

Cost of living driven by fossil fuels and power price hikes

The Green Party says new Stats NZ data shows a 2.1% increase in household living costs is driven by out of control fossil fuel and power prices, and is hitting lower income people the hardest. “The Green Party will continue working for practical, common-sense solutions to bring down the cost of living for ordinary people,” says Green Party Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick. “The Greens have called on the Government to lower power bills by up to $1000 a year by making it easier to put solar panels on homes. We have proposed free, expanded...

Posted at May 01, 2026 11:52 AM by Chlöe Swarbrick

culture and innovation

Soaring power prices show urgent need for electrification

The Green Party says today's inflation figures show power prices are once again a key driver of the cost-of-living crisis, and reinforce calls for a National Electrification Plan."Stats NZ has today confirmed what households are feeling, with the cost of keeping the lights spiralling out of control," says Green Party Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick. "Electricity rose 12.5 percent in the year to March, four times the overall rate of inflation, and for the third quarter in a row power has been...

Posted at April 21, 2026 11:49 AM by Chlöe Swarbrick

culture and innovation

Bill to protect artists against outdated copyright laws passes first reading

Tonight, Green Party MP Kahurangi Carter’s Copyright (Parody and Satire) Amendment Bill passed through its first reading.“This common-sense amendment would improve how our copyright laws work in a modern media landscape, and provide more protections for artists, like Australia, Canada, and parts of Europe,” says Green Party spokesperson for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Kahurangi Carter. “Satire makes us laugh and makes us think. This Bill would help protect New Zealand’s comedians from legal threats and outsized egos.” “Aotearoa can be...

Posted at April 01, 2026 8:51 PM by Kahurangi Carter

culture and innovation

Luxon’s Government actively neglects Māori news broadcasting

Posted at March 31, 2026 1:10 PM by Marama Davidson

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