Articles by Marama

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

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

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

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

Greens to end drinking water Russian roulette, as half of wells tested show increased nitrate pollution

The Green Party has announced a draft bill that will ensure people can easily check the safety of their public drinking water supply, no matter where they live.“Nitrates in drinking water are not just a Canterbury issue. Increasingly, the whole country is starting to see the impact of nitrate pollution in their water supplies. The Green Party will change how water quality is reported so everyone can understand exactly what is coming out of the tap and end the Russian...

Posted at October 30, 2026 1:02 PM by Marama Davidson

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