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Budget neglects Māori and disregards Te Tiriti
The Green Party’s Te Mātāwaka (Māori and Pasifika) caucus has labelled this year’s Budget as unambitious for Māori and unapologetic in its disregard for Te Tiriti.
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Coalition of cowards slashes investment in climate action
Actions speak louder than words and this Government's attack on the climate will ripple through generations, says the Green Party.
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Government gives nothing to climate and inequality crises
The coalition Government has offered Aotearoa little hope and even less ambition in this year’s Budget.
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Government trying to rush Māori wards legislation through without public say
The Green Party unequivocally condemns the governing parties’ attempts to limit the public’s say on the controversial Māori wards legislation, after the select committee considering the legislation set a deadline for submissions of just five days.
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Coalition of coal will prove catastrophic for climate
The Government’s plans to ramp up coal mining in the heat of a climate crisis will see our chances of a liveable future melt away.
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Aotearoa must follow in the footsteps of countries recognising Palestinian statehood
The Green Party is calling on the Government to follow in the footsteps of Ireland, Spain and Norway in recognising Palestinian statehood.
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Government introduces Bill to roll back Māori Wards
The Green Party has sounded the alarm over the Government’s introduction of legislation to remove Māori Wards and roll back years of progress.
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Government must build more public houses, not find excuses to sell them
The Green Party says the Government must use the review of Kāinga Ora as a platform to build more homes, not an excuse to sell them off.
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State of the Planet speeches, 2024
Green Party co-leaders Marama Davidson and Chlöe Swarbrick used this year's State of the Planet to call on the Government to prioritise people and planet as the delivery of the Budget approaches. A full transcript of their speeches can be found below.
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State of the Planet: Government must be guided by values not money
Green Party co-leaders Marama Davidson and Chlöe Swarbrick have used their State of the Planet speeches to challenge the Government to prioritise people and planet over profit as the delivery of the Budget approaches.