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Joint Statement: NZ and EU free trade agreement opportunity to support climate friendly and equitable future
The Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand and the European Greens have published a joint statement calling for the NZ-EU Free Trade Agreement to support climate action, phase out fossil fuel subsidies, cut agriculture emissions, protect human rights, and uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
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Get moving with Wellington light rail now
The Green Party is calling on the Government to guarantee that it will complete light rail and improve walking, cycling, and bus journeys across Wellington before digging new high-carbon tunnels.
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NZ not making waves at oceans conference
The Green Party is urging Oceans and Fisheries Minister David Parker to commit to stronger ocean protection around Aotearoa and on the high seas while at the United Nations Oceans Conference in Portugal this week.
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Democracy reforms are a Green win but we still need to cap donations
A strong Green voice in Parliament has helped reduce the influence large secret money will have in future elections and finally ensured overseas New Zealanders will retain the right to vote even while stranded by the Pandemic. But, the Government needs to go further to ensure our democracy works for everyone.
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Bin the Misuse of Drugs Act, most New Zealanders agree
A new poll shows that the majority of people back the Greens’ call on the Government to overhaul the country’s criminally punitive, anti-evidence drug law.
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US abortion decision reinforces need to protect rights in Aotearoa
The US Supreme Court’s decision on abortion is a reminder that we must take nothing for granted in Aotearoa, the Green Party says.
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Migrant healthcare workers need fair pay as well as residency
Migrant nurses, aged-care and support workers need fair pay as well as equitable pathways to residency, not half-baked measures from National.
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Support workers deserve better pay
Care and support workers deserve much better than the pay rates Labour is pushing through Parliament today.
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Pay equity for kaiārahi i te reo celebrated
Recognising te reo and tikanga Māori in schools starts with pay equity, says the Green Party.
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Nurses could face pay cut under National
A National Government would leave nurses behind, the Green Party says.