Regulation

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Green Party anticipates the predictable claims of Prime Minister Luxon

The Green Party has correctly predicted the facts and data that would be needed to set the record straight on the Prime Ministers claims three days ahead of his State of the Nation speech today.Below is the media release and facts which detail the Green Party's correct predictions for what the Prime Minister would attempt to assert today. This information was sent to media on Friday 16th of January. "The Green Party has prepared some facts and data for journalists...

Posted at January 19, 2026 3:11 PM by Chlöe Swarbrick

culture and innovation

Sad day for Aotearoa as Regulatory Standards Bill becomes law

The Green Party condemns Christopher Luxon’s Government passing its Regulatory Standards Bill, which prioritises profits over people and planet.“New Zealanders made it clear they didn’t want the Regulatory Standards Bill. Today Christopher Luxon has chosen to ignore them,” says Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson. “Te Tiriti o Waitangi promises protection for people and our planet. We’ve seen hundreds of thousands of people support te Tiriti, yet we have a Prime Minister entirely unwilling to show up for the promises our...

Posted at November 13, 2025 4:11 PM by Marama Davidson

culture and innovation

Submissions show overwhelming opposition to RSB

The Green Party is calling on Cabinet to stop the Regulatory Standards Bill, after only 19 of a total 208 submissions heard over the course of last week’s submissions process supported the Bill.“It couldn’t be clearer that by a huge proportion, New Zealanders do not want this Bill passed,” says the Green Party’s Regulation Spokesperson, Francisco Hernandez. “Christopher Luxon and his Cabinet should see the writing on the wall here, listen to the people of New Zealand and put a...

Posted at July 14, 2025 11:08 AM by Francisco Hernandez