Services and Systems

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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