Opportunity to build a more sustainable economy

Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson is calling on all parties to support a common-sense change that’s great for the planet and great for consumers after her member’s bill was drawn from the ballot today. 

The Consumer Guarantees (Right to Repair) Amendment Bill would empower consumers with more of a right to repair their products, minimising waste and reducing costs. 

“Too much of what we use ends up in landfill burdening our environment and also our pockets. This can change. Instead of an economy of obsolescence and throw-away culture where products often fail to last we can choose to progress towards a more sustainable and affordable society,” says Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson. 

“This Bill would require manufacturers to produce repair parts and provide resources to allow consumers to extend the life cycle of the products they use. 

“For anyone who uses a phone, fridge, toaster, television, an appliance of any shape or size, this Bill would make life a lot easier in enhancing the longevity of the resources we use to navigate our everyday lives. 

“The European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, France and other parts of the world are all implementing regulations of this nature as part of this global push towards more sustainable consumption. Here in Aotearoa, Consumer NZ has been pushing for a similar law change and I’m proud to have taken up that call through this member’s bill. 

“The longer we can keep products in use, the less emissions and waste pollution we produce in manufacturing and transporting new products. My Bill would provide a stronger pathway for people to repair and maintain the goods they buy. It would be a strong step towards building the circular economy we need to sustain a healthy planet and liveable climate. 

“This Bill combines climate action with cost of living relief. We can build a better future for ourselves whilst also enhancing our daily lives of the present. 

“I look forward to working with Parliamentary colleagues of all stripes towards progressing this Bill through the House,” says Marama Davidson.

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