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Mining Policy
The Green Party envisions a society in which:
Extraction of naturally occurring minerals should only occur where it will assist in our transition ...
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Te Tiriti o Waitangi Policy
Te Tiriti o Waitangi is a fundamental part of Aotearoa New Zealand’s constitution. We are committed to honouring and resolving breaches of te Tirit...
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Forestry Policy
Protecting and growing our forests cleans the air and lowers greenhouse gas emissions, creates jobs and economic value, sustains the soil and clean...
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Gambling Policy
We should reduce the social harm from gambling and ensure community groups don’t need to reply on gambling revenue.
Gambling legislation and regula...
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Global Affairs Policy
Aotearoa New Zealand can be a responsible global citizen, working to promote peace, human rights, and environmental sustainability, especially in t...
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Health Policy
Quality, free healthcare provided by a publicly funded health system is the basis of a good life.
Everyone has a right to the healthcare services t...
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Housing and Sustainable Community Policy
Everyone deserves a safe, warm, affordable home, whether they own or rent. Better urban planning and building practices can lead to healthier commu...
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Human Rights Policy
Aotearoa New Zealand can be a model of tolerance, democracy, and inclusiveness, and a good international citizen pushing for human rights around th...
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ICT Policy
ICT can help create a productive and sustainable green economy, especially if we close the digital divide and ensure environmental sustainability.
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Immigration Policy
Immigrants make positive contributions to Aotearoa New Zealand’s social, economic, and cultural landscape. Immigrants should be welcomed and enable...
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Accident Compensation Policy
A publically owned ACC should ensure world class treatment, rehabilitation, and compensation for all New Zealanders, promoting quality of life and ...
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Income Support Policy
Everyone deserves enough to live with dignity, support their family’s wellbeing, and participate in their community. Income support can eliminate p...
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Agriculture and Rural Affairs Policy
A strong and diverse agricultural sector is an important part of an economically viable and environmentally sustainable Aotearoa New Zealand. Farme...
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Workforce Policy
Decent pay, stable jobs, and safe working conditions are hallmarks of a fair society. The state sector should lead the way modelling good employmen...
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Justice Policy
The best way to keep people safe is to stop crime happening in the first place. The justice system should focus on supporting victims and rehabilit...
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Local Government Policy
Local government is essential to democracy. The actions of local governments should enhance the social, environmental, cultural, and economic wellb...
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Animal Welfare Policy
All animals have a right to a life free from cruelty.
Government must be accountable for the wellbeing of animals
An independent Animal Welfare C...
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Democracy and Constitutional Reform
The Green Party envisions a democratic Aotearoa New Zealand in which:
The government asserts its sovereign independence and, in accordance with Te...
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Arts, Culture and Heritage Policy
Arts and arts practitioners should be valued and supported, and our heritage protected and preserved. Our strong creative sectors have intrinsic va...
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Population Policy
Protecting our environment so it can be enjoyed by future generations means living in sustainable ways and ensuring our ecological footprint is wit...
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Broadcasting Policy
A strong, diverse, accessible, and independent media is essential to effective democracy, and to Aotearoa New Zealand’s social, cultural, economic,...
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Recreation and Sports Policy
Everyone should have access to a range of recreational and sporting opportunities, to promote healthy lifestyles and community involvement.
Communi...
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Children Policy
All children in Aotearoa New Zealand deserve the best possible start in life.
Children should be prioritised in all relevant government actions
Ch...
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Research, Science, and Technology Policy
Ethical, well-funded scientific research can help improve our quality of life and our economic and social development. Research and clean technolog...
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Sea and Oceans Policy
Everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand should be able to swim, fish, and collect kai moana in our waters, free from pollution. When we use the sea’s reso...
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Climate Change Policy
To stabilise the climate for future generations, emissions across the entire economy must be reduced immediately. Creating a just transition to a n...
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Privacy and Security Services
Intelligence agencies should focus on real threats not legitimate, peaceful, political dissenters.
The powers of the SIS should be restricted
A se...
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Community and Voluntary Sector Policy
The Green Party supports a strong, independent Tangata Whenua, Community & Voluntary sector contributing to enhance Aotearoa New Zealand’s soci...
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Rainbow
We celebrate diversity and work to eliminate all institutional discrimination in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Rainbow communities are entitled to equal op...
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Sustainable Business Policy
Sustainable business is about creating prosperity for everyone, by supporting local jobs and businesses that are good for the environment.
Governme...
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Tertiary Education Policy
Supporting students creates a fairer society and a stronger economy. Tertiary education can help drive the transition to a sustainable Aotearoa New...
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Tourism Policy
Tourism’s economic success relies on Aotearoa New Zealand’s clean, green image.
Tourism can be good for communities, jobs, and the environment
Ove...
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Trade and Foreign Investment Policy
We support fair trade that’s good for economic prosperity, people, and the planet.
Trade agreements must respect democracy and state sovereignty
T...
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Transport Policy
Everyone should be able to get around affordably, safely, efficiently, and with minimal impact on the environment.
Government transport funding sho...
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Women's Policy
Aotearoa can have equality between women and men with women paid fairly, safe in their homes and communities, and in control of their own bodies an...
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Work and Employment Policy
All people should have the opportunity to contribute to society through stable and dignified work, caring for each other, and volunteering in their...
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Youth Affairs Policy
Young people should be empowered to create a better Aotearoa New Zealand and overcome the challenges created by previous generations.
Democracy mus...
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Defence and Peacekeeping Policy
Aotearoa New Zealand’s Defence Force (NZDF) should be used for peacekeeping, search and rescue, disaster relief, and fisheries protection. Our arme...
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Constitutional Policy Reform
Freedom, justice, and peace underpin the Green Party’s vision of a world where the inherent dignity of all people is recognised, and all people hav...
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Environmental Protection Policy
Our kids have a birth right to swim in clean rivers, fish in the sea, and walk in pristine forests. Real prosperity means clean rivers, clean air, ...
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Disability Policy
In an inclusive society, everyone has their full rights recognised and actively participates in their communities. The real obstacle to full partic...
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Economic Policy
A Green economy is about better quality of life for people and the planet. Economic success is intertwined with environmental and human wellbeing.
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Drug Reform Policy
Drug use should be treated as a health issue and the Government’s focus should be on reducing harm to New Zealanders. Drugs can cause harm but not ...
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Education Policy
Every child is entitled to a high-quality, free, accessible public education that gives them the best possible start in life.
Well-funded public ed...
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Energy Policy
A just transition to a sustainable economy means using affordable, clean fuels and creating new jobs in clean energy industries.
Greening the energ...
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Conservation Policy
Our wild places, plants, and animals are taonga to be cherished and protected.
The Department of Conservation (DOC) should be well funded to protec...
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Food Policy
Food should be safe, healthy, affordable and cruelty free.
People have a right to know about their food choices
Labelling standards should accurat...
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Kaupapa Māori
Aotearoa New Zealand can be a country where tikanga is respected, racism is eliminated, and the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of colon...
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