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GREEN PARTY POLICY DEVELOPMENT

Green Party policies are developed by our members. We are a diverse group but work together to find a way forward that suits everyone. This is one ...

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Accident Compensation Policy

Click here for our 2020 Election Priorities for ACC ACC needs to be a fair system that is there for all New Zealanders to get help when they need ...

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Agriculture and Rural Affairs Policy

Click here for our 2020 Farming for the Future Plan A strong and diverse agricultural sector is an important part of an economically viable and en...

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Animal Welfare Policy

Click here for our 2020 Election Priorities for Animal Welfare All animals have a right to a life free from cruelty. Government must be accountabl...

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Arts, Culture and Heritage Policy

Click here for our 2020 Election Priorities for Arts, Culture and Heritage Arts and arts practitioners should be valued and supported, and our her...

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Broadcasting Policy

Click here for our 2020 Election Priorities for Broadcasting and Public Media A strong, diverse, accessible, and independent media is essential to...

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Children's Policy

Click here for our 2020 Election Priorities for Children All children in Aotearoa New Zealand deserve the best possible start in life. Children sh...

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Climate Change Policy

Vision: We enjoy a liveable future in Aotearoa New Zealand, stemming from our urgent actions to negate the global climate crisis through an equitab...

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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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Conservation Policy

Click here for our 2020 Election Priorities for Conservation The Green Party will protect Aotearoa's wild places and the unique animals and plants...

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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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Democracy and Constitutional Transformation Policy

Click here for our 2020 Election Priorities for Democracy The Green Party envisions a democratic Aotearoa New Zealand in which: The government as...

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Digital Policy

Click here for our 2020 Election Priorities for a High Tech Economy ICT can help create a productive and sustainable green economy, especially if ...

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Disability Policy

Click here for our 2020 Election Priorities for Disability Click here for our Easy Read Version In an inclusive society, everyone has their full r...

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Economic Policy

Click here for our 2020 Election Progressive Tax Reform Policy A Green economy is about better quality of life for people and the planet. Economic...

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Drug Law Reform Policy

Click here for our 2020 Election Priorities for Drug Law Reform Drug use should be treated as a health issue and the Government’s focus should be ...

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Education Policy

Click here for our 2020 Election Priorities for Education Our education system should give everyone the best possible start on a life-long journey...

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Energy Policy

Vision: Aotearoa is an energy-sovereign nation where everyone has access to reliable, affordable and renewable energy from a democratised energy sy...

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Environmental Protection Policy

Vision: All aspects of te taiao - the natural world - are protected and regenerated so they can thrive for all time. Through the actions envisioned...

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Food Policy

Click here for our 2020 Farming for the Future Plan Food should be safe, healthy, affordable and cruelty free. People have a right to know about t...

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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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Freshwater Policy

Vision: Our waterways and water bodies are healthy, clean, and support thriving ecosystems. Summary: Freshwater is a taonga and keystone in many ec...

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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

Click here for our 2020 Election Priorities for Global Affairs Aotearoa New Zealand can be a responsible global citizen, working to promote peace,...

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Health Policy

Click here for our 2020 Election Priorities for Health Click here for our 2020 Election Priorities for Mental Health Quality, free healthcare prov...

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Human Rights Policy

Click here for our 2020 Election Priorities for Human Rights Aotearoa New Zealand can be a model of tolerance, democracy, and inclusiveness, and a...

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Housing and Sustainable Communities Policy

Vision: Accessible, healthy, secure and sustainable housing for all in thriving communities. Values and Principles: This housing policy must be con...

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Income Support Policy

Click here for our 2020 Election Priority on Income Support: Our Poverty Action Plan Everyone deserves enough to live with dignity, support their ...

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Immigration Policy

Click here for our 2020 Election Priorities for Immigration and Refugees Immigrants make positive contributions to Aotearoa New Zealand’s social, ...

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Justice Policy

Click here for our 2020 Election Priorities on Justice Issues Our commitment to ensure a fair, transparent judicial and legal system together with...

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Kaupapa Māori

Click here for our 2020 Election Priorities for Kaupapa Māori Aotearoa New Zealand can be a country where tikanga is respected, racism is eliminat...

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Land Use and Soils Policy

Vision: We respect land and soil as part of the ecosystems we rely on. Land and soil ecosystems are protected and regenerated for present and futur...

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Local Government Policy

Vision: Councils, boards and community boards connect, enable and help lead our communities, to nurture wellbeing for people and planet and and see...

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Marine Policy

Vision: The life force and life-supporting capacity of the ocean are vibrant and vigorous. All human relationships with the marine realm are regene...

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Mining Policy

The Green Party envisions a society in which: Mining in New Zealand only happens for materials which serve a socially useful purpose, when renewab...

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Overseas New Zealanders Policy

Vision:  The Green Party celebrates the large and diverse diaspora of Aotearoa New Zealand, fosters mutually-beneficial and meaningful links to hom...

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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 The ...

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Rainbow

Vision: The Green Party envisions an Aotearoa where takatāpui and Rainbow communities live with dignity, equality and bodily integrity, and their m...

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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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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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Sustainable Business Policy

Click here for our 2020 Election Priorities for Sustainable Business Click here for our 2020 Election Priorities for Sustainable Jobs Sustainable ...

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Tagata Moana Policy

Vision:  The self-determination of Tagata Moana is upheld and whakapapa connections are recognised across the Pacific.  Summary:  In this policy, w...

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Tertiary Education Policy

Click here for our 2020 Election Priorities for Tertiary Education Supporting students creates a fairer society and a stronger economy. Tertiary e...

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Te Tiriti o Waitangi Policy

Whakapapa:  In 2001, the Charter of the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand was amended to recognise Te Tiriti o Waitangi as our country’s founding...

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Tourism Policy

Vision: Tourism is a benefit to tangata whenua and local communities, who are respected, natural ecosystems, which are restored, and to future gene...

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Trade and Foreign Investment Policy

Click here for our 2020 Election Priorities for International Trade We support fair trade that’s good for economic prosperity, people, and the pla...

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Transport Policy

Click here for our 2020 Future of Transport Plan Everyone should be able to get around affordably, safely, efficiently, and with minimal impact on...

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Waste and Hazardous Substances Policy

Vision: All activities in Aotearoa New Zealand reject waste and pollution, circulate products and materials, and regenerate nature. Values and Pri...

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Women's Policy

Click here for our 2020 Election Priorities for Women Click here for our 2020 Election Priorities for Domestic and Sexual Violence Aotearoa can ha...

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Workforce Policy

Click here for our 2020 Election Priorities for Workplace Rights Decent pay, stable jobs, and safe working conditions are hallmarks of a fair soci...

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Youth Policy

Vision: We envisage Aotearoa New Zealand to be a place where young people feel valued, connected, loved, and empowered. Wherever we are, when we lo...

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