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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

Broadcasting Policy

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

Energy Policy

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

Immigration Policy

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

Rainbow

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

Recreation and Sports Policy

Everyone should have access to a range of recreational and sporting opportunities, to promote healthy lifestyles and community involvement. Communi...

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...

Sustainable Business Policy

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...