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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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 Reform Policy
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Marine Environment 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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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