The Green Party will ensure that seniors are integral to all aspects of society for as long as we are able and willing. We will be supported to remain independent, and connected with our friends, families, and communities. We wish to be good ancestors, including transitioning to an economy that respects the wellbeing of people and planet. Our wisdom and experience will be respected and honoured, and our contributions and views will be sought after. If we become frail or reliant on others, our diverse cultural values, views, and preferences will continue to be protected. The services, facilities, and supports we use will be equitable; and responsive to and respectful of our diverse needs. Toward the end of our lives we will not have to be concerned about paying our way, and we will have a choice about how and where we live, and how we die; free from ableism and coercion.
Vision
Seniors thrive, in all our diversity, and with dignity and autonomy, in vibrant intergenerational communities.
Values and Principles
Kei tēnā, kei tēnā, kei tēnā ano. Tōnā ake ahua, Tōnā ake mauri, Tōnā ake mana.
- Manaakitanga: Our dignity must be upheld and respected at all times in all situations.
- Rangatiratanga: We are competent and act on accumulated wisdom in our decision-making and life choices. Our independence must be facilitated for as long as possible.
- Whakawhanaungatanga: We have much to offer and must be actively supported in sharing our knowledge and insights. We have the right to an ageing experience in which we are valued and connected within our families and communities.
Strategic Priorities
The Green Party’s strategic goals include:
“A more connected, compassionate, and equal Aotearoa”.
Actions in this policy that will help achieve this include:
- Providing coordinated, flexible, needs-based, culturally safe, wraparound services. (1.1.2)
- Establishing a dedicated long-term strategy for the health needs of an ageing population. (1.2.3)
- Requiring residential services, rest homes and retirement villages to meet set standards for: ratio of staff to seniors; accessibility; affordability; and the wellbeing of seniors. (1.4.1)
- Ensuring that every senior has enough money to address their daily living, health, and wellbeing needs. (2.2.1)
- Respecting and facilitating our efforts to be good ancestors, including by transitioning to an economy that supports the well-being of people and planet. (2.4.3)
- Providing community spaces, facilities, programmes, education, and volunteering opportunities that are accessible to seniors. (3.1.1)
