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Green Party to abolish training wage and provide more support for apprentices

The Green Party will abolish the training wage, so people aren’t forced to live in poverty while they learn on the job. “A strong economy needs a strong workforce. We will ensure apprentices are paid properly for their work, supporting more tradies on and into the job,” says Green Party Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick. "We need to more homes and renewable energy, which means we need a skilled workforce of builders, electricians, plumbers, mechanics, and other tradespeople to make it happen.”...

Posted at October 17, 2026 11:13 AM by Chlöe Swarbrick and Marama Davidson

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Greens announce paid placements for nurses, teachers, and social workers

Greens announce paid placements for nurses, teachers, and social workers The Green Party has announced it will provide students a universal weekly payment while they complete practical training to become nurses, teachers, and other essential health and social support workers."Students should not have to go broke while they train for the jobs New Zealand needs. Our paid placements policy will make sure they can afford the essentials while training,” says Green Party Co-leader Marama Davidson. The Green Party will also...

Posted at October 16, 2026 12:18 PM by Marama Davidson

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Greens promise to reverse National’s Public Service cuts

The Green Party would cancel the National Party's $2.4 billion cuts to the public service if elected, says co-leader Marama Davidson. "National's reckless cuts to public services have left New Zealanders with crumbling essential services, and job losses that have devastated our local economy, including the hospitality and retail sectors.” "Instead of investing in our public service, and the people who bring their skills, talent and dedication to the sector, the National Party is proposing cutting another 8,700 more roles and...

Posted at October 15, 2026 1:15 PM by Marama Davidson

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Greens give councils tools to fund tourist infrastructure

The Green Party has announced it will ensure councils get the tools they’ve been asking for, including a bed levy, to fund the infrastructure visitors use. “Councils and the communities they represent want a bed levy to reduce the pressure on ratepayers and support the tourism they’re asked to absorb. The Greens will make it happen,” says Green Party Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick.  “From Auckland to Queenstown, Mayors don’t care about central government politicians’ squabbles about whether a levy is a tax....

Posted at October 14, 2026 3:39 PM by Chlöe Swarbrick

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Greens announce jobs guarantee for young people

The Green Party has announced a jobs guarantee for young New Zealanders, giving every 16- to 24-year-old who has been out of work for six months a pathway into a job in their local community. “All around our country, infrastructure and nature need maintenance and renewal, and community services are short of the people they need. We will guarantee young people a job doing this important work,” says Green Party Co-leader Marama Davidson. “When there is so much real work...

Posted at October 11, 2026 10:16 AM by Marama Davidson

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Green Party launches the transport plan to combat fossil fuel crisis

The Green Party has announced that they will provide fast, frequent and affordable public transport that saves everyone time, money and frees us from the expense of filling up a car. “New Zealanders deserve a fast, convenient and affordable transport system. The Greens have the plan to get immediate improvements using what we’ve already got, while laying down the tracks for the future,” says Green Party Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick. “Congestion sucks – it costs us time, money and productivity. The...

Posted at October 04, 2026 12:18 PM by Chlöe Swarbrick and Julie Anne Genter

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Green Party announce plan for passenger rail between major NZ cities

The Green Party has announced its plan to invest in New Zealand’s rail network by connecting the country with intercity passenger rail services.These services include: An Auckland-Wellington overnight rail service, Passenger rail between Christchurch and Dunedin, Improving, electrifying and extending the Te Huia route to Tauranga. “Where public transport has been invested in, it’s well used, saving people time and money every day. But for a lot of New Zealand, public transport options remain expensive and infrequent, especially when travelling...

Posted at October 03, 2026 6:35 PM by Marama Davidson and Julie Anne Genter

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Greens call for a halt and urgent review into misuse of public money for political advertisements

The Green Party has raised concerns about the government's potential misuse of public money to fund political propaganda about government health targets. “It’s concerning that the government has potentially used public money for political advertising. This is clearly a breach of the Cabinet Office guidelines, especially at this point in the election cycle” says Green Party Public Service Spokesperson Francisco Hernandez.  “These advertisements talk about the progress HealthNZ has made against government health targets that have been set by the National...

Posted at October 01, 2026 11:59 AM by Francisco Hernandez

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Greens announce plan to get big money and influence out of politics

The Green Party has today announced a plan to get big money and influence out of politics, with a package of reforms including capping political donations at $30,000, stopping companies from donating, and setting up a public register of lobbyists."Our democracy should work for everyone, not just the wealthy few. Right now, a handful of very rich and powerful people and corporations can buy access and influence the government for their benefit," says Green Party Co-leader Marama Davidson. "Successive governments...

Posted at September 22, 2026 1:04 PM by Chlöe Swarbrick and Marama Davidson