Let's transform ACC to become an Agency of Comprehensive Care When our friends and whānau have an accident or become unable to work, we want them to be looked after with the care and support they need. But right now, ACC, the agency set-up to catch people in unexpected tough times, is letting too many people fall through the cracks.  ACC was originally established over 50 years ago to support people with a no-fault basis, but this is far from...

Councillor Renee Dingwall has spent over a decade working in the community and for-purpose sector. She has seen a lot of the complex issues our society is currently facing and is passionate about supporting the most vulnerable members of our community.  Renee has lived experiences of homelessness, poverty, and discrimination. She understands that desperate people make bad decisions, so leaders need to make sure that people have the tools, opportunities and experiences to enable and empower them to make good...

Auckland Central can have rapid public transport networks, safe streets for walking and cycling, ease of mobility for disabled folks and parents with prams, and good transport links to our stunning Hauraki Gulf Islands.  The best way to reduce congestion and support those few necessary car trips around our electorate is to provide better walking, cycling, and public transport options.  Recent projects like Te Wānanga on the waterfront and Quay St development are fantastic, but as your local MP I...

City Councillor Brent Barrett works and votes to help make Palmerston North a future-ready city where everyone thrives.  With a background in environmental advocacy and continued professional involvement in agri-science, Brent brings long term, solution-oriented thinking to his work representing the city’s constituents.   His main interests include transport and the environment, with a fair sprinkling of social justice.  In responding to the climate and ecological crisis we face, Brent is working to build consensus and deliver practical climate action at...

Jessica Rose is a current elected member of Whau Board. She was previously elected to the Albert-Eden local board and has been an active community resident for many years with organisations such as Frocks on Bikes, Women in Urbanism Aotearoa, and Bike Auckland. She’s a certified project manager with extensive experience in the public and private sectors. She brings experience in good governance to urgent local action in climate and environmental protection, housing affordability, and economic resilience. She is an...

Laurie Foon’s been a champion of sustainable business and social responsibility in Wellington city. She was a powerful advocate for new sewage solutions introduced in the 2021 Long Term Plan to divert Wellington’s sewage away from the landfill! Her vision is that Wellington will become the 'coolest little sustainable capital in the world'. In fact, you'll probably bump into Laurie riding her bike, as this is her favourite way to get around the city. Laurie is a passionate advocate for...

It's National Volunteer Week and we want to celebrate the astounding mahi that our volunteers do. The Green Party is a flaxroots organisation and we rely on the contributions of our amazing volunteers everyday!

We're giving away 5 of our stylish supporters packs filled with a Green Party t-shirt, keep cup and swanky tote bag. Be in to win by filling in your details below and describe your experience volunteering with the Green Party.

 

*This promotion ends on Sunday 27th June. Winners will be drawn randomly and contacted on Tuesday 29th June.

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We're running Campaign Organising Wānanga online and around the country. The aim of this workshop is to build volunteers' organising skills.

The training will cover the following:

- Community Organising/Growing the Green Movement

- Telling your own personal political story

- Having relational meetings

All events are free and kai is provided.

 

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A decent, affordable home is a basic right, and in Aotearoa we can make it a reality. But for decades, successive governments have stood by and allowed rents to become unaffordable, at the same time as not building enough state homes. Rising rents eat away at household budgets, force people to move home often, and make it harder to save for a first home deposit. The Green Party knows this can’t go on. We want to hear your views on...