Intelligence agencies should focus on real threats not legitimate, peaceful, political dissenters. The powers of the SIS should be restricted The institutional culture, leadership and administration of security and intelligence agencies should be reviewed. The New Zealand Security Intelligence Service Act should only apply to espionage, sabotage, and terrorism. Aotearoa New Zealand should not spy on behalf of other countries The GCSB should be abolished. The signals intelligence bases at Waihopai and Tangimoana should be closed. Parliament should have oversight...

Click here for our 2020 Election Priorities for Rainbow Communities We celebrate diversity and work to eliminate all institutional discrimination in Aotearoa New Zealand. Rainbow communities are entitled to equal opportunities in law and in practice Discrimination based on gender identity, gender expression, or sex characteristics should be explicitly prohibited in the Human Rights Act 1993. Other discriminatory laws and policies should be amended to comply fully with the Human Rights Act 1993. s Rainbow families should have the same...

Everyone should have access to a range of recreational and sporting opportunities, to promote healthy lifestyles and community involvement. Community sport and recreation facilities should be accessible Facilities should offer a range of activities that cater for different ages, abilities, and interests in ways that maximise the use of venues and minimise the cost of participation. Central and local government should encourage flexible pricing for swimming pools and other recreation facilities e.g. lower prices during off-peak hours. Facilities should be...

Click here for our 2020 Election Priorities for Sustainable Business Click here for our 2020 Election Priorities for Sustainable Jobs Sustainable business is about creating prosperity for everyone, by supporting local jobs and businesses that are good for the environment. Government should encourage business sustainability, innovation, and creativity Government research and support should actively promote business opportunities in environmentally sustainable initiatives and practices Government procurement should support local and sustainable companies and jobs. The tax system should incentivise clean technologies,...

Click here for our 2020 Election Priorities for Tertiary Education Supporting students creates a fairer society and a stronger economy. Tertiary education can help drive the transition to a sustainable Aotearoa New Zealand. Tertiary education should be free Student fees should be capped and progressively reduced. The EFTS and PBRF funding models should be reviewed to ensure universities are adequately funded and incentivised to cooperate rather than compete. Funding should improve staff to student ratios, library resources, and staff retention....

Click here for our 2020 Election Priorities for Te Tiriti Te Tiriti o Waitangi is a fundamental part of Aotearoa New Zealand’s constitution. We are committed to honouring and resolving breaches of te Tiriti. Te Tiriti o Waitangi is a fundamental constitutional document Te Tiriti is important for all New Zealanders as it gives Pakeha a right to stand in this land, and it guarantees the protection of Māori rights and autonomy. The te reo Māori version of te Tiriti...

Click here for our 2020 Election Priorities for Tourism. Tourism’s economic success relies on Aotearoa New Zealand’s clean, green image. Tourism can be good for communities, jobs, and the environment Overseas tourists should contribute financially to the infrastructure of regions they visit and to the protection of the natural environment that attracts them to New Zealand. Campgrounds should be protected, including by considering special zoning for them. The Department of Conservation (DOC) should not create further campgrounds in areas that...

This Member’s Bill sets out the Green Party’s plan to move Aotearoa New Zealand towards a safe climate future, by divesting all public funds from fossil fuel industries. Why are we doing this? We’re working hard to create a future that we can be proud to pass on to our kids and our grandkids, and we want New Zealanders to look back on today and know that we did everything we could to prevent the climate crisis. We know that...

Click here for our 2020 Election Priorities for International Trade We support fair trade that’s good for economic prosperity, people, and the planet. Trade agreements must respect democracy and state sovereignty The text of trade agreements should be made public before signing and Parliament should vote on whether to sign agreements. Trade agreements must allow te Tiriti o Waitangi to be upheld. Aotearoa New Zealand should oppose trade agreements that encourage deregulation and privatisation of public services. Trade should encourage...

Click here for our 2020 Future of Transport Plan Everyone should be able to get around affordably, safely, efficiently, and with minimal impact on the environment. Government transport funding should prioritise moving people and freight, not cars Government Policy should prioritise safe walking and cycling, reliable and affordable public transport and increasing the quality and safety of existing roads including in rural areas. Funding allocation processes should direct funding to whatever projects and forms of transport move people and freight...