After many years working in early childhood education a role on the Otago Regional Council seems a logical step to me. It’s a chance to lead the protection of our precious environment for our children and future generations. The New Zealand early childhood curriculum Te Whāriki continues to inspire me with its principles of relationships, empowerment, holistic development, and community.   I spent my early years in Green Island, Dunedin and completed my schooling in Napier. My parents – Rosalie,...

In Aotearoa, there is enough to go around. Our tax system, alongside income support, should support a fair distribution of resources so everyone can live with dignity.  Successive governments have failed to ensure we have a fair tax system, which in turn means there is not enough revenue to provide the standard of public services New Zealanders deserve. Read our detailed Excess Profits Tax Discussion Document The Green Party has led the debate in Aotearoa on a fairer tax system....

An Aotearoa accessible for all The Green Party will build an inclusive Aotearoa where everyone has what they need to participate fully in their community. When we all have access to the services we need, like transport and good quality homes, it means everyone can participate equally in life and their communities. Our current laws, policies, and social norms mean disabled people are often denied the same rights as others and are excluded from places and activities non-disabled people take...

Our Constitution (sections 10.2 and 10.3) requires that approved candidates for any public office must sign and agree to abide by a contract made between themselves and the Party Executive on the agreed basis by which they go forward as candidates.  2022 Local Government Elections: The Candidate Contract  By signing this document (name, address and occupation of candidate):  [insert name] , a member of the Party who wishes to be admitted to the Green Party candidate pool for the 2022...

Green Party policies are developed by our members. We are a diverse group but work together to find a way forward that suits everyone. This is one of the benefits of becoming a Green Party member - click here to join!  When a policy is created or reviewed, everyone is invited to share their ideas and give feedback on draft policies. Policy development groups steward the process - and it is often a complex process. Green Party Networks and other...

A healthy approach to alcohol and other drugs The Green Party will take an evidence-based, compassionate approach to drug law reform that reduces harm in our communities. A more compassionate approach to drugs will support people who are struggling instead of punishing them. People living on low incomes, without access to safe, affordable homes, secure incomes and access to key support services often experience the brunt of drug harm, including through the criminal justice system. Successive governments have made it...

This Budget is full of Green wins. The most obvious is the $2.9 Billion investment to implement the many initiatives in the Emissions Reduction Plan, but it doesn't stop there. With our Cooperation Agreement, we've also secured important work programmes to continue looking after our environment and our communities. Take a look at our Green budget wins below.

TAKE THE QUIZ How we're tackling the climate crisis Over the last four years, the Greens in Government have laid the foundations for climate action in every part of Aotearoa. The Emissions Reduction Plan(ERP) is a landmark all-of-Government plan to cut climate pollution in a way that makes life better for everyone, protects nature, and improves our communities.The Emissions Reduction Plans comes following decades of calling for climate action and years of negotiations led by Green Party Co-leader and Climate...

Aotearoa can be a place where Te Tiriti o Waitangi is honoured in full, the injustices caused by colonisation can be redressed, and our people and taiao can be healed as we head into the future. But colonisation – including governmental policies of land dispossession – has resulted in most land in Aotearoa being alienated from tangata whenua. This legacy along with continued detachment from whenua constitute the most significant factors in why Māori experience so many disproportionately negative outcomes...

Public schools and early childhood education that meets everyone’s needs. The Green Party will ensure every child can reach their full potential with a high-quality, accessible public education. For anyone who wants to become a teacher, a doctor, start a business, or be a climate scientist – it all starts with a great education. It’s not only the school system that affects a child’s education, but also housing, income, and health. Evidence has been clear for years that the main...