Oceans are the lifeblood of our planet. Home to a vast array of species and delicate ecosystems, and a source of kai and recreation. Our marine environments must be protected for future generations. In Government, we’ve doubled the size of the protected area for Māui and Hector’s dolphins and banned new offshore oil and gas drilling. Our oceans and marine life are still being harmed by overfishing, sediment, and nutrient and plastic pollution. Proposals for seabed mining threaten the marine...

There is no waste in nature; only cycles of resource use. The Green Party wants our communities and economy to run on the same no-waste principle. Overuse of fossil fuel- based plastic is contributing to climate change and plastic pollution. The volume of rubbish going to landfill increasing by 49% in the last decade. Our food production systems also send huge amounts of waste to landfill, where it emits greenhouse gases. The Green Party supports products that reduce waste at...

Tourism is important to Aotearoa, but it’s been hit hard by COVID-19. Our clean, green image and spectacular nature is what draws people to visit. We need to live up to that image and protect those landscapes. The tourism industry can be productive, sustainable and inclusive. Encouraging local holidays in Aotearoa is more important than ever. Now is the time for the Government to work with communities, iwi, hapū, and businesses to create jobs that will prepare the tourism sector...

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This election we are up against politicians who receive large donations from corporates and big businesses. My campaign is built on the support of individuals like you who want to fight for a future where everybody has access to housing, healthcare, education, decent incomes and a liveable planet. With your support we can build a political system that works for all of us. You can get in touch with Ricardo at [email protected] 

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Protecting our environment The Green Party will protect Te Taiao for all of us. A healthy and safe environment is essential to our health and wellbeing. Without a healthy natural world, there would be no clean air to breathe, safe water to drink or nutritious food to eat. Healthy ecosystems also regulate the climate and filter air and water, which helps keep us healthy and limits the impact of extreme weather. For decades, resource management laws have prioritised profit over...

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