A new report showing that the effects of climate change are already being felt in Aotearoa New Zealand shows the importance of the Green Party pushing for urgent action in the next Government.

The Green Party welcomes Labour’s commitment to reduce climate emissions in the next term of Government, but would go further and faster to address the true scale of the crisis.

If re-elected, the Green Party would work towards net zero energy new buildings by 2030 in order to accelerate the transition to a low carbon future for Aotearoa and a cleaner, safer planet for our kids and grandkids.

To be frank, we are running out of time to address the climate crisis. Our Future of Transport Plan goes a long way to ensuring in New Zealand we do our bit to keep our planet stable.  We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make healthier, vibrant communities a reality while also tackling the climate crisis and rebuilding the economy after the COVID-19 pandemic. By making smart decisions now, we can deliver truly fast, frequent, low-carbon transport alternatives that put our communities on the...

New Zealand will be the first country in the world to require the financial sector to report on climate risks, the Minister for Climate Change James Shaw announced today.

The Green Party has released its Farming for the Future Plan, including a $297m fund to support farmers and growers to transition to climate-friendly practices. 

Here in Aotearoa, we can have a thriving and sustainable farming sector that is good for farmers, good for people, and good for the planet. By making smart choices now, about the way Aotearoa recovers from COVID-19, we can think ahead to tackle the climate crisis and create a more resilient system that supports farmers and growers, and protects our land and our water. For decades, successive governments have treated farms like factories, prioritising quantity over quality. It has polluted...

Our farmers are already leading the way toward climate-friendly agriculture - but governments must support them to go further, faster.   The Green Party knows that farmers can be part of how we reset our economy and build back better after COVID-19. By making good decisions about our recovery now, we can have a thriving, sustainable farming sector that is more profitable and reduces its impact on our climate, waterways, and nature. Our Farming for the Future Plan works with farmers...

The Green Party says Labour’s energy policy is a step in the right direction, but the Greens would go further and faster to meaningfully tackle the climate crisis.