The Green Party says direct payments to New Zealanders would have provided better support than a temporary cut in fuel tax.

The Greens welcome targeted support for music venues, bars, cafes, theatres and the people who bring them alive, as announced by the Minister of Finance today.

The Green Party welcomes the announcement of a new investment framework for Crown Financial Institutions (CFIs) and says the first order of business must be to divest from fossil fuels.

The Green Party supports the 2021 Budget which increases income support for New Zealanders living in poverty, and we’ll continue to push for a long term commitment to lift all New Zealanders out of poverty. 

The Green Party is welcoming the changes to KiwiSaver implemented today by the Government that require default providers to exclude investments in fossil fuel production and illegal weapons.

The Green Party is welcoming the Government’s announcement that bank deposits up to $100,000 will be protected under new rules.

The Government’s housing announcement is a very small start but it doesn’t go far enough to genuinely meet the scale of the crisis.

The Green Party is calling for bold, transformational measures to stop the accelerating housing crisis that is locking New Zealanders out of a stable home.

Government data today shows that the wealthiest New Zealanders aren’t paying their fair share of tax, whilst everyone else chips in, Green Party spokesperson on Finance Julie Anne Genter said today.

Following an economic forecast that shows Aotearoa strongly rebounding from COVID-19, and Crown accounts looking much healthier than expected, the Government should seriously consider taking the lead on economic stimulus and provide cash injection that will help keep New Zealanders afloat.