Immigrants make positive contributions to Aotearoa New Zealand’s social, economic, and cultural landscape. Immigrants should be welcomed and enabled to thrive. Immigrants are welcome in Aotearoa New Zealand Immigration policies should be impartial regarding countries of origin, ethnicities, cultures, age, gender, and sexual orientation. Priority should be given to migrants whose skills will help build a low-emissions economy that lifts living standards. The right to live in Aotearoa New Zealand derives from te Tiriti o Waitangi Iwi and hapu should...

We can change the lives of thousands of people who are forced to flee their homes because of conflict, persecution, and climate change. New Zealanders want to do more to help people around the world affected by the global refugee crisis. The Green Party will: Progressively increase New Zealand’s refugee quota to 4,000 people per year after six years, and properly fund asylum seeker and refugee services. Establish a programme for church and community groups to sponsor an additional 1,000...