Councils across the country have now decided where they stand regarding Māori wards, with a resounding majority in favour of keeping them in what is a significant setback for the Government.

The Government’s move to enforce austerity measures on councils is an assault on local democracy. 

The Green Party unequivocally condemns the governing parties’ attempts to limit the public’s say on the controversial Māori wards legislation, after the select committee considering the legislation set a deadline for submissions of just five days. 

The Green Party has sounded the alarm over the Government’s introduction of legislation to remove Māori Wards and roll back years of progress. 

The Green Party will continue to push for strong protections of core public assets so they cannot be sold off against the wishes of New Zealanders.

Emerging from an energetic selection meeting, we’re pleased to announce that Kaydee Zabelin and Brent Barrett are your Green Party candidates for Palmerston North City Council.

Kaydee Zabelin has today been selected as a Green Party candidate for Palmerston North City Council in the 2022 election.      

The Green Party welcomes the recommendations of the Three Waters independent working group and urges the Government to seriously consider the report and its constructive recommendations.

The Green Party says Let’s Get Wellington Moving can and must address the climate & ecological crises and provide for more affordable homes.