Protecting and growing our forests cleans the air and lowers greenhouse gas emissions, creates jobs and economic value, sustains the soil and clean water, and helps support our native animals. Indigenous forests should be increased Land-owners should be incentivised to convert to permanent and plantation forestry. Government should expand its ownership of state forests, except where they are returned to Maori under Treaty of Waitangi settlements. Forestry can support Aotearoa New Zealand’s contribution to stopping climate change Economic tools such...

A strong and diverse agricultural sector is an important part of an economically viable and environmentally sustainable Aotearoa New Zealand. Farmers who do the right thing by the environment should be recognised and rewarded. Rural communities should be strengthened and enjoy high quality of life Rural communities should enjoy quality public services, including potable water, health care, education, justice, and broadband. The sale of rural property and farms should be restricted to New Zealand citizens and residents, with government discouraging...