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’s amendment to the COVID-19 Response (Management Measures) Legislation Bill has been adopted by the Government today.

The Green Party will support and regulate business practice to be environmentally and socially sustainable. We will resource research and innovation and build a skilled workforce to support this transition. Small businesses will benefit from easier compliance, improved access to capital, and improved training and support. Additional resources will be made available for Māori and Pasifika businesses. Vision Our businesses are locally celebrated, nationally valued and internationally renowned for their economically successful, environmentally sustainable, and socially responsible practices.  Values and...

A Government support package for earthquake-affected Wellington businesses is absolutely vital, the Green Party said today. More than 100 small and medium businesses are reportedly still affected by the earthquakes, with discussions ongoing between the Government and Wellington City Council around possible support measures. “Our city’s diverse small businesses are a key part of what makes it great and they need support to get through this,” said Green Party Co-leader James Shaw. “Wellington’s economic muscle might be the public sector...

The Green Party is calling on Government Ministers to step up and defend small businesses in regional New Zealand, in light of accusations small businesses are being bullied by Fonterra. Fonterra has reportedly forced 10-20 percent cuts in supplier and contractor rates and lengthened the time it takes to pay them to 90 days. “The Minister for Small Business, Craig Foss, should be standing up for small businesses and demanding Fonterra pay its bills within the normal timeframe – 30...

The Green Party has welcomed the appointment of Abbie Reynolds as Executive Director of the Sustainable Business Council (SBC). “We look forward to working with Abbie Reynolds at the Sustainable Business Council, which plays a vital role in transitioning New Zealand towards a smart, high value, low-carbon economy,” Green Party Co-leader James Shaw said. “Ms Reynolds’ background driving sustainability in the ICT industry bodes well for the development of more high-tech, low-pollution businesses in New Zealand. “We also want to...