The Green Party will ensure equitable access to recreational and sporting facilities and, through public funding, ensure that cost is not a barrier to participation in recreation and sport in our communities. We will regulate harmful forms of recreation and sport, including gambling.  Vision Recreation and sport contribute to the mental and physical health, active lifestyles and social wellbeing of all.  Values and Principles Decisions relating to recreation and sport must uphold the following values and principles: Honour Te Tiriti...

It’s sad to see a young girl be excluded from competing for her school rugby team in this day and age, says Green Party Sports and Recreation spokesperson Marama Davidson. “We need to leave these attitudes in the past. Especially with kids. Briar is an accomplished player who has been playing club and representative rugby since she was 5 years old “It’s pretty clear that the organisers’ attitudes weren’t motivated by a concern for her safety. She has already played...