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Communities Have Fought Too Hard To See Conservation Protections Weakened
Friday, 8 May 2026, 4:21 pm | Green Party
The Government today announced changes to conservation settings that would expand the ability to exchange or dispose of conservation land. More >>
Luxon’s Government Guts Conservation Protections
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 4:04 pm | Green Party
Conservation land will be able to be sold off to mining companies and developers to make a quick buck under the changes announced today. More >>
Luxon Missing In Action As Climate Costs Pile Up
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 12:59 pm | Green Party
“New Zealanders deserve an honest Government that does the real work to fix the climate and cost-of-living crises,” says Swarbrick. More >>
Overwhelming Farmer Support For Equal Welfare Standards For Pork Imports
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 9:41 am | Green Party
The Curia poll released today by Animal Policy International found 79 per cent of farmers agree that imported animal products should be required to meet New Zealand's animal welfare standards, while only 10 per cent disagree. More >>
Government's Council Shake-Up Ignores Its Own Advice
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 6:06 pm | Green Party
We urge the Government to work with councils and communities to come up with enduring solutions that will best serve our communities now and into the future. More >>
Greens Tell Luxon To Find A Spine On US Pressure Campaign
Friday, 1 May 2026, 3:53 pm | Green Party
Luxon needs to find some spine and tell Washington that we are not for hire. New Zealanders do not want their Government signing up to a foreign war, says Green Party Co-leader Marama Davidson. More >>
Green Party Pushes For Extension Of $50 Fuel Crisis Relief Payment To Students, Alongside Winter Energy Payment
Friday, 1 May 2026, 8:51 am | Green Party
The Winter Energy Payment is currently provided to beneficiaries and pensioners to help them heat their homes until October, while other families are receiving the temporary $50 boost to help cover fuel and the cost of living. More >>
Luxon Needs To Rule Out Support For Iran War
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 12:13 pm | Green Party
"Aotearoa is at its best when we stand for something, not when we chase the loudest voice in the room. The Greens will keep saying plainly what others won't. No support. No involvement. No war," says Green Party Co-leader Marama Davidson. More >>
Green Party Bill To Protect Overdose Emergency Callers From Legal Risks Receives Cross Party Support
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 8:12 am | Green Party
Around three New Zealanders die each week from treatable, accidental overdoses. Evidence shows that fear of legal consequences can delay or stop people from seeking urgent medical care. More >>
Cost Of Living Driven By Fossil Fuels And Power Price Hikes
Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 1:40 pm | Green Party
“The Green Party will continue working for practical, common-sense solutions to bring down the cost of living for ordinary people,” says Green Party Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick. More >>
Greens’ Electrification Plan A Win For Coromandel Communities
Thursday, 23 April 2026, 4:37 pm | Green Party
The proposed plan includes rolling out rooftop solar and battery systems for households, farms, marae and community facilities, alongside expanded public transport and electrified industry. More >>
Coromandel Greens Celebrate Decision That Protects Public Rights Over Active Mining Interests
Thursday, 23 April 2026, 4:32 pm | Green Party
Across the region, many local groups and individuals have contributed to the broader kaupapa of protecting the areas unique environment. More >>
New Report Shows Free Dental Service Would Cost Less Than Current System
Thursday, 23 April 2026, 1:03 pm | Green Party
“Free dental care is the financially responsible and humane thing to do and is supported by 83% of New Zealanders,” says Green Party Health spokesperson Hūhana Lyndon. More >>
Greens Celebrate Court Of Appeal Decision To Protect Waihi Forest From Mining
Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 3:08 pm | Green Party
Mining leaves the burden of the environmental destruction on locals and future generations of regular people, but the benefits are largely restricted to the off-shore deep-pocketed big corporates. More >>
Yasmine Serhan In The Running To Be First Palestinian MP In NZ History
Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 2:09 pm | Green Party
“The Green Party will fight so that regular people can live dignified lives, for te taiao and tangata to be prioritised over profit and corporate greed. But to win those fights we need the Greens in government to stand up for all of us." More >>
Green Party Releases Final Candidate List For The 2026 General Election
Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 12:31 pm | Green Party
“Our candidates reflect the people and values of Aotearoa, and they’re hitting the ground running. They are showing up in their communities across the motu with solutions that will help us all thrive." More >>
Soaring Power Prices Show Urgent Need For Electrification
Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 11:55 am | Green Party
Stats NZ has today confirmed what households are feeling, with the cost of keeping the lights spiralling out of control, says Green Party Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick. More >>
Greens Call On Government To Make Civil Defence Payment Available
Monday, 20 April 2026, 5:42 pm | Green Party
“We’re calling on the Government to activate the payment across the entire affected region without delay, and to make sure support reaches people quickly and without unnecessary barriers,” says Green MP for Rongotai, Julie Anne Genter. More >>
Government Cut Flood Protection Spending While Extreme Weather Worsens
Monday, 20 April 2026, 12:07 pm | Green Party
Every dollar we fail to invest in flood protection now is a dollar communities pay back many times over when the next event hits, says Green Party Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick. More >>
Government Rams Through Sweeping Changes To Te Tiriti In Legislation
Sunday, 19 April 2026, 6:38 pm | Green Party
"The Green Party will continue, as we always have, to uphold Te Tiriti and the promises that were made over 180 years ago," says Green Party MP Tamatha Paul. More >>
