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Fast-Track Decision Looms On Destructive Waitaha Hydo Scheme
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 11:13 am | Green Party
Green Party Environment spokesperson MP Lan Pham says they are expecting a release on the Waitaha Fast-track hydro application today, based on comments from the panel chair during a recent hearing. More >>
Cancellation Of Live Exports A Win For Animals
Tuesday, 10 March 2026, 7:46 pm | Green Party
“New Zealanders don’t want to see animals suffering. The plans to reinstate this cruel trade cut against the grain of our values as a nation,” says Steve Abel, Green Party spokesperson for Animal Welfare. More >>
Rohan O’Neill-Stevens To Stand As Green Party Candidate For Nelson
Monday, 9 March 2026, 9:53 am | Green Party
O’Neill-Stevens said the decision to stand was driven by community encouragement and a belief that the region’s communities deserve a government that puts people and the planet ahead of corporate greed. More >>
Wellington Council Budget Cuts Would Ruin Capital City’s Green Reputation
Friday, 6 March 2026, 12:30 pm | Green Party
“Mayor Little must not fall into the classic local government trap of putting short-term thinking before trying to mitigate the climate catastrophe we are seeing all across the country. It’s right in front of our eyes.” says Tamatha Paul. More >>
Government Legalises Debts For Survivors Of Sexual Violence And Abuse In State Care
Thursday, 5 March 2026, 5:51 pm | Green Party
Pushing survivors of sexual abuse, survivors of abuse in care and injured people into debt is cruel and inhumane, said Green Party spokesperson for social development Ricardo Menéndez March. More >>
Families Will Pay More Without Clean Car Standard
Thursday, 5 March 2026, 11:41 am | Green Party
Less efficient cars burn more fuel and burning more fuel costs more money. Families will be paying the price every time they fill up, says Julie Anne Genter, Green Party spokesperson for Transport. More >>
Unilateral Attack On Iran Must Be Condemned
Sunday, 1 March 2026, 5:16 pm | Green Party
The Green Party urges Luxon’s Government to condemn illegal warmongering, and unreservedly advocate for diplomacy, international law, and peace for the Iranian people. More >>
Child Poverty Stats Highlight Government's Failing Record
Thursday, 26 February 2026, 2:21 pm | Green Party
“Today’s figures show 1 in 7 children are living in material hardship. That means their households are struggling to afford their basics needs: food, clothing, heating and transport." More >>
Greens Welcome Launch Of People's Select Committee Report On Pay Equity
Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 10:46 am | Green Party
Pay inequity disproportionately impacts Māori, Pacific and disabled women. The very communities already facing the greatest barriers to fair pay. This Government is deepening those disparities, not closing them. More >>
Luxon Must Act After Peters Caught Making False Claims On Employment Bill
Monday, 23 February 2026, 8:18 am | Green Party
Winston Peters' behaviour following the passing of the Employment Relations Amendment Bill is a disgrace, says Green Party Workplace Relations spokesperson Teanau Tuiono. More >>
Luxon Chooses To Punish The Homeless After Making More People Homeless
Sunday, 22 February 2026, 3:45 pm | Green Party
“If the Government wants to ‘deal’ with homelessness, it should house people. It says it just wants to ‘move’ people ‘on’ - to where?” says Chlöe Swarbrick. More >>
Environment Comes Last As Government Abolishes Dedicated Ministry
Thursday, 19 February 2026, 4:44 pm | Green Party
Burying the Ministry for the Environment inside a super-ministry designed to drive growth and infrastructure sends a clear signal that the environment comes last for this Government, said Green Party environment spokesperson Lan Pham. More >>
Green Member’s Bill To Recognise The Personhood Of Tohorā
Thursday, 5 February 2026, 4:06 pm | Green Party
“Ourtohorāare sacred ancestors for many communities across Te Moana Nui a Kiwa, but they are under threat from commercial fishing, pollution, and climate change.” says Teanau Tuiono. More >>
"Te Au-Skipworth Empowered And Ready To Head To Parliament"
Thursday, 5 February 2026, 1:50 pm | Green Party
“I am committed to transforming current systems, to ensure that they work for people, and not against” says Te Au-Skipworth More >>
Green Party Announces Candidates For Dunedin And Taieri Electorates
Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 10:49 am | Green Party
Dunedin candidate Francisco Hernandez said, “For the first time ever in the Dunedin electorate, I am excited by this opportunity to be asking the people of Dunedin for both their candidate and party votes”. More >>
Greens Call On The Government To Increase And Extend The Civil Defence Payment To All Regions Affected
Thursday, 29 January 2026, 4:03 pm | Green Party
“The Greens are committed to ensuring everyone has the support they need after a disaster and would guarantee liveable incomes for everyone in Aotearoa." More >>
No Sign Of Govt’s ‘Green Shoots’ In Latest Jobs Figures
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 12:47 pm | Green Party
New Zealanders should be in control of our economy, our jobs, and our future. We can create the jobs we need and do the kind of work that helps us build an Aotearoa we can be proud of. More >>
Green Party Announces Kahu Carter As Candidate For Christchurch Central Electorate
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 10:55 am | Green Party
Kahu is aiming to be the first Green Party electorate MP in Christchurch Central, after the success of the Green Party electorate campaigns in 2023 and 2020. More >>
Green MP Celia Wade-Brown Announces Decision To Stand Down At 2026 Election
Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 8:42 am | Green Party
Having served as a Green City Councillor for fourteen years, two terms as Mayor, and a Green Party list MP, I will continue to strongly support the Green Party, Celia-Wade Brown says. More >>
Greens Announce Bill To Entrench Māori Seats In Law
Friday, 23 January 2026, 3:01 pm | Green Party
This Bill aims to correct a constitutional imbalance of the treatment of Māori seats. General Electorate seats are currently entrenched. Māori seats are not. More >>
