New Zealand

Chlöe Swarbrick Exposes Government’s Misguided Cuts to School Lunches

New Zealand March 8, 2025

In a heated exchange in Parliament, Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick confronted Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and ACT leader David Seymour over the government’s decision to slash school lunch funding by up to 75% per child. With sharp...

New Zealand: the Green Party of Aotearoa urges government to prioritize voices of residents in review

News September 24, 2023

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The Green Party welcomes the review of the Retirement Villages Act and urges the government to ensure that the voices and rights of residents are emphasised more than industry. “Everyone...

The Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand rails against Racing Minister over issues related to future of greyhound racing

News June 11, 2023

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The Racing Minister's decision to push back on questions about the future of greyhound racing has the New Zealand Green Party worried. The Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand believe the Racing Minister is gambling with dogs’...

New Zealand: The Green Party sharpens its weapons to win seats in the 2023 elections

News March 31, 2023

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Every three years, New Zealand holds general elections. The 2023 general election will take place on Saturday, October 14. As these election deadlines approach, the Green Party has released its initial list of candidates for the 2023...

NZ Greens Point to the UK and Reject Proposed Tax Cuts as “Wholly Irresponsible”

Asia Pacific October 16, 2022

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Recently released budget figures show that New Zealand (NZ) is in sound financial shape, with a deficit of 9.7 billion dollars, less than half of what was predicted in the budget of 2022. This has prompted calls...

New Zealand Greens Continue To Push For Ocean Protection Treaty

News September 5, 2022

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The Green Party of New Zealand (NZ) continues to push for strong measures to protect the oceans of the world, even though talks on a Global Ocean Treaty, at the United Nations (UN) in New York, broke...

Power Versus Principle: The Dilemma of a Green Leader in Aotearoa (New Zealand)

News June 24, 2022

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James Shaw, Minister for Climate Change, and Co-Leader of the Green Party of Aotearoa, has a major dilemma in trying to defend the position of the Labour government that he is allied with while at the same...

New Zealand Greens Welcome Repeal of Controversial Three Strikes Law

News November 24, 2021

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Amid a push from the government-leading Labour Party to repeal the country’s controversial Three Strikes law, the New Zealand Greens have announced their support for the move. In a communiqué released by Green Party representative and parliament...

New Zealand Greens Welcome Income Support for Families & Push for More Action

News November 19, 2021

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The Green Party of New Zealand has expressed their approval of a support package for families announced by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. However, they are demanding further action from the Labour Party. The package, first announced at...

New Zealand Greens Call Out PM Arden and Government Over Nuclear Implications of Space Launches

News October 16, 2021

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The Green Party of New Zealand has released a statement expressing their dissatisfaction with American space company, Rocket Lab's, performing space launches from New Zealand soil. In their statement, the Greens express their deep concern “that ...

Auckland Central MP Chlöe Swarbrick Welcomes New COVID-19 Walk-In Testing Centre

News August 30, 2021

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New walk-in COVID-19 testing center in Auckland’s City Center On August 24, 2021, the Victoria Street Carpark walk-in testing centre opened with the help of Auckland Central Green MP, Chlöe Swarbrick.

New Zealand Greens Support Moratorium on Seabed Mining in the Pacific

New Zealand July 22, 2021

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Green party of Aotearoa New Zealand back calls for marine protection from seabed mining in the Pacific.

New Zealand Greens call for a Mandated Structure on Establishing Water Entities

News July 12, 2021

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On June 30th, 2021, the Government of New Zealand announced the 'Three Waters Reform'- which requires regulations on the supply of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater in New Zealand. The new proposal received mixed...

New Zealand Greens encourage stronger Marine Protections for Hauraki Gulf

New Zealand July 9, 2021

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New Zealand Greens encourage more ambitious marine protection by government, in line with Hauraki Gulf Forum's findings.

New Zealand Green’s Urge Government to Halt Mining Plans

News June 27, 2021

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The Green Party of New Zealand urged the federal government to abide by their commitments and halt mining on conservation lands. As per the reports by NZ Greens, the party has been urging...

New Zealand Green Party Seeking Better Immigration Laws

New Zealand June 20, 2021

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In an open letter to the New Zealand Minister for Immigration, the Green Party spokesperson for Immigration, Ricardo Menéndez March is asking for immigration reforms. Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand logo...

New Zealand Green MP Calls for New Content Moderation Laws for Facebook.

News June 17, 2021

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Last Thursday, during a committee hearing in parliament, the New Zealand Green MP Golriz Ghahraman called for new laws on content moderation for Facebook. During the meeting, Mia Garlick and Nick McDonnell, Facebook’s two regional directors of...

New Zealand Greens Call for Two-State Solution in Israel-Palestine

News June 1, 2021

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The recent escalation of tensions in Israel and Gaza has led to unrest in the Middle East and the globe more broadly. However, New Zealand has yet to propose a fusible resolution for the Middle Eastern conflict....

NZ Greens Help Revoke Manawatū District Council Decision on Māori Wards

News June 1, 2021

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On May 6, Manawatū District Council voted to defer the decision of establishing Māori wards, which are local authority equivalent of Māori seats in parliament, in the district. By a 6-4 defer, the...

NZ Green MP Teanau Tuiono Walks out after National Party Incites Racist Debates in Parliament

News May 26, 2021

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During a debate between New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern and Leader of the National Party Judith Collins on the Māori Health Authority and the He Puapua document, Māori Party Co-Leader Rawiri Waititi raised a point of order,...

New Zealand Green Party Approves New KiwiSaver Investment Exclusions

New Zealand May 23, 2021

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On May 14 2021, the New Zealand Green Party published a press release welcoming some new changes to KiwiSaver brought forth by the government, specifically modifications that leave out fossil fuel and illegal arms investments.

‘New Zealand Housing Prices are Increasing Rapidly’. New Zealand Green Party Shows Growing Concern over Struggling Renters

News May 18, 2021

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Earlier this week, during a New Zealand general debate, NZ Green's Chlöe Swarbrick (Auckland Central) brought up a prominent issue highlighted in the most recent financial stability report published by the reserve bank of New Zealand—the growing...

New Zealand Greens Help Reduce Public Service Workers’ Pay Freeze

News May 17, 2021

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The Green Party of New Zealand has successfully overturned the pay freeze set to affect public service workers. The fields affected include nurses, teachers, and Directors of Care (DOC). This...

New Zealand Green Party Co-Leader Receives Backlash For Attending A Local Mob Gathering

New Zealand May 4, 2021

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A few days ago on May 1 2021, New Zealand Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson as well as the Human Rights Commissionner Paul Hunt attended a Mongrel Mob gathering at the Waikato chapter's headquarters in Hamilton, NZ....

‘Push for the Voices of Māori’, New Zealand Greens address RocketLab’s Failed Duty to Consult

New Zealand April 12, 2021

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New Zealand Greens' Te Mātāwaka, Dr Elizabeth Kerekere and Teanau Tuiono met with the Rongomaiwahine descendants to discuss the lack of consultation that RocketLab has engaged in during the operation of their launch facility in the Mahia...

NZ Greens Dissatisfied with Extreme Delay in Winter Grazing Rules

News March 27, 2021

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New Zealand Greens share dissatisfaction with extreme delay in implementing winter grazing rules by the Government. Eugenie Sage, spokeperson of the Green Party Environment, mentions the Government’s decision to cave into agribusiness. She said it would be...

New Zealand Greens Demand Ban on Bottom Trawling

Asia Pacific March 13, 2021

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During Seaweek, an annual organization promoting ocean education and sustainable practices, the New Zealand Green party penned an open letter to the Minister for the Environments, Hon David Parker, demanding a ban on bottom trawling. The letter...

Green Party Celebrate New Zealand’s Commitment to Ban Conversion Therapy

News March 7, 2021

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New Zealand's governement announced its firm commitment to ban conversion therapy and other practices aimed at suppressing individuals' sexuality or gender identity. What is conversion therapy? Conversion therapy is a...

New Zealand Greens on Supporting Sustainable Tourism

News March 4, 2021

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The New Zealand Greens are showing their support for the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment's recent report regarding sustainable tourism. James Shaw, co-leader of the NZ Green Party, expresses his satisfaction with the report. "The report...

New Zealand Green MP Wants to Protect Rainbow and Indigenous Communities From Gender Discrimination

New Zealand February 27, 2021

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The Member's bill On February 10 2021, new Green Party MP Dr. Elizabeth Kerekere gave a maiden speech in New Zealand's Parliament to introduce a Member's Bill with the goal to amend the...

Chlöe Swarbrick: New Zealand’s youngest MP Elected For Second Term

News November 9, 2020

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As of midday Friday, New Zealand Daylight Time, Chlöe Swarbrick was officially confirmed as the MP for Auckland Central, beating the Labour Party candidate by just 1068 votes. https://twitter.com/NZGreens/status/1324570695397896192 Swarbrick,...

Interview with Chlöe Swarbrick, Electorate MP, Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand

News November 9, 2020

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Sarah Cui interviews Chlöe Swarbrick, the youngest Member of Parliament in New Zealand for the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand. Friday, November 6, Swarbrick was officially confirmed as electorate MP for Auckland Central, beating the Labour...

New Zealand Green Party signs cooperation deal with new government

News November 5, 2020

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Under the new cooperation deal, the co-leaders of the Green Party are appointed to Ministerial positions on Climate Change and the prevention of family and sexual violence. The Greens signed the cooperation agreement...

New Zealand Greens secure electoral and parliamentary gains

News October 23, 2020

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James Shaw and Marama Davidson undoubtedly made history as the co-leaders of the New Zealand Greens amid the general election held last Sunday. The party secured 7.6% of the popular vote, giving them ten seats in the...

New Zealand Greens Campaign for “Yes” on Cannabis Legalization

New Zealand May 1, 2020

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The Green Party of New Zeland's Chlöe Swarbrick says New Zealanders now have a clear vision of how a safe, regulated cannabis market would work in Aotearoa, with the release of the final version of the Cannabis...

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