PRESS RELEASE: This is a crisis and the Government's response will do nothing for most New Zealanders. The situation demands far more than what was announced today. 🔗 Full press release: www.greens.org.nz/government_s...

PRESS RELEASE: Greens Offer Votes To National Party For Immediate Relief In Fossil Fuel Crisis. www.greens.org.nz/greens_offer...

Isn't it interesting that the people who say a wealth tax on the mega wealthy is a bad idea are usually mega wealthy themselves?

Today, our Finance Minister pulled together a press conference to announce that there is no new support on the way for families, despite it costing $23 more than normal to fill an average petrol car & $36 more to fill a diesel car.

#BREAKING: Nicola Willis tells New Zealanders her plan for fuel prices is: ¯\(ツ)/¯

The Coalition Government love giving the rich more money and aren’t shying away from corporate welfare. The common factor in cancelling policies like the Clean Car Discount and GIDI fund was that they were reducing emissions (and therefore our exposure to high oil prices.)

If Nicola Willis really didn’t want to hand out lots of money to rich people, why the billions in tax cuts for landlords? It’s an absolute rubbish excuse to cancel a policy that was demonstrably working to bring in EVs and low emissions vehicles.

The price of petrol is rising. Meanwhile, the Luxon Government has cancelled the Clean Car Discount and is potentially scrapping the Clean Car Standard, two options which would reduce our need for fuel in the long term.

Meridian, Contact, Mercury and Genesis Energy are reporting record profits. Meanwhile, are your power bills any lower?

Putting what matters first 🌏🌿

The pattern is clear. This Government is secretly locking New Zealand into deeper alignment with the US without ever putting it to the public, whether it's critical minerals deals, AUKUS Pillar 2, or now handing over our biometric data.

New Zealand should be coordinating with the EU and other like-minded countries to collectively negotiate proper safeguards, not quietly capitulating.

This is not a routine border security arrangement. The EBSP would go far beyond existing information-sharing. It would enable automated, bulk matching against New Zealand databases by US agencies.

MFAT has confirmed discussions are underway only when asked directly. This is not how decisions this important should be made in a democracy.

These negotiations are occurring with no public announcement, no parliamentary oversight, and no consultation. The public is being kept in the dark while the Government negotiates the handover of our most sensitive personal data to the Trump administration.

The Government is currently negotiating an Enhanced Border Security Partnership with the US Department of Homeland Security that would grant US agencies, including ICE, automated, direct access to New Zealanders' biometric data and identity records.

"It's clear this Government has done nothing to reduce child poverty, choosing landlords and the wealthy over our tamariki," says Green Party Co-leader and Child Poverty spokesperson, Marama Davidson. www.greens.org.nz/child_povert...

"This report makes clear what we have said all along: the Government's decision to make it easier to underpay people and limiting pay equity access is yet another attack on women," says the Green Party's spokesperson for women, Kahurangi Carter. www.greens.org.nz/greens_welco...

Every party knew exactly what the unions' concerns were as soon as the Bill was introduced. Unlike this government, the Greens back workers. And we are proud to let everyone know our position and stick to it.

We fully back unions' calls for Luxon to step in & act. Not only did Peters sell out workers when he voted for this bill, now he's accusing their representatives of lying. The receipts lay it out clearly.

Winston Peters' behaviour following the passing of the Employment Relations Amendment Bill is a disgrace. He has falsely claimed that unions didn't raise their concerns with NZ First early enough. That is simply not true.

Luxon must act after Peters caught making false claims on employment bill www.greens.org.nz/luxon_must_a...

The Green Party is imploring the Government to choose actual solutions to homelessness, after Ministers today announced the Government’s plan to effectively criminalise it. www.greens.org.nz/luxon_choose...

"The English language is not under threat. We are literally speaking it and debating in it right now. This is a bill which is an answer to a problem that does not exist," said Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

Environment comes last as Government abolishes dedicated ministry www.greens.org.nz/environment_...

"We've been having this debate for longer than I have been involved in politics. Aucklanders and New Zealanders deserve far better," said Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

Private profits are soaring while our communities struggle. Through taxing corporations what they owe, we can protect people, not polluters.

“The passing of the Employment Relations Amendment Bill is a dark day for Aotearoa, and shows this government is on the side of big corporates and against the workers.” says Green Party Workplace Relations spokesperson Teanau Tuiono. www.greens.org.nz/government_r...

The Māori Seats in parliament are for Māori people. They are a Tiriti-based right not a race-based right. This is why at Rātana Pā we launched a member's bill to entrench Māori seats - the bare minimum for protect dedicated Māori voice in our parliament.

Under the National ACT NZ First coalition, more people are without jobs than at any time in over ten years. The highest unemployment rate in a decade 🫤 Food banks are overwhelmed. Homelessness is rampant. Even those with jobs are struggling as groceries and bills rise faster than wages 💔

PRESS RELEASE: Green MP Celia Wade-Brown announces decision to stand down at 2026 election. See the full release on greens.org.nz: www.greens.org.nz/green_mp_cel...

SAVE THE DATE: SATURDAY 7 NOVEMBER 🌿

The flooding in Te Tai Tokerau is a climate change charged weather event. The Government will try to tell you that floods like these shouldn't be politicised. But the thing is, this is political.

“This is just a sour cherry on top of a terrible year for our workers, who have been under constant attack under this Government,” says Green Party spokesperson for Workplace Relations, @teanau.bsky.social. FULL MEDIA RELEASE: www.greens.org.nz/govt_s_chris...

Today’s report from the Environment Select Committee shows 95% of submitters oppose the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill. Yet again, Luxon’s Government is squashing long standing environmental safeguards, te Tiriti obligations & democracy to benefit their wealthy mates and corporations.

"The Greens affirm our pledge to properly resource and promote clear pathways for timely, free, non-discriminatory access to all forms of gender-affirming healthcare based on informed consent and self-determination." www.greens.org.nz/our_trans_wh...

One year on, we must question the value of an apology made by a Government that refuses to listen and respond to the voices of survivors. Every child, young person or adult placed in state or faith-based care should be protected from harm and given everything they need to thrive.

What changes would you make to the Regulatory Standards Bill? action.greens.org.nz/rsb_amendmen...

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We are deeply concerned about major cuts to funding for Māori news and current affairs programmes Te Karere and The Hui, by Te Māngai Pāhō. This is terrible for Māori media, and sadly consistent with this Government’s continual undermining of Māori culture.

Today’s the last day to mail your vote to be certain it will get counted. Get it in today.

Make your voice heard in your community - mail your local election ballot paper back today. Find your local candidates and information about protecting Māori wards on our website greens.org.nz/local

Nothing says climate leadership like opening new oil and gas fields in the middle of a climate crisis 🙄 The Govt announcing the re-opening of permits for oil & gas exploration says one thing: short-term profits for the wealthy few takes priority over a liveable future for all of us.

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Vote Keep to protect the voices of tangata whenua. Find more at www.greens.org.nz/maoriwards

Has your ballot paper arrived in your mailbox? If not, keep an eye out. It should be on the way. You can still enrol to vote. Find out more at www.greens.org.nz/local

Voting in local elections is kicking off: keep an eye out for your ballot paper arriving next week. Find your local candidates on our website: www.greens.org.nz/local

Latest stats indicating the worst unemployment numbers since the outbreak of the pandemic are further proof that the Govt’s policies are forcing people further into hardship and poverty.

The Government’s reckless decision to repeal the oil and gas ban will inflame the climate and cost of living crises 🌏🔥 Today, Luxon committed to higher power bills and fossil fuel dependence. This Govt keeps choosing to undermine our resilience rather than transition to clean, green energy.