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.
An advert for a Te Awakairangi Green branch film fundraiser. Film is No Tears On The Field, Sunday 22nd March at 5.00pm.
We have a film fundraiser on Sun 22nd March — pop it in your diaries and book now! Tickets are $25 and funds raised will go towards doing our part in the general election this year. We will also have a raffle on the night. Look forward to seeing you! 💚💚
An advert for a Te Awakairangi Green branch film fundraiser. Film is No Tears On The Field, Sunday 22nd March at 5.00pm.
We have a film fundraiser on Sun 22nd March — pop it in your diaries and book now! Tickets are $25 and funds raised will go towards doing our part in the general election this year. We will also have a raffle on the night. Look forward to seeing you! 💚💚
November 7 election, so make sure you're enrolled by mid October. #nzpol
Reminder: regime voter suppression means you need to enrol early. vote.nz/enrolling/en...
Climate change is not going anywhere and New Zealanders deserve a government that puts climate action, adaptation & strong emergency responses first.
The Government is choosing to increase climate changing emissions and failing to support communities hit first and worst by severe weather. Climate change is increasing the cost of living and wreaking havoc on the livelihoods of our regional communities.
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.
Today, we renew our commitment to all those survivors, whānau, hapū, iwi, communities and support networks who advocated and told their stories throughout the Inquiry. We will continue to stand with them and support their urgent call for action.
Survivors of abuse suffered at the hands of the state and churches deserve more than an apology; they deserve action.
This Govt has a responsibility to ensure that no one ever again suffers the horrific abuses these survivors have. The Govt’s policies are going in a different direction.
Survivors have repeatedly called for the Government to implement all 138 recommendations which resulted from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care, honour the principles of Te Tiriti, & critically, stop the boot camp programmes that continue the cycle of harm to rangatahi in care today.
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.
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Join us 💚
www.greens.org.nz/join
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.
Tomorrow, October 23rd, over 100,000 unionised workers will organise together with a clear message to the Coalition Govt:
Your anti-union propaganda isn't working.
Kiwis want healthy, well-paid healthcare workers, teachers, and public sector workers.
And austerity will NEVER deliver that.
#nzpol
A graphic of a green voting bin, with the text "You can still vote! Drop it off in a bin (it's too late to post now)" and the NZ Green Party logo
37% of Upper Hutt City has voted, and only 31% of Hutt City. Both figures are down up to 10% from the 2022 elections.
Don't miss this, you have until midday today to make your voice heard!
#votenz #localbodyelections2025 #nzpol
A drawing of green wheelie bin with the text "tomorrow is the last day to vote. Coting closes 12 PM October 11"
Don't forget to vote by midday tomorrow! And if you haven't enrolled or if you need to cast a special vote, you need to do it today! #nzpol
Thursday! Join Greens MPs Tamatha Paul, @julieannegenter.greens.org.nz, @celiawb.bsky.social and Lan Pham for a kōrero and kai, and to learn how the Green Budget works for you! Come along and help us imagine the future we can create together if we put people at the heart of decision making.
When: 6-8pm, Thursday October 2nd.
Where: Te Mako Naenae Community Centre, 27 Hillary Court, Te Naenae, Lower Hutt.
Please RSVP as soon as possible so we can confirm the numbers for kai.
Thursday! Join Greens MPs Tamatha Paul, @julieannegenter.greens.org.nz, @celiawb.bsky.social and Lan Pham for a kōrero and kai, and to learn how the Green Budget works for you! Come along and help us imagine the future we can create together if we put people at the heart of decision making.
If you’re in Wellington / Poneke there is a protest against the genocide in Gaza and our government’s shameful
complicity at 1 pm in Cuba Street, by the bucket fountain.
#nzpol
The Green Party says the Government’s decision not to recognise Palestinian statehood is cowardly, and a stain on Aotearoa’s reputation as a voice for peace and justice internationally. www.greens.org.nz/govt_cowardl...
An image advertising an upcoming social bike ride. Details are in the text of the post.
Sunday 28th September marks our first social bike ride for the year! You and your friends & family are invited to join us for what will hopefully be a beautiful ride Meeting at Awakairangi Park Carpark in Tōtara Park, departing Tōtara Park Bridge at 10am and cycling to Pito-one for lunch!
Thanks to Margaret Craigie, our Social Events Organiser for planning this. Let us know if you have any questions, and we hope to see you there!
An image advertising an upcoming social bike ride. Details are in the text of the post.
Sunday 28th September marks our first social bike ride for the year! You and your friends & family are invited to join us for what will hopefully be a beautiful ride Meeting at Awakairangi Park Carpark in Tōtara Park, departing Tōtara Park Bridge at 10am and cycling to Pito-one for lunch!
Two election billboards on a grassy verge. One says "Quentin Duthie: Vote #1, Greater Wellington" and the other says "Vote Neelu Jennings, Central Ward"
Three election billboards on a grassy verge. One says Vote Neelu Jennings, Hutt City Central Ward", another says "Quentin Duthie: Vote #1, Greater Wellington" and the other says "Chris Parkin, Western Ward" (although only the words 'Chris' and 'Western' are visible). There is a train in the background, affirming the Green Party's commitment to public transport.
Our local body candidates' hoardings spotted in the wild! Local election voting is open now, so make sure to vote! #nzpol
Text reads: Drug Overdose (Assistance Protection) Legislation Bill Member’s Bill Explanatory note General policy statement This Bill aims to ensure that those who call for life-saving help when they are with someone who is experiencing a drug overdose or adverse drug reaction, are protected from being charged for low-level drug offences under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975. While those who seek help are not routinely criminally charged, there is a fear of criminal prosecution. This clarification can help avoid overdose deaths by making it clear that those who call for life-saving services will be protected.
Drawn from the Biscuit Tin: Drug Overdose (Assistance Protection) Legislation Bill in the name of Kahurangi Carter! bills.parliament.nz/v/1/37a34427... #NZPOL
Green Party MP Benjamir Dovle resigns from Parliament "Over the past months, I have been on a journey of healing. During this time, I have come to the realisation that I cannot complete this journey while in Parliament. "After having baseless and violent accusations thrown at me, and an onslaught of hate, vitriol and threats of real-world violence directed at me and my whanau, I have decided to move on from Parliament. "Whanau is the most precious thing in the world. From the start, I have always said my child is my priority. My tamaiti asked me to leave Parliament, and I am leaving for them and for my own wellbeing. "I leave Parliament with pride, and that is something nobody can take away from me. It was a pleasure and a privilege to represent and work for the communities that carried me here. I am so grateful for their trust and guidance. "I am leaving Parliament, I am not disappearing. I will continue to fight for people and planet, just not from inside this House. "Our politics, our democracy and our Parliament should be a place for everyone. My time here has shown that we clearly still have work to do. I hope this experience is something that we can all learn and grow from," says Benjamin Doyle. Authorised by Benjamin Doyle, Green MP. Parliament Buildings, Wellington.
I may be leaving parliament, but I’m certainly not leaving the kaupapa. Ka whawhai tonu mātou, ake ake ake! 🌿💚
