Green Party
Turei tells Green's poverty rally welfare system broken
The Green Party has pledged at a rally in South Auckland to do all it can to end poverty.
Arts, Culture and Heritage: What’s in it for you?
Funding and support for Artists and the Arts are the main election issues facing the major political parties in respect to Arts, Culture and Heritage. In the build up to Election 2017 Upbeat on RNZ…
Greens pledge $160m for compulsory te reo
The Greens would spend $160 million dollars to make te reo Māori a core subject for all schools from years 1 to 10.
Green Party fights as poll bodes ill
The Green Party says it has a strong base as polls show the party hovering above the number needed to stay in Parliament.
Greens fight to get back into parliament
The Green Party fights on after falling below the threshold needed to get back into parliament in the latest political poll. Audio
Green Party promises to raise student allowances
The Green Party has pledged to raise student allowances by 20 percent and make it available to everyone who studies.
Dividends for all with Greens' Kiwi Climate Fund
The Greens have broken ranks with Labour on climate policy by revealing plans for a carbon charge that comes with a cash sweetener. Audio
Labour announces climate change policy
Climate change was a big topic at The Press debate last night and Jacinda Ardern has unveiled Labour's goal to get to net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Audio
Shaw, Fox and Seymour debate policies - over cake
To mark the 21st birthday of MMP, Greens' James Shaw, Maori Party's Marama Fox and Act's David Seymour join John Campbell in the Checkpoint studio. Video, Audio
Quick fire questions with minor party leaders
The Green Party's James Shaw, the Maori Party's Marama Fox and ACT's David Seymour answer some quick fire questions from John Campbell. Video, Audio
James Shaw on big questions and hard decisions
Leader Profile - James Shaw expected to be campaigning as Green Party co-leader but, after Metiria Turei resigned, he's found himself flying solo.
About $19b of property at risk from climate change effects
It's estimated $19 billion of property is at risk from increasing flooding and coastal erosion, a government report into the effects of climate change reveals.
Greens' Metiria Turei seeks new mandate to stay as MP
Former Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei is back on the campaign trail, telling a crowd in Christchurch last night she wants to stay in Parliament. Audio
Green's marine sanctuary could end seabed mining plans
The Green Party's plans to create New Zealand's largest ever marine sanctuary off the Taranaki coast could put an end to a seabed mining proposal before it even gets going. Robin Martin reports. Video, Audio
Greens to ban plastic bags, packaging in new policy
The Green Party has announced its environmental policy and is clamping down on plastic waste by banning plastic bags and packaging. The policy also includes a refund scheme for drink containers, and a… Audio
Greens want $700m light rail through Wellington to airport
The Green Party wants to spend the next decade building light rail to Wellington Airport. Greens transport spokeswoman, Julie-Anne Genter, joins us with the details. Audio
Greens leader battles on alone after surprise Ohariu decision
Two weeks after the shock resignation of Metiria Turei, the remaining Green Party leader James Shaw is battling-on alone on the campaign trail. Audio
Greens break Ōhāriu deal with Labour and stand candidate
The Green Party has decided to stand its own candidate in Ōhāriu, backtracking on its only electorate deal with Labour. James Shaw discusses the decision with Susie Ferguson. Audio
Greens enter Ōhāriu contest following Dunne departure
The Greens have had a change of heart about standing a candidate in the Ōhāriu electorate. Peter Dunne's unexpected decision to step down prompted the Greens to rejoin the race, selecting Johnsonville… Audio
Jacinda Ardern heads into Greens' territory
The Labour Party leader focused on climate change, rivers and poverty in her first speech to party supporters - and defined how she would talk about the economy.
