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Green

Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand
Opposition Founded 1990
Chlöe Swarbrick
Leader
Chlöe Swarbrick

Green and progressive party focused on climate, environment, and social justice

15
Seats
12.2% of 123

Overview

The Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand is a progressive party advocating for bold climate action, environmental protection, and social and economic justice. With roots in the Values Party — one of the world's first green parties, founded in 1972 — the Greens are currently the third-largest party in opposition with 15 seats.

History

The Green Party traces its origins to the Values Party of 1972 — a world first in green politics. The modern Green Party was formally established in 1990. The Greens supported the Labour-led government from 2017–2023 in a confidence and supply arrangement, and remain a significant force in opposition politics.

Founded in 1990, with roots in the Values Party (1972) — one of the world's first green parties

Core values

Urgent, science-based climate action and net-zero emissions
Protection of New Zealand's natural environment and biodiversity
Social equity — ending poverty and reducing inequality
Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnership and Māori rights
Affordable housing and a fair rental market
A wellbeing economy — measuring success beyond GDP

Key policy areas

Policy topics most associated with Green. Tap any topic to compare every party's position side by side.

Legislative record this term

54th Parliament · as at 24 June 2026

As an opposition party, Green doesn’t lead government bills (only ministers can). Its MPs advance policy through members’ bills — drawn from a ballot, so getting one passed is uncommon.

0
Members’ bills passed into law
13
Members’ bills in the ballot
Leadership
Chlöe Swarbrick
Chlöe Swarbrick
Leader
At a glance
Total seats15
Electorate seats1
List seats14
Share of House12.2%
Founded1990

Caucus

Green holds 15 seats in the 54th Parliament.

Chlöe Swarbrick
Chlöe Swarbrick
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Sources

Seat counts from the 2023 General Election (Electoral Commission). Party background from parliament.nz and official party records. Leadership details pending Parliament API verification.