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Democracy & Government · Party position

Green on Democracy & Government

Accessible, fair, inclusive governance honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi

The Greens say they want to make government fairer and more open to everyone. Their Governance Policy aims to create ways of making decisions that are accessible and fair, and that honour the Treaty of Waitangi. They also have a Human Rights Policy to make sure everyone can take part equally, and a Media Policy to support a strong, independent media so democracy works well.

What they say they'll do

  • Create accessible, fair and inclusive governance that honours Te Tiriti o Waitangi
  • Safeguard and actively uphold everyone's rights so everyone can participate equitably
  • Support a strong, diverse and independent media to maintain effective democracy
  • Pursue independent, principled stances on the global stage to uphold rights and interests of all
  • Aim for a justice system that heals and protects people and communities equitably

Who this affects

All New Zealanders
The Governance Policy aims to make decision-making processes more accessible and inclusive, which the party says would affect how all people engage with government.
Māori
The Governance Policy specifically commits to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi in how governance is structured and decisions are made.
Media organisations and journalists
The Media Policy aims to promote a strong, diverse and independent media sector, which touches how media organisations operate and are supported.

In their own words

“Our policy creates accessible, fair and inclusive governance that honours Te Tiriti o Waitangi.”
“Our policy safeguards and actively upholds everyone's rights so that everyone can participate equitably.”
“Our policy promotes a strong, diverse and independent media that contributes to the maintenance of effective democracy and to our social, cultural, economic and environmental wellbeing.”
Verify at Green — official policy page

Summarised neutrally from Green’s own official policy (as at 2026-08-23) and checked by an editor. Nothing is paraphrased without the source linked. Read the original ↗ Arapono is non-partisan. Compare all parties on Democracy & Government →

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