Protect environment through plant-based economy and animal welfare
This party says that moving away from animal farming toward growing plants will help the environment. They want to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by supporting farmers to switch to plant-based produce. They also oppose practices like intensive winter grazing, which they say harm both animals and the land. Their broader approach links caring for animals with protecting the natural environment.
What they say they'll do
Transition to a plant-based economy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Support farmers to grow produce instead of farming animals
Oppose intensive winter grazing as harmful to the environment
Work toward a cruelty-free and sustainable fashion industry
Use the Treaty of Waitangi as a guide for a just relationship with the environment
Who this affects
Farmers
The party says it would support farmers to shift from animal farming to growing plant-based produce.
General public
Policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture would affect the broader environment that all New Zealanders share.
Fashion industry workers and consumers
The party wants to move the fashion industry toward cruelty-free and sustainable practices, which would affect how clothing is made and sold.
In their own words
“Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by transitioning to a plant-based economy and supporting farmers to grow produce instead of farming animals”
“Opposes intensive winter grazing ('mud farming') as harmful to animals and the environment”
“The Treaty of Waitangi guides a compassionate, just and equitable relationship with animals and the environment.”
Summarised neutrally from Animal Justice Party Aotearoa NZ’s own official policy (as at 2026-07-16) and checked by an editor. Nothing is paraphrased without the source linked. Read the original ↗ Arapono is non-partisan. Compare all parties on Environment →