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Foreign Policy · Party position

Green on Foreign Policy

NZ takes independent, principled global stance for rights and peace

The Green Party says New Zealand should take independent and principled positions on the world stage, working with other countries to uphold the rights of people and protect the planet. On defence, they want to protect New Zealand from outside threats while promoting peace and preventing conflict around the world. On trade, they want deals that put sustainability and fairness first.

What they say they'll do

  • Take independent, principled stances on the world stage
  • Cooperate globally to uphold rights and interests of all people and the planet
  • Protect New Zealand from external threats
  • Promote conflict prevention and peaceful conflict resolution globally
  • Support trade and foreign investment that prioritises sustainability and justice

Who this affects

New Zealand exporters and businesses
Trade policy would require foreign trade deals and investment to meet sustainability and justice standards, which would shape the conditions under which businesses can trade internationally.
General public
The Global Affairs policy would see New Zealand take independent positions in international forums, affecting how the country engages with global issues that touch everyday life such as climate change and human rights.
Defence and military personnel
The Security and Defence policy focuses on protecting New Zealand from external threats and promoting peaceful conflict resolution, which shapes the roles and missions of New Zealand's defence forces.

In their own words

“Aotearoa New Zealand taking independent, principled stances on the global stage to cooperatively uphold the rights and interests of all and our planet, now and in the future.”
“Our policy helps secure Aotearoa New Zealand from external threats and promotes conflict prevention and peaceful conflict resolution across the globe.”
“Our policy supports trade and foreign investment that prioritises sustainability and justice in all its forms.”
Verify at Green — official policy page

Summarised neutrally from Green’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 Foreign Policy →

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Green
ACT
NZ First
Te Pāti Māori
TOP
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Women’s Rights
Animal Justice
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Conservative
Outdoors & Freedom
Vision NZ
Alliance
Free Palestine
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