December 6: International Day of Action on Climate Change

Saturday 6th of December 2008 is the International Day of Action on Climate Change. It is a day for communities to come together to take action on climate change and, in doing so, call on world leaders to take urgent action. Click through to read more about this action, and see photos of the presentation of the 350 Challenge petition presentation at Parliament.

Government’s stance is economic and climate suicide

The Government is threatening New Zealand’s economic future by backing away from targets to reduce greenhouse emissions in the Poznan climate talks.

Don’t kill Green Homes Fund, urges Green Party

The release of the Business Council for Sustainable Development’s report on substandard New Zealand homes highlights both the value of the billion dollar Green Homes Fund and the Government’s flawed thinking in plans to ditch it.


And then there were 9 - meet our new MPs

With the declaration of special votes, Kennedy Graham has been elected as the ninth Green Party MP. Find out about our three new Green MPs, Kevin Hague, Catherine Delahunty and Kennedy Graham in this short feature.


Why Vote Green?


Only one Party has a clear vision of how we can live a better life while protecting our beautiful planet. The Green Party works hard to provide practical and effective solutions to today's challenges. Find out what you're voting for when you vote Green. Read more here . . .

Green Party's 2008 List


Meet our candidates for this year's election. Along with our familiar MPs, you see some new faces. Read all about them on our candidates page.

Green Transport Plan


Green transport is a big part of the answer to peak oil and climate change, and helps to build healthy communities. We will invest in world class buses, trains and ferries, and make cycling and walking easier and safer, giving you more choices and saving you money. Find out about our transport plans for Auckland and Wellington.