November 01, 2023
Davidson keen for anti-violent strategy to survive
Greens’ co-leader Marama Davison says she’s keen to sit down with whichever minister in the new Government becomes responsible for Te Aorerekura – the national strategy to eliminate family violence and sexual violence.
She says the 25-year strategy introduced during her time as minister is making progress and must be continued.
She says the Greens have worked with National Governments, starting with the late Jeanette Fitzsimons convincing National to introduce home insulation funding.
Other examples include cycleways and a programme to clean up toxic sites, but there are areas where cooperation is unlikely.
“The thought of reopening dirty oil exploration, that’s just harmful for us today and for our mokopuna. Where National’s policies are at are pretty much the opposite (of the Green Party). They want to damage the taiao, damage the earth and harm the families who are struggling the most,” Ms Davidson says.
The Greens are also keen to work with National on climate change policy, which co-leader James Shaw has been leading as minister for the p0ast six years.