With Election Day fast approaching, Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson is urging voters to focus on the issues she says will shape the future of Aotearoa, including poverty, housing, climate action and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
As the campaign enters its final stretch, the Greens are continuing to target voters who want stronger action on economic inequality, environmental protection and Māori rights. The party has positioned itself as an advocate for policies aimed at improving outcomes for low-income families, expanding access to affordable housing and addressing the impacts of climate change.
Davidson says the final days of campaigning are about convincing voters that long-term investment in people and communities is needed to create lasting change. The Greens have consistently argued that tackling poverty must remain a central priority, particularly as many whānau continue to feel pressure from the rising cost of living.
Housing has also remained a major issue throughout the campaign, with affordability challenges continuing to affect families across the country. The party has called for increased public housing investment and stronger measures to support those struggling to secure stable accommodation.
Climate change remains another key pillar of the Green campaign. Extreme weather events and growing concerns about environmental resilience have kept climate policy firmly on the political agenda, with the Greens maintaining that urgent action is needed to reduce emissions and prepare communities for future impacts.
Alongside these issues, the party has strongly defended Te Tiriti o Waitangi and promoted Māori aspirations as a central part of its vision for the country’s future. Davidson says Māori communities deserve meaningful partnership, equitable outcomes and policies that uphold tino rangatiratanga.
With Māori voters having a range of political options this election, the Green Party is seeking support from those who want stronger action on social justice, environmental sustainability and Te Tiriti-based policy.
Should the Greens be part of the next government, Davidson says delivering tangible improvements for whānau Māori will be a priority. Measures aimed at reducing poverty, improving housing access, increasing support for Māori-led initiatives and strengthening protections for Te Tiriti are expected to be among the party’s key goals during its first year in government.
As campaigning enters its final days, the election remains a contest over competing visions for Aotearoa’s future, with parties making their final appeals before voters head to the ballot box.
