Green Party — Democratise and decarbonise New Zealand's energy system
Issued by Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand
What happened
The Greens promise to democratise and decarbonise New Zealand's energy system through electricity-market reform, support for community and MÄori energy ownership, legislated cuts in fossil-fuel use, electrification of transport and heat, and major increases in energy efficiency and renewable supply.
What's at stake
- Who feels it
- All electricity consumers; the four major generator-retailers; community and iwi energy projects; transport and heating sectors
- Timing
- Standing party policy — implementation depends on the Greens being in government
- How it works
- Would require new electricity-market and energy-sector legislation. Currently a party policy, not a bill.
- Key context
- Core plank is restructuring the electricity market to enable community, MÄori and public ownership. Pairs with legislated fossil-fuel reduction targets.
Who feels it
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Source on record
https://www.greens.org.nz/energy_policyTracked neutrally by LexNZ. Status reflects the primary source as of 23 May 2026. Not legal advice.
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