The Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand is driven by people who know that protecting the planet and supporting communities go hand in hand. The party was formed in 1990 and believes government must do more to protect the planet, honoring the thousands of years of traditional and local knowledge to support a safe climate and healthy communities. The Justice Policy puts victims of crime at the centre of a restorative justice system where prisons are regarded as a last resort. Women should be allowed to live free from violence with government having strategies in place to reduce sexual and domestic violence and support victims.