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 Workforce Policy promotes decent pay, stable jobs, safe working conditions, and protection of working people’s rights to organise. Wages should be higher and not differentiated based on gender, age or ethnicity.