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 Conservation Policy seeks to protect the country’s wild places, unique animals and plants that live there, addressing issues around threatened species, improved training of scientific and technical staff, and protection of land that is under threat.