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 Democracy and Constitutional Transformation Policy envisions a democratic Aotearoa New Zealand where the country is governed by a Parliament that represents the diversity of the country and where there is active, popular engagement and people are able to meaningfully participate in and contribute to government decision-making.