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 Disability Policy recognises everyone’s rights to actively participate in their communities without any physical, environmental, social and organisational barriers. The policy includes measures that will promote this principle.