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 Trade and Foreign Investment Policy supports trade agreements that respect democracy and state sovereignty with foreign investment benefitting the country. It supports trade that encourages environmental sustainability, and a government that supports New Zealand businesses.