The Green Party wants immigration to be fair and kind to everyone who applies, no matter where they're from. They want to take in more refugees, make sure migrant workers are paid and treated the same as local workers, and create a special pathway for people forced to move because of climate change. They also want free movement between New Zealand and Pacific islands, and for Māori to have a say in how immigration works.
“the Green Party will ensure that the process of selecting immigrants is fair, reasonable and flexible, and that immigrants are treated with dignity and respect, including, for example, through family reunification and fair employment conditions.”
“Require employers to pay temporary workers no less than local workers, and to provide them with the same working conditions as local workers.”
“Increase our refugee quota and the resources required to provide adequate refugee services.”
Summarised neutrally from Green’s own official policy (as at 2026-09-08) and checked by an editor. Nothing is paraphrased without the source linked. Read the original ↗ Arapono is non-partisan. Compare all parties on Immigration →
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