Charter
The following forms the English-language section of the charter (the founding document) of The Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand:
- The Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand accepts Te Tiriti o Waitangi as the founding document of Aotearoa New Zealand; recognises Māori as Tāngata Whenua in Aotearoa New Zealand; and commits to the following four Principles:
- Ecological wisdom:
- The basis of ecological wisdom is that human beings are part of the natural world. This world is finite, therefore unlimited material growth is impossible. Ecological sustainability is paramount.
- Social responsibility:
- Unlimited material growth is impossible. Therefore the key to social responsibility is the just distribution of social and natural resources, both locally and globally.
- Appropriate decision-making:
- For the implementation of ecological wisdom and social responsibility, decisions will be made directly at the appropriate level by those affected.
- Non-violence:
- Non-violent conflict resolution is the process by which ecological wisdom, social responsibility and appropriate decision making will be implemented. This principle applies at all levels.
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