The Green Party has released its initial List of candidates for the 2026 election, which will now inform the final membership voting process.

“This is a strong electable list of people who represent diverse communities across Aotearoa and are ready for government,” says Green Co-leader Marama Davidson.

“Aotearoa has enough for everyone to thrive and we can build a society that works for people and planet. Only the Greens have a plan to ensure everyone's needs are met and nature is healthy. With more Green MPs we will see this vision in place across the motu.

“Our diverse Māori candidates are supported by whānau, hapū and iwi, further strengthening Māori voice in the Green Party and across the motu. We are proud that our list reflects the importance of Māori candidates to the Party.

“By voting for the Green Party, we can build a society where power and wealth are in the hands of our communities and our precious nature is valued,” says Marama Davidson.

Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick added:

“2026 will be an historic election. With such a talented mix of returning Green MPs and new Green talent, the government New Zealanders deserve is ready to get on with the work of lowering bills and climate changing emissions.

“Politics belongs to those who turn up. That is why the Greens are organising in communities across this country for people to take back their power - to build an economy that works for everyone and the environment, instead of exploiting and exhausting both.

“Our candidates reflect the people and values of this country, and they’re hitting the ground running. Returning MPs are joined by candidates with experience spanning local government, education, law, green energy and community organising - to name just a few,” says Chlöe Swarbrick

The Green Party’s Delegate List for the 2026 election is:

1. Marama Davidson
2. Chlöe Swarbrick
3. Teanau Tuiono
4. Tamatha Paul
5. Julie Anne Genter
6. Hūhana Melanie Lyndon
7. Lawrence Xu-Nan
8. Lan Pham
9. Ricardo Menéndez March
10. Francisco Hernandez
11. Kahurangi Carter
12. Craig Aaron Pauling
13. Bhen Goodsir
14. Steve Abel
15. Tania Waikato
16. Scott Willis
17. Rohan O'Neill-Stevens
18. Yasmine Serhan
19. Heather Hinemoa Te Au-Skipworth
20. Louise Hutt
21. Shreejan Pandey
22. Mike Davidson
23. Asher Wilson-Goldman
24. Zephyr Brown
25. Angela Dalton
26. Josh Jacobsen
27. Lauren Craig
28. Carl Morgan
29. Nathan Hoturoa Gray
30. Te Whatanui Kipa Leka Taumalolo Skipwith
31. Alika Wells
32. Courtney White
33. Awhi Haenga
34. Pamela Grealey
35. Alma de Anda
36. Chris Norton
37. Melody Willis

This initial List will now be put to a vote of all members of the Green Party, who will be given the opportunity to choose this ranking, or rank candidates in their preferred order.

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