Greens unveil economic plan to add 64,000 jobs and boost innovation

The Green Party announced a comprehensive economic development strategy spanning four years, targeting an additional 64,000 jobs and a total of 284,000 new positions. The plan seeks to reshape the Government’s investment boost tax deduction to favour productive, decarbonising investments and decent-work standards. It proposes industry-linked fellowships for researchers and technical experts, and a funding pathway to move innovations from experimentation to commercial scaling.

Science funding would be restored to 3% of GDP, with increased support for tertiary research and public procurement of New Zealand solutions. Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick said the Greens will ensure citizens are active participants in the economy, while Marama Davidson pledged to reignite the nation’s innovation system.