Chlöe Swarbrick & Marama Davidson
Chlöe Swarbrick & Marama Davidson
Green Party Co-Leaders
Leaders’ Rating
See where these party leaders stand on key values-based issues. Compare this rating with the actual voting records for Chlöe Swarbrick and Marama Davidson.
| Issue | Description | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage | Define marriage as one man and one woman. | O-BLK |
| Marriage | Freedom of conscience for belief in traditional marriage – e.g. celebrants, service providers. | O-BLK |
| Marriage | Redefine marriage to allow polygamy or group marriage. | NP-BLK |
| Marriage | Policies promoting marriage. | O-BLK |
| Marriage | Same sex adoption by non-biological adults. | S-BLK |
| Abortion | Decriminalisation of abortion. | S-BLK-FN |
| Abortion | An explicit ban on sex selection abortions. | O-BLK-FN |
| Abortion | Requirement that foetus should not be in pain in late-term abortions. | O-BLK-FN |
| Abortion | An explicit ban on disability discrimination abortions. | O-BLK-FN |
| Abortion | Ban on late-term abortions unless exceptional circumstances. | O-BLK-FN |
| Abortion | Born Alive Provisions requiring a child who survives abortion must be cared for. | O-BLK-FN |
| Abortion | Full conscientious objection for health practitioners. | O-BLK-FN |
| Abortion | Bans prayer vigils and offers of support and counselling to women near abortion facilities. | S-BLK-FN |
| Assisted Suicide / Euthanasia | Decriminalisation of assisted suicide and euthanasia. | S-BLK-FN |
| Assisted Suicide / Euthanasia | Full freedom of conscience provisions for health professionals. | O-BLK-FN |
| Assisted Suicide / Euthanasia | Mandatory one-week cooling-off period. | O-BLK-FN |
| Assisted Suicide / Euthanasia | Expansion of the law to allow ending the lives of non-terminal patients, mental health patients and minors. | O-GRN |
| Anti-Smacking Law | Decriminalise light and non-abusive smacking for the purpose of correction. | O-BLK |
| Anti-Smacking Law | Setup an independent Oranga Tamariki (OT) Complaints Authority. | S-GRN |
| Democracy | Enshrine binding Citizens' Initiated Referenda. | O-BLK |
| Democracy | Hate speech laws meaning free speech would be curtailed by activists who simply disagree with what’s being said. | S-BLK-FN |
| Parenting & Family | Medical professionals should obtain consent of parent of teen wanting an abortion. | O-BLK-FN |
| Parenting & Family | Ban on surrogacy and sperm donors. | O-BLK |
| Parenting & Family | Expert Panel to investigate harms of pornography. | S-GRN |
| Gender Ideology & Critical Theory | Gender ideology – i.e. gender identity is separate from biological sex. | S-BLK-FN |
| Gender Ideology & Critical Theory | Birth certificates can be based on gender 'identity', rather than biological sex. | S-BLK-FN |
| Gender Ideology & Critical Theory | Ban on critical theory (including critical race theory) being taught in schools. | O-BLK |
| What is a woman? | Written answer. | "For centuries, women have been defined by either reproductive ability or social roles that we didn’t get to choose for ourselves. I’m proud of all the women who have fought for the freedom to define themselves and their own lives. We don’t need tightly defined categories around womanhood, we need a society where everyone, regardless of gender, has the freedom to choose their own path in life." |
| Coversion Therapy | Support or oppose the current 'conversion therapy' ban law. | S-BLK-FN |
| Coversion Therapy | Counselling Ban for youth with gender confusion unless affirming gender 'identity'. | S-BLK-FN |
| Coversion Therapy | Counselling ban on gender and sexuality for adults – even if consent is given. | S-BLK-FN |
| Coversion Therapy | Ban on chemicalisation or surgery for minors (under 18) for 'gender transitioning'. | O-BLK |
| Coversion Therapy | Legal protection for parents being able to discuss gender and sexuality issues with their own children. | O-BLK-FN |
| Coversion Therapy | Ban on prayer for issues related to sexuality and gender. | S-BLK-FN |
| Drugs | Legalisation of cannabis for recreational use. | S-BLK |
| Drugs | Decriminalisation of not just cannabis, but ALL illicit drugs. | S-BLK-FN |
| Drugs | Legalisation of not just cannabis, but ALL illicit drugs. | PS-GRY |
| Drugs | Allowing regulated medicinal cannabis products to be more accessible. | S-GRN-FN |
| Drugs | Allows the ‘testing’ of drugs, despite them still being illicit and harmful. | S-BLK-FN |
| Prostitution | Repeal of Prostitution law – including prosecuting the buyer. | O-BLK |
| Prostitution | Ban on brothels in residential areas. | O-BLK |
| Prostitution | Ban on street prostitution. | O-BLK |
| Alcohol | Raise the drinking and purchase age from 18 to 20. | O-BLK |
| Alcohol | Alcohol law reform 5+ Solution. Raise price, raise purchase age, reduce accessibility, reduce advertising and sponsorship, target drink-driving (plus increase treatment availability and health warning labels on products) | PS-GRY |
| Taxation on Families | Income splitting for parents. | O-BLK |
| Taxation on Families | Paid parental leave (6 months). | S-GRN-FN |
| Other | Reninstate Three Strikes legislation (for repeat violent offenders). | O-BLK-FN |
| Other | Liberalise Easter Trading laws. | O-LG-FN |
* Based on recorded vote in Parliament, or public statements.
** Family First has no fixed position on this issue at this time. We are encouraging further research and public debate.
Note: Labour leader Chris Hipkins, National leader Christopher Luxon and Te Pāti Māori once again refused to respond to our questionnaire. The Greens responded last election, but not this time. Where possible, we have recorded a response based on their voting records and/or public statements.
Statement on “What is a woman?”
“For centuries, women have been defined by either reproductive ability or social roles that we didn’t get to choose for ourselves. I’m proud of all the women who have fought for the freedom to define themselves and their own lives. We don’t need tightly defined categories around womanhood, we need a society where everyone, regardless of gender, has the freedom to choose their own path in life.” – Marama Davidson, correspondence with Family First
“Whatever the hell she wants to be.” – Chlöe Swarbrick, First Reading – Definitions of Woman & Man Bill, May 2026
Previous comments made on leaders survey response form (where applicable)
Marriage Freedom of conscience for belief in traditional marriage – e.g. celebrants, service providers.
”We recognise that many religious celebrants only provide services for members of their own religious communities and would retain this approach.”
Assisted Suicide & Euthanasia Full freedom of conscience provisions for health professionals.
”Support the current legal framework.”
Assisted Suicide & Euthanasia Mandatory one-week cooling-off period.
”Support the current legal framework.”
Coversion Therapy Counselling Ban for youth with gender confusion unless affirming gender 'identity'.
”We are unable to respond fairly to a question framed in this way.”
Coversion Therapy Counselling ban on gender and sexuality for adults – even if consent is given.
”We are unable to respond fairly to a question framed in this way.”
Coversion Therapy Ban on chemicalisation or surgery for minors (under 18) for 'gender transitioning'.
”We are unable to respond fairly to a question framed in this way.”
Coversion Therapy Legal protection for parents being able to discuss gender and sexuality issues with their own children.
”We are unable to respond fairly to a question framed in this way.”
Coversion Therapy Ban on prayer for issues related to sexuality and gender.
”We are unable to respond fairly to a question framed in this way.”
Drugs Legalisation of not just cannabis, but ALL illicit drugs.
”Support evidence based regulation to minimise drug harm within a health rather than criminal framework.”
Taxation on Families Paid parental leave (6 months).
”Support further extension and dedicated leave for partners.”
Other Liberalise Easter Trading laws.
”While protecting workers rights and providing alternative public holidays.”
