Source: Green Party
Surrounded by festival goers this morning at Auckland Polyfest 2026, The Green Party announced that a Green Government would bridge the funding gap currently faced by Polyfest organisers.
“Polyfest is whakapapa, Polyfest is healing: Polyfest is the best of us. The Green Party wants to preserve and protect this,” says Green Party Co-leader Marama Davidson.
“Polyfest is currently underfunded by over $1 million, creating real uncertainty about its future.
“Aotearoa can be a country that resources our storytellers to thrive. The Green Party celebrate and support Polyfest organisers for a vibrant festival, which has thrived for generations.
“Today, we have committed to ensuring Polyfest is properly funded to deliver the world’s largest Pacific festival, without needing to increase entrance and stall-holder fees,” says Green Party spokesperson for Pacific Peoples, Teanau Tuiono.
“Funding decisions are political decisions. The Green Party will give communities certainty that this cornerstone of who we are will continue, affordably and sustainably.
“While this announcement is specific to Auckland Polyfest, it should serve as an indication of the Green Party’s commitment to funding the arts that bring us together in celebration of our diversity: which is what unites us.
“A Green Government will work with Polyfest organisers on what this looks like to best support the Trust’s aspirations.
“We love Polyfest, and the Green Party want generations to come to love Polyfest,” says Marama and Teanau.