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==Background==
==Background==
[[File:James Shaw 2023 (cropped).jpg|[[James Shaw (New Zealand politician)|James Shaw]] announced his resignation as co-leader on 30 January 2024.]]
Under the Green Party's constitution, the party is led by two co-leaders. Historically, it was required that one of the co-leaders be female and the other male. However, the constitution was amended in May 2022 to remove the requirement that one co-leader be male. Additionally, it was resolved that one of the two co-leaders must be [[Māori people|Māori]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=3 May 2022|title=Green Party leaders 'proud' of constitution changes |url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/466386/green-party-leaders-proud-of-constitution-changes |access-date=25 July 2022 |publisher=[[Radio New Zealand]] |language=en-nz |archive-date=25 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725230035/https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/466386/green-party-leaders-proud-of-constitution-changes |url-status=live }}</ref> Co-leaders are elected for one-year terms by party delegates at [[annual general meeting]]s (AGMs).{{efn|If a vacancy arises between AGMs, a ballot of delegates or a special general meeting is held to elect a co-leader until the next AGM.<ref name="constitution">{{cite web|url=https://elections.nz/assets/party-files/Constitution-of-the-Green-Party-of-Aotearoa-New-Zealand-June-2022.pdf |title=Constitution of the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand |author=[[Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand]] |publisher=[[Electoral Commission (New Zealand)|Electoral Commission]] |date=June 2022 |at=sec. 5.9 |accessdate=2023-01-10}}</ref>}} If a leadership position is uncontested, the candidate must secure a 75 per cent majority of party delegates' votes to be confirmed. If this threshold is not met, then nominations for the position are re-opened and a fresh election is held.<ref name="constitution"/><ref name="Stuff">{{Cite news |first1=Tracy |last1=Watkins |first2=Jono |last2=Galuszka |date=23 July 2022 |title=Surprised James Shaw not reconfirmed as Green Party co-leader, nominations to be reopened |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/300644340/surprised-james-shaw-not-reconfirmed-as-green-party-coleader-nominations-to-be-reopened |access-date=25 July 2022 |publisher=[[Stuff (website)|Stuff]] |language=en |archive-date=25 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725230027/https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/300644340/surprised-james-shaw-not-reconfirmed-as-green-party-coleader-nominations-to-be-reopened |url-status=live }}</ref>
Under the Green Party's constitution, the party is led by two co-leaders. Historically, it was required that one of the co-leaders be female and the other male. However, the constitution was amended in May 2022 to remove the requirement that one co-leader be male. Additionally, it was resolved that one of the two co-leaders must be [[Māori people|Māori]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=3 May 2022|title=Green Party leaders 'proud' of constitution changes |url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/466386/green-party-leaders-proud-of-constitution-changes |access-date=25 July 2022 |publisher=[[Radio New Zealand]] |language=en-nz |archive-date=25 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725230035/https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/466386/green-party-leaders-proud-of-constitution-changes |url-status=live }}</ref> Co-leaders are elected for one-year terms by party delegates at [[annual general meeting]]s (AGMs).{{efn|If a vacancy arises between AGMs, a ballot of delegates or a special general meeting is held to elect a co-leader until the next AGM.<ref name="constitution">{{cite web|url=https://elections.nz/assets/party-files/Constitution-of-the-Green-Party-of-Aotearoa-New-Zealand-June-2022.pdf |title=Constitution of the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand |author=[[Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand]] |publisher=[[Electoral Commission (New Zealand)|Electoral Commission]] |date=June 2022 |at=sec. 5.9 |accessdate=2023-01-10}}</ref>}} If a leadership position is uncontested, the candidate must secure a 75 per cent majority of party delegates' votes to be confirmed. If this threshold is not met, then nominations for the position are re-opened and a fresh election is held.<ref name="constitution"/><ref name="Stuff">{{Cite news |first1=Tracy |last1=Watkins |first2=Jono |last2=Galuszka |date=23 July 2022 |title=Surprised James Shaw not reconfirmed as Green Party co-leader, nominations to be reopened |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/300644340/surprised-james-shaw-not-reconfirmed-as-green-party-coleader-nominations-to-be-reopened |access-date=25 July 2022 |publisher=[[Stuff (website)|Stuff]] |language=en |archive-date=25 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725230027/https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/300644340/surprised-james-shaw-not-reconfirmed-as-green-party-coleader-nominations-to-be-reopened |url-status=live }}</ref>


[[James Shaw (New Zealand politician)|James Shaw]] was first elected to [[New Zealand Parliament|Parliament]] at the [[2014 New Zealand general election|2014 general election]]. He came third in the [[Wellington Central (New Zealand electorate)|Wellington Central]] electorate but was ranked twelfth on the party list and was elected as a [[list MP]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wellington's Labour MPs (and Dunne) all re-elected, but party vote goes to National |url=https://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=71094 |access-date=25 July 2022 |website=[[Scoop (website)|Scoop]] |language=en |archive-date=21 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200921034859/http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=71094 |url-status=live }}</ref> After [[Russel Norman]] retired from politics in 2015, Shaw was [[2015 Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand male co-leadership election|elected]] to replace him as party co-leader, defeating sitting MPs [[Kevin Hague]] and [[Gareth Hughes (politician)|Gareth Hughes]] and [[Waitematā Local Board]] member [[Vernon Tava]].<ref>{{Cite press release| publisher=[[Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand]] |title=James Shaw elected new Green Party male Co-leader |url=https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1505/S00595/james-shaw-elected-new-green-party-male-co-leader.htm |access-date=25 July 2022 |agency=[[Scoop (website)|Scoop]] |archive-date=21 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171021111609/http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1505/S00595/james-shaw-elected-new-green-party-male-co-leader.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> Shaw was re-elected as a list MP at the [[2017 New Zealand general election|2017]], [[2020 New Zealand general election|2020]] and [[2023 New Zealand general election|2023]] general elections. Following the 2017 general election, Shaw became a [[minister (government)|minister]] in the [[Sixth Labour Government of New Zealand|Sixth Labour Government]].
[[James Shaw (New Zealand politician)|James Shaw]] was first elected to [[New Zealand Parliament|Parliament]] at the [[2014 New Zealand general election|2014 general election]]. He came third in the [[Wellington Central (New Zealand electorate)|Wellington Central]] electorate but was ranked twelfth on the party list and was elected as a [[list MP]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wellington's Labour MPs (and Dunne) all re-elected, but party vote goes to National |url=https://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=71094 |access-date=25 July 2022 |website=[[Scoop (website)|Scoop]] |language=en |archive-date=21 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200921034859/http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=71094 |url-status=live }}</ref> After [[Russel Norman]] retired from politics in 2015, Shaw was [[2015 Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand male co-leadership election|elected]] to replace him as party co-leader, defeating sitting MPs [[Kevin Hague]] and [[Gareth Hughes (politician)|Gareth Hughes]] and [[Waitematā Local Board]] member [[Vernon Tava]].<ref>{{Cite press release| publisher=[[Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand]] |title=James Shaw elected new Green Party male Co-leader |url=https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1505/S00595/james-shaw-elected-new-green-party-male-co-leader.htm |access-date=25 July 2022 |agency=[[Scoop (website)|Scoop]] |archive-date=21 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171021111609/http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1505/S00595/james-shaw-elected-new-green-party-male-co-leader.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> Shaw was re-elected as a list MP at the [[2017 New Zealand general election|2017]], [[2020 New Zealand general election|2020]] and [[2023 New Zealand general election|2023]] general elections. Following the 2017 general election, Shaw became a [[minister (government)|minister]] in the [[Sixth Labour Government of New Zealand|Sixth Labour Government]]. On 30 January 2023, he announced his resignation as co-leader.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/politics/350162174/james-shaw-steps-down-green-co-leader-ease-out-politics |title=James Shaw steps down as Green co-leader, to ease out of politics |first=Glenn last=McConnell |date=2024-01-30 |accessdate=2024-01-30 |publisher=[[Stuff (website)|Stuff]]}}</ref>


==Election process==
==Election process==

Revision as of 05:48, 30 January 2024

The 2024 Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand co-leadership election will be held following the resignation of James Shaw.

Background

James Shaw announced his resignation as co-leader on 30 January 2024. Under the Green Party's constitution, the party is led by two co-leaders. Historically, it was required that one of the co-leaders be female and the other male. However, the constitution was amended in May 2022 to remove the requirement that one co-leader be male. Additionally, it was resolved that one of the two co-leaders must be Māori.[1] Co-leaders are elected for one-year terms by party delegates at annual general meetings (AGMs).[a] If a leadership position is uncontested, the candidate must secure a 75 per cent majority of party delegates' votes to be confirmed. If this threshold is not met, then nominations for the position are re-opened and a fresh election is held.[2][3]

James Shaw was first elected to Parliament at the 2014 general election. He came third in the Wellington Central electorate but was ranked twelfth on the party list and was elected as a list MP.[4] After Russel Norman retired from politics in 2015, Shaw was elected to replace him as party co-leader, defeating sitting MPs Kevin Hague and Gareth Hughes and Waitematā Local Board member Vernon Tava.[5] Shaw was re-elected as a list MP at the 2017, 2020 and 2023 general elections. Following the 2017 general election, Shaw became a minister in the Sixth Labour Government. On 30 January 2023, he announced his resignation as co-leader.[6]

Election process

Nominations for the election will open on 31 January and close on 14 February 2024. Each branch of the party will have a number of votes proportional to its membership.[7] The result is expected to be announced on 10 March 2024.[8]

Candidates

As of 30 January 2024, no members have publicly declared their candidacy.

Potential candidates

Notes

  1. ^ If a vacancy arises between AGMs, a ballot of delegates or a special general meeting is held to elect a co-leader until the next AGM.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Green Party leaders 'proud' of constitution changes". Radio New Zealand. 3 May 2022. Archived from the original on 25 July 2022. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  2. ^ a b Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand (June 2022). "Constitution of the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand" (PDF). Electoral Commission. sec. 5.9. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
  3. ^ Watkins, Tracy; Galuszka, Jono (23 July 2022). "Surprised James Shaw not reconfirmed as Green Party co-leader, nominations to be reopened". Stuff. Archived from the original on 25 July 2022. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  4. ^ "Wellington's Labour MPs (and Dunne) all re-elected, but party vote goes to National". Scoop. Archived from the original on 21 September 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  5. ^ "James Shaw elected new Green Party male Co-leader" (Press release). Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand. Scoop. Archived from the original on 21 October 2017. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  6. ^ "James Shaw steps down as Green co-leader, to ease out of politics". Stuff. 30 January 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2024. {{cite news}}: |first= missing |last= (help); Missing pipe in: |first= (help)
  7. ^ Desmarais, Felix (30 January 2024). "James Shaw to resign as Greens co-leader". 1 News. Television New Zealand. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  8. ^ a b c d e Coughlan, Thomas (30 January 2024). "Green Party taking steps to find next co-leader to replace James Shaw". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  9. ^ a b c "Who will be the next Green Party co-leader(s)?". Radio New Zealand. 30 January 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
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