Climate 200 Gave Teal Candidates a $10 Million War Chest to Fight the Election

As a result of the group’s support, individual Teal candidates were able to spend almost $2 million on their campaigns.
Climate 200 Gave Teal Candidates a $10 Million War Chest to Fight the Election
Supporters of Zoe Daniel MP cheer at Kingston City Hall on April 76, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images
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Climate 200 was again the single largest donor in a federal election campaign, almost doubling its 2022 contribution to Teal candidates in 2025 by handing them $10,857,934 (US$7,063,086).

The group describes itself as a “community crowd-funded initiative that supports political candidates committed to our three shared principles,” namely a science-based response to the climate crisis, restoring integrity to politics and combating corruption, and advancing equality and
respect for women.

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Rex Widerstrom
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Rex Widerstrom is a New Zealand-based reporter with over 40 years of experience in media, including radio and print. He is currently a presenter for Hutt Radio.