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Julie Anne Genter MP
Julie Anne Genter MP
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The rail system is a strategic asset for New Zealand.

Rail freight uses five times less fuel than road transport per tonne kilometre and is a highly energy-efficient means of commuter transport.

A strong, viable rail system will be an important part of transitioning to a smart green economy, and improving the safety and resiliance of our transport system.

The Green Party plans to invest in our rail network so it will meet the needs of the 21st century.

It is just one component of a smart green approach to transport.

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Recent news about Rail

Government inaction behind Hillside privatisation

19 Apr 2012 | Press Release | Metiria Turei MP

The Government's lack of support for local manufacturing is to blame for Kiwirail's decision to privatise its Hillside workshop, Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei said today. More

Address to the Council of Trade Unions Biennial Conference 2011 - Workers' Rights in the 21st Century

18 Aug 2011 | Speech | Metiria Turei MP

Acknowledgement and thanks

Thank you for inviting me to speak to your conference today, in what is a very important election year for workers. More

Smart Transport for NZ Conference

Event | Gareth Hughes MP

This conference, co-hosted by Gareth Hughes, Green Party Transport Spokesperson and Shane Jones, Labour Party Transport Spokesperson, aims to bring together those who are working to promote diverse smart transport modes in New Zealand such as rail, bus, walking, cycling, rail freight, sea freight and coastal shipping. More

Steaming Ahead: David Clendon travels by steam train to help save Northland rail line

Event | David Clendon MP

Next week David Clendon, Green MP will be taking a steam train from Auckland to Whangarei as part of the campaign to save the Northland to Auckland rail line which is currently under threat of closure from Kiwirail. More

Steaming Ahead: David Clendon catches steam train to Whangarei to help save rail line

Event | David Clendon MP
Steam Train

Green MP David Clendon will take a steam train from Auckland to Whangarei as part of the campaign to save the Northland to Auckland rail line. The line has been threatened with closure by Kiwirail and may be mothballed as early as 2012. More

Green Party of Aotearoa - Train Hoppin'

30 Jul 2010 | Audio | Catherine Delahunty MP, David Clendon MP, Gareth Hughes MP, Kennedy Graham MP

Green Party MPs recount their most memorable bus and train journeys. More

Fast-track the CBD Rail Loop - campaign launch with Gareth Hughes and Keith Locke, Green MPs

Event | Gareth Hughes MP, Keith Locke MP

Gareth Hughes, Green Party transport spokeperson and Keith Locke, Auckland MP invite you to join us at the launch of a new Green transport campaign: Fast-Track the CBD Rail Loop. More

Question 3: Gareth questions the Minister of Finance on the economic viability of the 'Roads of National Significance'

06 May 2010 | Oral Question | Gareth Hughes MP

Gareth Hughes questions Steven Joyce (answering on behalf of the Minister of Finance) about the Government's future transport plans. More

Locke questions the government on the lack of progress in the Auckland electric rail project

25 Aug 2009 | Oral Question | Keith Locke MP

4. KEITH LOCKE (Green) to the Minister of Transport: Is he confident that at least part of Aucklands electric rail system will be rolling in time to help move the 75,000 international visitors and countless Kiwi fans expected for the 2011 Rugby World Cup? House of Representatives, 25 August 2009. More

Sustainable Biofuel Bill — First Reading (closing speech)

06 Aug 2009 | Speech | Jeanette Fitzsimons MP

JEANETTE FITZSIMONS (Green) : I would like to thank all of the members of the House who have spoken in support of the Sustainable Biofuel Bill. It is very satisfying that it appears that the bill may go through unanimously. The ACT Party has not spoken, but every other party has spoken in support of the bill and I thank them for that. More

Sue Kedgley - Sustainability of Rail Speech, Workers Memorial Day, 28 April 2009

29 Apr 2009 | Speech | Sue Kedgley MP

We are blessed with a marvellous rail network in New Zealand that was built on the blood, sweat, vision and sacrifice of our forebears.

Unfortunately this wonderful network is incredibly run down - parts of it are dilapidated - and much of it is under utilised More

Shock funding cut to coastal shipping

25 Mar 2009 | Press Release | Sue Bradford MP

The Government plans to cut almost all funding for coastal shipping from 2009, the Green Party has discovered. "Instead of helping Kiwi ships operate staffed with Kiwi seafarers, National are leaving them high and dry, without a plan to grow their share of the freight industry or the required investment to achieve it," Sue Bradford said today. More

Government opts for oil dependence, gridlock, and growing carbon emissions

16 Mar 2009 | Press Release | Jeanette Fitzsimons MP

Government's newly announced plan to accelerate the building of new state highways while reducing the money spent on alternatives reveals a complete denial of the actual transport challenges faced by this country. More

Inflation figures show need for a Green Investment Plan

21 Oct 2008 | Press Release | Jeanette Fitzsimons MP

The Green Party is renewing calls for a green public investment plan, in light of the highest inflation figures in 18 years - driven by high oil prices. More

Remember the kids

04 May 2008 | Press Release | Russel Norman MP

The Greens are calling on Labour and particularly National to stop their backsliding on environment policy after both parties refused to confirm their support for key aspects of the emissions trading scheme and public transport infrastructure funding. More

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