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Julie Anne Genter MP
Julie Anne Genter MP
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Transport lies at the heart of so many other issues; climate change, urban planning, rural economies and food production to mention a few. A Green approach to transport focuses on restoring a heart to our towns and cities and connecting local communities.

We need to start adapting the success stories from around the world to New Zealand. Smart cities and towns in Europe and South America prosper because they have good public transport and quality walking and cycling facilities, along with lower rates of accidents and injuries compared to New Zealand. Rail and coastal shipping also offer greater energy efficiency and safety than road freight.

We are currently working to improve transport in Auckland with a particular focus on the City Rail Link.

To find out more about our local transport plans see Auckland and Wellington. For more detail, read our full transport policy.

Recent news about Transport

National cutting public transport funding as demand surges

20 May 2013 | Press Release | Julie Anne Genter MP

Official figures belie John Key's claim that the National Government is investing in public transport in parallel with its multi-billion dollar highway projects, Green Party transport spokesperson Julie Anne Genter said today. More

Julie Anne Genter speaks on the Customs and Excise (Budget Measures - Motor Spirits) Amendment Bill - First Reading - Part 5

20 May 2013 | Speech | Julie Anne Genter MP

Julie Anne Genter speaks on the Customs and Excise (Budget Measures - Motor Spirits) Amendment Bill - First Reading - Part 5 More

Julie Anne Genter speaks on the Customs and Excise (Budget Measures - Motor Spirits) Amendment Bill -Committee Stage -Part 1

20 May 2013 | Speech | Julie Anne Genter MP

Julie Anne Genter speaks on the Customs and Excise (Budget Measures - Motor Spirits) Amendment Bill - Committee Stage - Part 1 (4) More

Julie Anne Genter speaks on the Customs and Excise (Budget Measures - Motor Spirits) Amendment Bill - Second Reading

20 May 2013 | Speech | Julie Anne Genter MP

Julie Anne Genter speaks on the Customs and Excise (Budget Measures - Motor Spirits) Amendment Bill - Second Reading More

Petrol tax should be invested in public transport

18 May 2013 | Press Release | Julie Anne Genter MP

The Green Party is urging the Government to invest revenue, raised by their increase in petrol tax, on public transport in light of evidence that car traffic volumes are decreasing. More

Julie Anne Genter speaks on the Land Transport Management Amendment Bill - Committee Stage - Part 1 (12)

13 May 2013 | Speech | Julie Anne Genter MP

I am very pleased to have another opportunity to take a call on Part 1 of the Land Transport Management Amendment Bill, as there are so many different changes happening in Part 1 of this bill. More

Julie Anne Genter speaks on the Land Transport Management Amendment Bill - Committee Stage - Part 1 (5)

13 May 2013 | Speech | Julie Anne Genter MP

I rise to speak on Part 1 of the Land Transport Management Amendment Bill, particularly right now on clause 9, which amends section 10 of the principle Act to allow the Government to borrow for the National Land Transport Fund. I would like to talk about my concerns about allowing the Government to borrow to pay for projects in the National Land Transport Fund. More

Julie Anne Genter speaks on the Land Transport Management Amendment Bill - Committee Stage - Part 1

13 May 2013 | Speech | Julie Anne Genter MP

I will also speak to Supplementary Order Paper 235, brought to the Committee by Iain Lees-Galloway. I have to commend Mr Lees-Galloway for bringing this Supplementary Order Paper to the Committee.

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Auckland Draft Unitary Plan submission guide

Submission guide | Denise Roche MP

The Draft Unitary Plan needs input now from Aucklanders to make sure we achieve a smart, green Auckland. More

Julie Anne Genter speaks on the second reading of the Land Transport Management Amendment Bill

10 May 2013 | Speech | Julie Anne Genter MP

The Government has not listened to economists or public transport specialists. It has listened to the bus companies, which, naturally, want to maximise their profits by avoiding competition. So what we have seen is a model tailored to their needs and to their desire to maximise profit. More

Greens congratulate Christchurch’s cycle city commitment

30 Apr 2013 | Press Release | Julie Anne Genter MP

The Christchurch City Council should be congratulated for listening to the people of Christchurch, and investing in smart, active transport, the Green Party said today. More

Plenty of money in govt budget for smart transport projects

29 Apr 2013 | Press Release | Julie Anne Genter MP

The government has plenty of money to help fund smart transport projects like Auckland's City Rail Link without the Council needing to impose new taxes, Green Party transport spokesperson Julie Anne Genter said today. More

Greens join consensus on Auckland transport solutions

28 Apr 2013 | Press Release | Metiria Turei MP

The Green Party are proud to be standing alongside Auckland Council, businesses, workers and residents in support of their transport needs. More

Julie Anne Genter to the Minister of Finance on the Auckland City Rail Link

16 Apr 2013 | Oral Question | Julie Anne Genter MP

Does he have a plan to fund the Auckland City rail link in the upcoming Budget given that public backing for the rail project is more than twice as strong as the Government's proposed new motorway north from Puhoi? More

Green Party will build Auckland City Rail Link

15 Apr 2013 | Press Release | Julie Anne Genter MP, Russel Norman MP

The Green Party has today launched a major campaign to get the Auckland City Rail Link built and is accusing the Government of standing in the way of transforming Auckland into a modern vibrant city. More

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