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Electricity market reforms needed
The Electricity Authority’s finding that an “Undesirable Trading Saturation” caused power prices to rise and extra fossil fuels to be burnt shows the need for renewed focus on electricity market reforms, the Green Party said today. -
Green Party welcome Adrian Orr’s full and frank advice on tax
We welcome Adrian Orr signalling that he will provide advice to the Finance Minister on fiscal measures, include tax changes, to cool the housing market, Green Party Finance spokesperson Julie Anne Genter said today. -
Green Party respond to Government review of housing settings
It is a positive step that the Government is looking at options to take the heat out of the housing market, and has written to the Reserve Bank to that effect, but they must be open to using all the tools available to them, Green Party Co-leader and spokesperson on Housing Marama Davidson said today. -
Greens call for independent review of Pharmac
The Green Party is calling for an independent review of Pharmac to ensure that there is proper equity around funding for medication for sick New Zealanders. -
Greens announce bold transport plan for Auckland to tackle climate change and congestion
The Green Party has today outlined a major transport plan for Auckland including new investments in light rail, busways, an expansion of regional rail services, and quick improvements to buses. -
Greens announce bold transport plan for Wellington to tackle climate change and congestion
The Green Party has today outlined a major transport plan for Wellington including investments in light rail, an expansion of regional passenger rail, and fast-tracking improvements to buses. -
Greens announce bold transport plan for Christchurch to tackle climate change and congestion
The Green Party has today outlined a major transport plan for Christchurch including new investments in commuter rail, a high frequency bus service to the airport, and cycleways. -
Greens announce bold plan to ensure NZ transport tackles climate change
The Green Party will transform how New Zealanders get around to address the climate crisis, with a comprehensive climate-focused transport package. -
Greens call for a bus lane to bypass congestion on Harbour Bridge
The Green Party is calling for Waka Kotahi the NZ Transport Agency to convert a lane over the Auckland Harbour Bridge to bus-only and make buses free to use across the bridge until all lanes are back in operation. -
More mental wellbeing services for young people in regions
More mental health and addiction services are available for young New Zealanders in Rotorua and Taupō, Wairarapa, South Canterbury, Dunedin and Southland from next month, Health Minister Chris Hipkins and Associate Health Minister Julie Anne Genter say.