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Govt must build on foundation of planning rule changes to solve housing crisis
Families looking for their first home will welcome a bipartisan commitment to increase housing supply, but will be asking what more can be done. -
Equitable financial support urgently needed to combat COVID outbreak
The Green Party is calling for a broader and more equitable financial support package to slow the COVID-19 outbreak and ensure everyone in Alert Level 3 can make ends meet, following the announcement that Alert Level 3 has been extended for at least two more weeks in Auckland and at least until Friday in Waikato. -
Greens call for expanded protection for renters, overseas voting for COVID-19 bill
The Green Party is calling for expanded protections for renters and extended eligibility for overseas voters for the COVID-19 Response Management Measures Legislation Bill, which is currently before select committee. -
Climate crisis demands better transport options
The Green Party said the Government’s decision to scrap the Northern Pathway highlights the need for urgent, people-centred transport options. -
Greens say Govt investment in public transport, walking, cycling is not enough
The Green Party welcomes the $6 billion being invested in public transport, walking and cycling through the National Land Transport Programme, as announced by the Minister of Transport today, however says it is nowhere near enough. -
Clean, reliable electricity needs active Government leadership
Government leadership to increase reliable, clean, renewable electricity generation is the only credible way to prevent power outages as we tackle climate change, the Green Party said today. -
Greens urge Wellington Council to support a Spatial Plan that best addresses the climate and housing crises
The Green Party is urging Wellington City Council to pass an ambitious Spatial Plan that sets Wellington up for action on the housing crisis, allowing for more new homes close to the city centre. -
Greens welcome Auckland walking and cycling bridge, call for more climate focus
The Green Party is welcoming the Government’s renewed commitment to safe walking and cycling across the Waitematā Harbour, but warning that new highway investment puts our response to the climate change emergency at risk. -
Green Party launches petition for publicly-owned public transport
The Green Party is launching a petition calling on the Government to remove legislative barriers to public ownership of our public transport depots, vehicles and services. -
Local government review must centre Te Tiriti o Waitangi and empower young people
The future of local government must empower the young people who will live with the decisions made today, by enabling them to vote, and strengthen our national commitment to honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the Green Party said today.