The Green Party says Let’s Get Wellington Moving can and must address the climate & ecological crises and provide for more affordable homes.

The Green Party has warned that the Labour’s plan to move to a new COVID-19 response strategy will leave marginalised communities at risk. Meanwhile, the Greens have a safer, more appropriate approach that won’t leave anyone behind.

The National Party’s plan to remove all COVID restrictions on 1 December, regardless of whether or not people are vaccinated, would cost lives, the Green Party says.

Families looking for their first home will welcome a bipartisan commitment to increase housing supply, but will be asking what more can be done.

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.

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.

The Green Party said the Government’s decision to scrap the Northern Pathway highlights the need for urgent, people-centred transport options.

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.

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.

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.