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National put climate action into reverse gear
The National Party’s plan to install EV chargers while at the same time making it harder for people to buy an EV is bizarre and ridiculous. -
Prioritising roads over climate is simply irresponsible
The Government’s decision today to prioritise new roads is the exact opposite of what Aotearoa needs right now and needs a rethink. -
Irresponsible Auckland harbour crossing bad for climate and bad for congestion
Throwing tens of billions of dollars at another six lanes of traffic is not going to solve Auckland’s congestion problem - and is grossly irresponsible in the middle of a climate crisis. -
It’s official! The Green Party the only grown-ups in the room on public transport
People are tired of the three yearly public transport merry-go-round. It literally doesn’t get anyone anywhere. -
National’s transport policy rehash of failed ideas
The National Party's visionless obsession with highways is the exact opposite of the smart investment Aotearoa needs in zero-emissions transport infrastructure - and shows precisely why they are not fit to govern. -
ACT policy will create roads exclusively for the well-off
ACT’s proposal for private highways will see only those who can afford to pay expensive tolls able to use the roads. -
Green initiative addresses both climate and inequality
A long standing Green Party policy has been extended yet again in this year’s Budget. This will deliver warmer homes for thousands of people, lower power bills, and cut climate pollution. -
Greens on board with more affordable buses and trains
The Green Party is fully on board with free bus and train travel for under 12s and half price travel for under 25s - next stop, free travel for all under 18s, students, and apprentices. -
Government needs to broaden KiwiRail inquiry focus
The Green Party is calling on the Government to broaden the focus of its inquiry into KiwiRail, after widespread disruption in Auckland. -
Lower North Island rail on the right track, but more investment needed
Government investment in a new fleet of trains in the lower North Island is another win for Green Party solutions - but much more ambition will be needed to build a truly climate-friendly network of intercity passenger services across Aotearoa.