While today’s announcement shows some support for bolstering urban density, it will not be enough to turn the tide on a status quo of urban sprawl. 

The National Party has released another confused and rushed policy that will only further worsen the inequality that is driven by unaffordable housing.

The Green Party welcomes changes Parliament’s Environment Select Committee has recommended to Labour and National’s housing legislation but says further improvements need to be made.

We have a real chance to build resilient, more vibrant communities.   Right now there are pivotal decisions being made about the future of Wellington. By ensuring smart decisions are made now, we can deliver fast, clean transport that puts Wellington on track to a climate-friendly future. We can make getting around by bike and public transport fast and easy. And we can build affordable, green homes, close to jobs, schools, shops and parks. 

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 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.

The Government’s housing announcement is a very small start but it doesn’t go far enough to genuinely meet the scale of the crisis.

As our biggest city, with well-known transport issues, it’s crucial we act now and ensure people living in Auckland can get where they need to; no matter where they live or how much money they have.  We’ve already seen that if we invest in fast, frequent public transport people will flock to it. Our Future of Transport Plan will take the recent improvements to Auckland’s transport system further, giving Aucklanders more choice to get around and making public transport faster,...

Congestion Free Wellington   Our Future of Transport Plan includes a comprehensive plan to really get Wellington moving, while reducing our dependence on cars and helping move our Capital to become zero carbon. With the once in a lifetime opportunity we have right now, we can make healthier, vibrant communities a reality while tackling the climate crisis and rebuilding the economy after the COVID-19 pandemic. By making smart decisions now, we can deliver truly fast, frequent, low-carbon transport alternatives that...