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Green Party launches the transport plan to combat fossil fuel crisis

The Green Party has announced that they will provide fast, frequent and affordable public transport that saves everyone time, money and frees us from the expense of filling up a car. “New Zealanders deserve a fast, convenient and affordable transport system. The Greens have the plan to get immediate improvements using what we’ve already got, while laying down the tracks for the future,” says Green Party Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick. “Congestion sucks – it costs us time, money and productivity. The...

Posted at October 04, 2026 12:18 PM by Chlöe Swarbrick and Julie Anne Genter

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Green Party announce plan for passenger rail between major NZ cities

The Green Party has announced its plan to invest in New Zealand’s rail network by connecting the country with intercity passenger rail services.These services include: An Auckland-Wellington overnight rail service, Passenger rail between Christchurch and Dunedin, Improving, electrifying and extending the Te Huia route to Tauranga. “Where public transport has been invested in, it’s well used, saving people time and money every day. But for a lot of New Zealand, public transport options remain expensive and infrequent, especially when travelling...

Posted at October 03, 2026 6:35 PM by Marama Davidson and Julie Anne Genter

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Luxon’s fuel tax freeze leaves worse roads and fewer choices

The Green Party says the Government's decision to cancel next year's fuel excise increase will leave the land transport system short of the money it needs and shows neither major party has a serious plan for paying for transport."Neither Labour nor National is being serious or responsible about how we pay for transport," says Green Party transport spokesperson Julie Anne Genter. "Freezing fuel excise will make our roads worse, defer maintenance we badly need, and leave people with fewer options...

Posted at September 01, 2026 8:38 AM by Julie Anne Genter