Green Party stories
New Zealand’s wage subsidy extension and infrastructure spending are meant to blunt soaring unemployment as the economy heads into recession.
Businesses want more roads, rail and broadband investment, but most doubt the current plan will deliver the best economic outcomes.
Polls show climate policy is now central to voters, with every major party except New Zealand First facing science questions on emissions.
The Green Party announced that they will pass binding climate change legislation within their first 100 days in office.
The Green Party has welcomed the government's recent announcement that one in three cars in its vehicle fleet will be electric by 2021...
Green Party backs call for new climate law to tackle pollution in New Zealand. Emissions targets would be legally binding.
The Green Party says that New Zealand has been held back from embracing clean economic opportunities, they plan on changing that...
Public anger over bottled exports is forcing ministers to confront whether New Zealand should charge commercial users for water.
Limited housing growth in Auckland is being blamed on poor infrastructure funding, with the OECD urging new ways to pay for public works.
Congestion charging in Auckland is now under formal review, with officials warning the city’s gridlock is hurting productivity and business.
Safety and environmental concerns will see methyl bromide captured at Ports of Auckland by year-end, after Green Party pressure.
New Zealand could face higher rail costs and more breakdowns after KiwiRail was warned diesel replacements may be pricier and less reliable than electrics.
Councils and environmentalists say the money will help, but warn it still falls short of the infrastructure needed for booming visitor numbers.
Households could get relief from power bills as the Greens propose NZD $112 million in winter payments and a 2030 renewable target.
Planners face fresh pressure from fast-moving reforms, housing demand and hazard risks as more than 600 delegates gather in Wellington.
Planning reforms will face scrutiny in Wellington, with more than 600 delegates set to quiz parties on housing, growth and resilience.
Rising dairy, transport and industry emissions are testing New Zealand’s green credentials, with the OECD warning that water pollution is worsening.
Only eight of 20 district health boards can guarantee round-the-clock sign language access, leaving deaf patients exposed in emergencies.
New Zealand taxpayers could face a heavier bill for roads, schools and hospitals unless migrants are charged to help fund growth.
The government's freshwater proposals have prompted the conservation group to quit a nine-year collaboration, deepening a split over river standards.
