Green Party stories
Nearly 6 million Britons now say they belong to more than one social class, highlighting a shift that may reshape voting and consumer behaviour.
Gen Z back data centres in theory but baulk at them on their doorsteps, as environmental fears outweigh jobs in new UK polling.
The Greens say restoring passenger rail could ease pressure on Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga as regional airlines cut routes and costs climb.
Rates on homes and developments could fall under a land-value system, as the idea wins backing from Greens and the Taxpayers’ Union.
Cross-party backing is being sought to deliver a planning overhaul that could cut compliance costs by 45% while balancing development and environmental protection.
A study by Pure SEO highlights MPs in New Zealand may underreport carbon emissions from air travel, raising concerns over accountability and data tracking.
Sunshine Hydro appoints former New Zealand Climate Change Minister James Shaw as Strategic Advisor, aiming to accelerate its transition to renewable energy.
Drivers could face tolls on more roads under ACT’s plan, which would let private investors fund, build and maintain new routes faster.
Critics say the extension shifts more than NZD $1.3 billion a year from roads to petrol discounts, favouring higher earners over low-income households.
The abandoned GST plan would have aligned fund managers with other service providers, while leaving KiwiSaver balances untouched.
The tax break leaves motorists with little relief while costing New Zealand more than GBP £500 million and delaying cleaner transport investment.
Aucklanders could gain a faster, more connected transport network if the government and council back a billion-dollar light rail plan.
Councils face tighter rules and faster consents as New Zealand moves to boost housing supply, curb prices and fund infrastructure.
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...
