Julie Anne Genter
Green Party on tunnel plans for Wellington
The Green Party says a government proposal for a new, longer tunnel under Wellington city shows that current plans for a Mt Victoria tunnel will come at a high cost and deliver little benefit. Green… Audio
Government takes aim at speculators with housing announcement
The government's taken aim at property speculators with investment houses bought from this Saturday subject to tough new tax rules.
The blanket exemption the family home has also been quietly removed… Audio
Government looking behind schedule on road safety targets
The Government looks to be well behind schedule on road safety targets it set itself in 2018.
Measures such as reducing speed limits and the installation of barriers are falling significantly short… Audio
New road safety plan aims to cut road deaths by 40 per cent
The government says its new multi-billion dollar road safety plan will cut road deaths by 40 per cent by 2030. The plan, called Road to Zero, was outlined yesterday by the Associate Transport Minister… Audio
Police to run random roadside saliva testing
Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter will introduce a bill to Parliament early in 2020 that would give police powers to run random roadside saliva testing.
Last year 95 people were killed… Audio
Govt plans imported electric car discount, fee on high-emitters
The government wants to create a rebate on imported electric cars of up to $8,000 while adding as much as $3,000 to the cost of the most heavily polluting gas guzzlers.
The new levies would cover all… Audio
More speed cameras a pricey over-reaction - National
The government has pulled back on advice we follow the lead of Sweden and massively increase the number of speed cameras on the road.
The Associate Transport Minister, Julie-Anne Genter, says it… Video, Audio
Electric cars essential for NZ carbon neutral goal - Shaw
If New Zealand is to meet its pledge to be carbon neutral by 2050, nearly all of the country's cars will have to be electric or another form of zero-emission vehicle. That's according to the Climate… Audio
Roads lose, public transport wins in new govt transport plan
The government has signalled a major boost of public transport funding, initiatives to encourage walking and cycling, and a cut in funding for state highways. Audio
'Disingenuous' govt pondered fuel tax - Genter
Documents show the government has considered increasing fuel taxes despite critising Labour over its tax plans.
Internal documents released to the Green Party show Transport Minister Simon Bridges… Audio
Greens respond to nurses' survey revealing staff pressures
Green's health spokeswoman Julie Anne Genter says she would expect nurses at other hospitals would also overwhelmingly say they've experienced staff shortages. Video, Audio
Green MP Julie-Anne Genter speaks from St Matthew’s in Auckland
Julie-Anne Genter says part of the Greens progress is having their policies appropriated by other parties. Video, Audio
Dividends for all with Greens' Kiwi Climate Fund
The Greens have broken ranks with Labour on climate policy by revealing plans for a carbon charge that comes with a cash sweetener. Audio
Greens want $700m light rail through Wellington to airport
The Green Party wants to spend the next decade building light rail to Wellington Airport. Greens transport spokeswoman, Julie-Anne Genter, joins us with the details. Audio
Julie-Anne Genter gives Metiria Turei her full support
Green MP Julie-Anne Genter - who's sometimes touted as a possible future leader of the party - says she totally backs Metiria Turei, after two senior MPs threatened to quit if Mrs Turei did not step… Audio
Greens criticising Auckland traffic report
A study estimating traffic congestions is costing Auckland nearly $2 billion a year shows it's beyond time better transport solutions were found, Green Party spokesperson Julie-Anne Genter says. Audio
KiwiRail's third Auckland train line will get built - Julie Anne Genter
KiwiRail's latest report recommends building a third rail freight track in Auckland. Green Party MP Julie-Anne Genter joins us. Audio
Grow your own medication
If a new member's bill gets through you may be allowed to 'grow your own' pain medication - medical cannabis.
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