Election 2023 - Transport Policy

Act
Spokesperson:
Not yet available on their website.

Green Party
Spokesperson:
Julie Anne Genter
Link to
policy here
.

- Ensure that public and active transport networks are well-integrated, and provide high frequency services with high-quality transfer, where appropriate, in order to provide a truly convenient alternative to a car.
- Update building planning standards to require safe access for pedestrians and cyclists.
- Banning the import of new and used fossil-fuel vehicles to New Zealand at or before 2030 with limited exceptions.
- Encourage transit-oriented development and other forms of increased residential density along rail and other high quality public transport corridors.
- Build surface light rail through key routes in our major cities.
- Ensuring that necessary zero-emission heavy vehicles are affordable through tax incentives and funding.
- Read more here

Labour
Spokesperson:
Not yet available on their website.

National
Spokesperson:
Not yet available on their website.

New Zealand First
Spokesperson:
Link to
policy here
.
- Utilise New Zealand’s coastal shipping capabilities through championing initiatives such as “Blue Highways” and expanding our Merchant Fleet.
- Build an inshore fishing vessel industry further capitalising on New Zealand as a maritime nation with emphasis on establishing these industries in our regions.
- Continue to develop infrastructure and projects that help incentivise the use of electric vehicles in New Zealand.
- Create incentives that encourage businesses to electrify their vehicle fleets as well as depreciation measures to support a second-hand electric vehicle market in New Zealand.
- Ensure access to quality, affordable public transport for people in all major population centres, and in regional areas where there is a need.
- Read more here

TOP
Spokesperson:
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Te Pāti Māori
Spokesperson:
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