The Old Economy is over, but National hasn’t got the memo
There are many shortcomings a committed climate hawk (of which, I am one) could find with the COP21 Paris agreement. There is no legally binding Read More
Author: Julie Anne Genter
Fasting for the climate
I and many others here at COP21 fasted today. Why go hungry? Fasting is a simple, very personal, action we can take to show our Read More
Bright Line Test is too little, too late
On 1 October, the Government’s Bright Line Test came in to force, despite the fact the legislation has yet to be passed into law. It Read More
Student Green Card: Our investment in students
Today I was excited to be at Auckland Uni campus for our student launch for this election – free off-peak public transport for all tertiary Read More
The Christchurch City Carpark Debate
While in Christchurch last week, I realised that parking is still an ongoing and contentious debate in the rebuild. Christchurch developer Stephen Collins was quoted Read More
On the freedom of cycling
This is a cross post from The Daily Blog, originally published 20 November 2013. The automobile is often cast as a great liberator. The power Read More
Why Transmission Gully doesn’t stack up
The project is outdated and has a large opportunity cost. It’s money that won’t be available to spend on transport projects with greater benefits. Wellingtonians of a certain age seem to be completely convinced it will save the region, but all the evidence from around the world shows that urban highways aggravate traffic, result in people travelling longer distances and having to spend more money just to get around. That’s not good for the economy, and it will diminish Wellington’s natural character and advantages as a compact, public transport friendly region.
Transport and social equity: Part 2 Fares
(This is a cross posting from The Daily Blog, originally published Tuesday 29 October.) There is no question, public transport fares in New Zealand – Read More
Transport and social equity: Part 1
This is a cross post from The Daily Blog, where it was originally published Tuesday 22 October. Transport is often the third largest item of Read More
National’s PPP swindle
This is a cross-post from The Daily Blog. Originally published here http://thedailyblog.co.nz/2013/09/17/trainspotting-nationals-ppp-swindle/#sthash.zmiNsxG2.dpuf Yet another round of financial difficulty for a private toll-road in Australia highlights Read More