ACT's Transport Policy
ACT strongly supports road investment funded by road user charges, opposes subsidised public transport, supports highway expansions and new motorways, and argues the market should determine transport choices without government favouring one mode over another.
In simple terms
Build more roads funded by the people who use them, reduce public transport subsidies, and let people choose how they want to travel without government interference.
Green Party's Transport Policy
The Green Party supports free public transport, rapid decarbonisation of the vehicle fleet, investing in cycling and walking infrastructure, cancelling new road projects in favour of public transport, and transitioning freight to rail.
In simple terms
Make all public transport free, build better cycling and walking paths, stop building new roads, and move freight from trucks to trains.
Labour's Transport Policy
Labour funded Auckland light rail investigations, invested significantly in public transport including half-price fares, commenced electrification of the Wellington rail network, and introduced the New Zealand Upgrade Programme for roads and rail. They also supported mode shift away from cars.
In simple terms
Invest in light rail and public transport, keep public transport affordable, upgrade rail, and make it easier for people to get around without a car.
National's Transport Policy
National has reinstated road building as a government priority, reviving the Roads of National Significance programme. They have reduced public transport subsidies, axed the Auckland light rail project, and increased the fuel excise duty. They support road user charges for electric vehicles.
In simple terms
Build more roads as a national priority, focus transport spending on roads rather than light rail, and make electric vehicle owners contribute to road funding.
NZ First's Transport Policy
NZ First supports regional roading investment, rail freight (particularly for Northland), maintaining regional airports, and ensuring rural communities have adequate transport links. They oppose cuts to regional transport infrastructure and support the free public transport for SuperGold card holders.
In simple terms
Invest in roads and rail for the regions, keep airports in regional areas, and maintain free public transport for superannuitants.
Te Pāti Māori's Transport Policy
Te Pāti Māori supports free public transport, investing in active transport in urban Māori communities, ensuring rural Māori communities have adequate transport access, and a Treaty-based approach to roading projects that affect Māori land.
In simple terms
Make public transport free, build cycling and walking paths in Māori communities, improve transport in rural areas, and consult Māori on roading projects through their land.