Greens petition to extend Te Huia rail link to Tauranga

Waikato TimesNZ HeraldThursday 24 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Winston Peters, Green Party, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Julie Anne Genter

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The Green Party has launched a petition calling for the reinstatement of passenger rail services across New Zealand. Transport spokesperson Julie Anne Genter is specifically proposing an extension of the Te Huia service from Hamilton to Tauranga. The party estimates the extension would cost approximately $10 million.

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First reported by Waikato Times, Thu 24 Jul 2025, 4:30pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 2 hours
  1. Waikato TimesWaikato Times

    Greens petition for Hamilton - Tauranga Te Huia rail link (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Greens urge Government to restore Tauranga, Hamilton to Auckland rail service (opens in new tab)