My op-ed today in The Post goes into this, how this government has over and over chosen to increase reliance on fossil fuels and car dependency, while underfunding (or not funding) clean, green, and alternatives which also save us money.

www.thepost.co.nz/business/360979580/iran-war-oil-shock-crisis-reveals-folly-system-reliant-fossil-fuel

April 06, 2026 - 20:05 UTC

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So far they are not taking this opportunity to switch course. Luckily, we already have a plan to kick our fossil fuel addiction, because it turns out the actions you need to take to lower emissions are the exact same actions you need to reduce fuel use.
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And, we already have an extensive plan for that in Auckland. Its called the Transport Emissions Reduction Pathway.

It's been sitting there, officially approved, for years, and all that's missing is delivery.

www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2026/04/07/we-already-have-a-plan-for-the-fuel-crisis/
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