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Julie Anne Genter

@julieannegenter.greens.org.nz
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MP for Rongotai. Green Party of Aotearoa NZ. Māmā working for healthier, happier cities and climate justice. 🚲🌏🌱💚🍉 Auth by M Ross, L5, greens.org.nz

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Nick Young @nickofnz.bsky.social · 3h
The Te Huia train service connecting Auckland and Hamilton just posted its best-ever monthly passenger figures as trial period nears end - proving Luxon wrong again. www.waikatotimes.co.nz/nz-news/3610...
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Te Huia posts best monthly passenger number as trial period nears end
More people are using the Auckland to Hamilton service than ever before.
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Patrick Reynolds for a greater Auckland @patrickreynolds.bsky.social · 4h
By their own values, the ones they firmly demanded they be measured on, the current govt shouldn’t even be contenders this election -
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Jake Grumbach @jakemgrumbach.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
A real welfare state and universal health care require broad taxation, including the middle class. But high end wealth taxation is the kind of tax that protects democracy and the rule of law, and prevents aristocratic dynasties. It keeps us human.
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Jake Grumbach @jakemgrumbach.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
New working paper: the Norwegian wealth tax was a huge success. The "exodus" of wealthy people never happened (less than 100 individuals left). Tax revenue increased by 71.5%. No changes in business activity or investment. www.nber.org/papers/w35854
Taxing Entrepreneurial Wealth: Evidence from
Norway, 2021-2025
Marius A. K. Ring
WORKING PAPER 35854|
DOl 10.3386/w35854
ISSUE DATE October 2026
Whether imposing higher taxes on business owners adversely affects business activity by constraining investment and inducing capitalist flight is a central question in the ongoing debate on how to tax the ultra wealthy. To shed new light, I exploit a series of related Norwegian reforms during 2021-2024 that increased dividend tax rates, removed migration-related capital gains tax loopholes, and nearly doubled the effective marginal tax rate on business wealth. These reforms spurred international debate and, allegedly, an "exodus" of Norwegian billionaires (Financial Times,
2023). While I document clear effects on migration, these responses are concentrated among the top 0.1% of the wealth distribution and mostly confined to 2022 and 2023. My results indicate that at most 100 individuals left due to the reforms. I find no evidence of significant outmigration or reduced inflows of startup founders or inventors. I estimate that absent any outmigration, wealth tax revenues would have increased by 75% from 2021 to 2024. Reform-driven outmigration lowers the revenue gain to 71.5%. My findings further show that outmigrating owners' firms remain economically active and do not reduce investment. In a broader set of analyses, I examine whether business outcomes are affected, regardless of whether owners outmigrate, since firms may reduce investment both due to liquidity constraints or distortions to owners' savings decisions. I compare firms owned by Norwegian individuals subject to the wealth tax with firms owned by foreigners and other tax-exempt entities. By merging historical ownership data from Orbis with the Norwegian shareholder register, I perform these analyses on both Norwegian and foreign-domiciled firms.
Across settings, I find no evidence that Norwegian-owned firms pay out more dividends or invest less after the reforms,…
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Russell Brown @publicaddress.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
New Listener column.
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Guy Body @bodycartoon.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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Rebecca Matthews @rebeccamatthews.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The mayor just moved an amendment that guts Brooklyn cycleway including introducing a clearway for part of the route. I argued strongly against largely on the impact of women and young people who are more likely to travel outside peak and be more safety conscious. Sadly it passed
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Connor Sharp @connorsharp.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Reject $4,000,000,000+++ gold plated rural motorway. Embrace glorious light rail down Dominion Road.
Meme with Reject Modernity and a render image of Warkworth to Te Hana motorway above, and Embrace tradition and a render of Dominion Road light rail below
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Patrick Reynolds for a greater Auckland @patrickreynolds.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
This is brilliant. Exactly what the country needs. Invest in great alternatives to always driving. Even benefits drivers: #nzpol youtu.be/LGX6jjJnFBc?...
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Green Party transport policy sees free travel for children, light rail for key cities and more
YouTube video by nzherald.co.nz
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Alex Turner @turnerinroc.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Reading "Life After Cars" and was blown away by this fact. A light rail station being added to a rural area in Japan reduced health care costs in that community to the tune of $600 per person per year!! 🤯
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Connor Sharp @connorsharp.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
"National leader Christopher Luxon did not want taxpayer funding going into a "white elephant" that was not commercially viable. "Of course we're very committed to our 17 roads of national significance and we make no apology for that." Hmmm which one is a white elephant? #nzpol
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Julie Fairey (she/her) @juliefairey.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Looking through some old stuff and found this cartoon I cut out c1996. They just never really have new ideas, just new packaging. (For younger readers - right wing think tank the NZ Initiative formed out of a merger of the NZ Business Roundtable and the NZ Institute in 2012.)
Photo of a black and white cartoon with a bunch of men sitting around an executive board table. A sign in front reads “Quiet please, Roundtable in session”. From left to right they are saying:
“The govt should get out of education and health…”
“We need more contestability in social welfare…”
“the govt should sell ACC and the post office…”
“We should privatise electricity and roading…”
“Seen the polls? Winston could be the next PM”
“That’s disgraceful. What happened to the New Zealand we all knew and loved?”
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Tze Ming Mok 莫志明 @tzemingdynasty.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Luxon's media advisor: Okay boss, be a bit patronising, question the costings Luxon: We do not have enough people to fill a train! Never have done. Just no people. This is why we have roads, because it takes way less people to fill up a road, we are building them for billions of dollars.
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Peter Green @petergreen.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Absolutely savage from RNZ: National leader Christopher Luxon did not want taxpayer funding going into a "white elephant" that was not commercially viable. "Of course we're very committed to our 17 roads of national significance and we make no apology for that."
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RNZ News Feeds @rnzrss.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Green Party announces plan for passenger rail between major NZ cities
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Green Party announces plan for passenger rail between major NZ cities
The Green Party says it will connect the country with intercity passenger rail services, if elected.
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Whakamataku - Toitū Te Tiriti 🍉 @whakamataku.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
This is my clip and GIF of the election. Both as a creator of joy and a prediction of what is to come. Entitled boys trying to take down the 💚GREENS💚.. (National, Labour, NZ last and no FACTs) #nzpol
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kyle @kyledchurch.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Another bold populist infra policy that is IMMEDIATELY leading the conversation - the Greens have done the impossible and WINSTON PETERS has had to rush to agree with it Fantastic to see this kind of policy finally being developed, promoted and communicated by the Greens - hope they have follow-up!
nzherald.co.nz
Greens announce plans for Auckland to Wellington overnight rail service
The party also wants a passenger rail service between Christchurch and Dunedin.
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Julie Anne Genter @julieannegenter.greens.org.nz · 03/10/2026
On a fast electric bus heading to Puhinui station, to transfer to train to Waitematā station. ⚡️🚍🚊 Most cost effective and relaxing way to get into town from the airport (for now…)
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Laurie Winkless @lauriewinkless.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Yasssssss! #nzpol Green Party announces plan for passenger rail between major NZ cities | RNZ share.google/UG2gnABxcoiZ...
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Green Party announces plan for passenger rail between major NZ cities
The Green Party says it will connect the country with intercity passenger rail services, if elected.
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SimonM @gingereejit.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Had the pleasure of meeting @nzgreensglobal.bsky.social Party Co-leader Chloe Swarbrick at yesterdays campaign discussion at the Waitoa in Hataitai. Along with @julieannegenter.greens.org.nz - some inspiring ideas around the Green’s vision for a better NZ
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Simon Wilson @simonbwilson.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
At the heart of Nicky Hager’s book is a tale of how a group of cynical hard-right ideologues made racism a winning political platform, not because they’re white supremacists, but because it suited their interests. My Hopetown post is here #nzpol simonwilsonhopetown.substack.com/p/dirty-work...
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Dirty work and the disinfecting sunshine it deserves
Nicky Hager’s new book ‘Dirty Work’ reminds us how much we’ve lost in the last three years
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Guy Body @bodycartoon.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
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Idiot/Savant @norightturnnz.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
You can scroll back to see it, or watch it on demand later.
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Grant Jacobs BioinfoTools/NotJustDNA 🔬🧬🖥️✍️📚🇳🇿 @notjustdna.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
#NZpol Chief ombudsman requests urgent meeting with head of Education Ministry after OIA subversion – “and am now considering what action I may take to provide some independent scrutiny of these matters through a broader investigation under the Ombudsmen Act 1975."
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Chief ombudsman requests urgent meeting with head of Education Ministry after OIA subversion
The chief ombudsman John Allen has requested an urgent meeting with the head of the Education Ministry.
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Miriam Ross @miriamruthross.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Nicky Hager has just made the point, included in his book, that we need big donations out of politics. Luckily someone has a plan 💚 www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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Green Party seeks to cap political donations, stop companies donating
The Green Party wants to cap political donations at $30,000, stop companies from donating and set up a public register for lobbyists to get "big money" out of politics.
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Bruce Buckman @brucebuckman.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
All of the three parties in the coalition have indulged in providing a streamlined gateway for anti-evidence groups to get their fringe ideas written into policy. The most anti science, anti research, anti expertise government we’ve had in living memory. www.stuff.co.nz/politics/361...
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NZ First’s health policy copy-pasted from advocacy group’s website
New Zealand First released a health policy on Sunday that is largely copy-and-pasted from a charitable trust called Make New Zealand Healthy.
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Russel Norman @russelnorman.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
When Stanford was exposed for trying to remove all references to climate change from the year 1 to 10 curriculum she claimed it was just a cockup. This shows micro mgt by her office over the curriculum while avoiding the OIA www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
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Watch: ‘This is OIA-able’ - Leaked video shows top official telling staff not to put information in writing
Anything that mentioned the minister's office's involvement wasn't to be put in writing.
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Miriam Ross @miriamruthross.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
In case you're wondering where the Party is that's willing to reverse the landlord tax cuts 💚 www.greens.org.nz/tax_system_f...
greens.org.nz
For people and planet
We are building a future where we do more, faster, to protect our planet and make sure everyone is treated equally.
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Julie Anne Genter @julieannegenter.greens.org.nz · 18/09/2026
Pōneke! Come to some cosy jams at Voglemorn Bowling Club upstairs this Sunday evening. events.humanitix.com/jams-for-jag...
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Jams for JAG — An evening of music for Julie-Anne Genter
Join us at Vogelmorn Bowling Club for a cozy evening of jazz and folk in support of Julie-Anne Genter's Wellington Bays campaing! Doors from 6 pm.
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Julie Anne Genter @julieannegenter.greens.org.nz · 17/09/2026
Just leaving this here.
Screen shot of post article with headline “Poll: Chlöe Swarbrick beats Nicola Willis in Economy as voters sceptical of growth plan”. Image photo of Chlöe Swarbrick, Barbara Edmonds and Nicola Willis on a panel.
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Rebecca Matthews @rebeccamatthews.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
On a train to go and see a train, in a briefing about buses @geordierogers.co.nz
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
There were many ways in which the US and its allies could have responded to the horror of 9/11. But by building extreme security states, launching pointless forever wars and restricting domestic dissent, successive governments inflicted more harm on their nations than the terrorists could have done.
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CindyBax @cindybax.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
What crisis did National borrow for? Everyone else had an excuse #nzpol
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Bernard Hickey @bernardchickey.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Where we're at now. 'Let them eat...nothing': "An analysis of the documents showed the ministry increasingly used the reason over time, declining applications on the basis food was non-essential on more than 8000 occasions." www.1news.co.nz/2026/09/07/m...
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MSD told thousands food was 'not an essential need'
The Ministry of Social Development declined Special Needs Grant applications on that basis on more than 8000 occasions.
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Patrick Reynolds for a greater Auckland @patrickreynolds.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Thing about the furious accusations against the Green Party grocery store policy, calling it commie or whatever, is so ironic - as in fact the policy is almost quaint in its faith in the founding idea of capitalism as the solution: Competition. It is literally the reverse of what it is accused of.
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Dr Sarah Hendrica Bickerton 🏳️‍🌈 @sarahhbickerton.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
A friend sent thru this link to a group chat I am in, and aside from the fact they are all agreeing with @julieannegenter.greens.org.nz on the fact that we shouldn't be building more multilane highways, it definitely struck me how much the men talked over her. They wouldn't even let her take credit
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PERFECTLY NORMAL @nzpom.com · 05/09/2026
@julieannegenter.greens.org.nz on the importance of public ownership for infrastructure Party vote Green💚 #nzpol
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Moa Point Report Shows Importance of Public Ownership For Infrastructure
We are building a future where we do more, faster, to protect our planet and make sure everyone is treated equally.
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zach @extrafabulous.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
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Daniel Vernon @yeehawtheboys.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Which Invasive bird has your vote for Bird of the Year 2026? You can read up on their policies here: yeehawtheboys.substack.com/p/bird-of-th...
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Traci Houpapa MNZM JP @tracihoupapa.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Me and the smallhuman bike to Kura & whenever we can - such great cycleways in our city & so much fun! Everytime I think of @julieannegenter.greens.org.nz & her leadership for smarter transport and towns, nga mihi hoki e hoa🙏🏽
Photo of a bike leaning against a curb
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Greater Auckland @greaterauckland.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Agree. Both National and Labour should know they can't keep letting the real value of the National Land Transport Fund decline without severe consequences. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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'Flabbergasted': Road freight lobby criticises fuel excise deferral
The road freight industry says the country will be digging itself a deeper hole if governments continue to put off or cancel increases to fuel excise.
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Julie Anne Genter @julieannegenter.greens.org.nz · 27/08/2026
I hear finance minister Nicola Willis now thinks it’s irresponsible to promise not to increase fuel taxes, because it will cancel projects and affect jobs. Remind me who campaigned on not increasing fuel taxes and then didn’t for the past 3 years? 🧐
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How-Sen Chong @how-sen.com · 27/08/2026
This is one of the key reasons we need separated bike lanes.
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Dr. Aaron Thierry @thierryaaron.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
"If you commute on an e-bike 20km a day, five days a week, your charging cost would be about $20 – annually."
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The world’s 280 million electric bikes and mopeds are cutting demand for oil far more than electric cars
Electric vehicles get all the press – but it’s the smaller unsung two wheelers cutting oil demand the most.
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Dr. Cassandra Mudgway @legallyfeminist.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Will be on RNZ midday with Guyon Espiner talking about the Bill. Hopefully coherent but in case it's not: ban won't work, legal duties on platforms might. NZ is small but we can and do regulate services to make sure they don't cause harm to NZers. We can do that here, too! #nzpol
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Louise Hutt @saycheeselouise.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Local government has been the punching bag for this government, and I can't tell you how desperate some councils were for a city deal. The fact they continue to reneg on contracts and agreements... I know even former National-aligned councillors are starting to give up on them.
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Patrick Reynolds for a greater Auckland @patrickreynolds.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Great news. Champagne time🥂 💐. The Auckland Motorway Network is complete (admits govt). Now it's maintain, optimise, and complete the missing networks: Rapid Transit and Cycleways. www.beehive.govt.nz/release/smar...
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Julie Anne Genter @julieannegenter.greens.org.nz · 19/08/2026
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/re...
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Return the Total Mobility subsidy to 75% and let us go out and about with dignity
The reduced subsidy is coming at a time when many people are already struggling with the rising cost of living, and risks limiting people with disabilities’ access to work, healthcare, grocery shoppin...
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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 19/08/2026
💥NEW RESEARCH: Scientists say they've been "stunned" by how quickly young children's lungs began to recover and grow after @mayoroflondon's ULEZ scheme was introduced in London. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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