Julie Anne Genter
Julie Anne Genter is a prominent New Zealand politician and member of the Green Party, serving as the party's spokesperson on issues related to resource management and urban development. Known for her advocacy for sustainable housing and environmental policies, Genter has been a vocal critic of government decisions that limit housing density and affordable housing opportunities. She gained attention recently for her criticism of the Cabinet's decision to block a proposal that could have allowed for the construction of 540,000 additional homes in Auckland, emphasizing the need for government leadership in addressing housing shortages and promoting walkable neighborhoods.
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Green MP Julie-Anne Genter is present at the funeral for Jim Bolger.
Former PM Jim Bolger farewelled in official funeral
New Zealand· 2025-10-22
Julie Anne Genter was referred to Parliament’s Privileges Committee for intimidatory behaviour.
Another senior Green Party staffer departs as Louis Day resigns from communications roleNew Zealand· 2025-10-10
Julie Anne Genter was censured after an angry outburst in Parliament.
Mood of the Boardroom: Peters rises as Seymour and Greens slip with CEOsNew Zealand· 2025-09-25
MP Julie Anne Genter was referred to Parliament’s Privileges Committee for displaying intimidatory behaviour towards Government minister Matt Doocey.
Green Party chief of staff resigns, citing ‘health, wellbeing and whānau’New Zealand· 2025-09-22
A politician who is against the bill, Julie Anne Genter, said the government's adoption of this change would be 'disadvantaging ordinary workers and advantaging those who already have money and power.'
New Zealand weighs 'golden' visa exemption for $3 million luxury homes
United States· 2025-08-30
Julie Anne Genter criticized the coalition Government for proceeding with the highway despite cost escalations.
Ōtaki to north of Levin highway cost doubles to $2.1b, construction yet to startNew Zealand· 2025-08-05Julie Anne Genter is a Green Party MP featured at the event.
Civil Contractors Conference 2025 tackles NZ infrastructure challengesNew Zealand· 2025-07-22
Julie Anne Genter, Green Party transport spokeswoman, criticized the lack of evidence supporting the four-lane highway investment.
Political clash over Northland expressway as report raises doubtsNew Zealand· 2025-06-30
and Julie Anne Genter taking Rongotai from Fitzsimons.
How Labour walked away from Tory Whanau and backed Andrew LittleNew Zealand· 2025-04-18
Julie Anne Genter is the Greens’ transport spokeswoman known for her cycling advocacy.
Green MP Tamatha Paul’s outburst shows Helen Clark was right about Greens - Barry SoperNew Zealand· 2025-03-27
Julie Anne Genter criticised Cabinet for blocking the proposal last year.
Chris Bishop overruled by Cabinet over proposal to give Auckland 540,000 more homesNew Zealand· 2025-03-27
