# Green Party Proposes National Rail Network

> Green Party plans overnight rail between Auckland and Wellington, extending Te Huia to Tauranga.
- Title: Green Party Proposes National Rail Network · RNZ | Shortify
- Summary: Green Party plans overnight rail between Auckland and Wellington, extending Te Huia to Tauranga. Green Party will introduce overnight rail between Auckland…
- Keywords: green party, te huia, auckland, wellington, christchurch, dunedin, tauranga, kiwirail, new zealand first, national, winston peters, christopher luxon
- Source: RNZ — https://rnz.co.nz/news/politics_election-2026/1701879/green-party-announces-plan-for-passenger-rail-between-major-nz-cities
- Author: RNZ | Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa
- Published: 2026-10-03T05:04:41+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: green party, te huia, auckland, wellington, christchurch, dunedin, tauranga, kiwirail, new zealand first, national, winston peters, christopher luxon
## Green Party Announces Rail Plan
The Green Party says it will connect New Zealand with intercity passenger rail services if elected.
## Te Huia Extended to Tauranga
The plan would extend the Te Huia train route to Tauranga, connecting one of New Zealand's fastest-growing regions.
## Auckland to Wellington Overnight Service
The party plans an overnight rail service between Auckland and Wellington using existing tracks.
## Christchurch to Dunedin Passenger Rail
The Green Party aims to introduce passenger rail between Christchurch and Dunedin using existing infrastructure.
## Winston Peters on Viability
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters said his party would ensure the rail plan is viable before supporting it.

> we can stand it up practically first
## Christopher Luxon's Concerns
National leader Christopher Luxon warned against taxpayer funding for a non-viable rail project.

> white elephant
## Key takeaway

Green Party will introduce overnight rail between Auckland and Wellington, passenger rail from Christchurch to Dunedin, and extend Te Huia to Tauranga if elected.