13 October 2008 - The Green Party is calling for spending on sustainable infrastructure to be brought forward in response to the global financial crisis - but is opposed to further dead-end spending on new motorways.

"Supporting the domestic economy by investing in infrastructure rather than tax cuts makes sense. Infrastructure spending leaves a legacy and supports the economy in a time of uncertainty," Green Party Co-Leader Russel Norman says. "However, it is essential that spending is for sustainable infrastructure - or we will get caught up once again in the 'growth for its own sake' mentality.

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Posted by boyang at October 13, 2008 6:48 AM