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Green Party's $8 Billion Plan to Create 40,000 Jobs

5/5/2025

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The Green Party of New Zealand is on a mission to transform the Kinleith Mill into a cutting-edge cross-laminated timber plant, sparking hope for job creation in struggling areas. Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick has called out the government for overlooking Tokoroa's economic challenges. This ambitious plan aims to generate 40,000 jobs and construct 35,000 public homes, with a projected investment of $8 billion over four years.

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The Green Party of New Zealand is on a mission to transform the Kinleith Mill into a cutting-edge cross-laminated timber plant, sparking hope for job creation in struggling areas. Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick has called out the government for overlooking Tokoroa's economic challenges. This ambitious plan aims to generate 40,000 jobs and construct 35,000 public homes, with a projected investment of $8 billion over four years.