More than 8000 new homes are set to be fast-tracked on the outskirts of Wellington, but the region’s public transport plan is up in the air.
One regional councillor says the government is undermining its own housing policy by refusing to contribute to a programme of upgrades and maintenance.
It turned down a funding bid from Greater Wellington Regional Council earlier this year, asking the government to fund $134 million of a $270m plan over the next three years.
Regional councillor Thomas Nash said it would mean big cuts to planned improvements.
