The Government will not support bills from Labour and the Green Party seeking to bring an extra 750 refugees to New Zealand this year and permanently increase the refugee quota.

A spokesperson for the Prime Minister's office said the Government will "not support the proposed legislation from opposition parties".

However she said "the Government is looking at all the options available and we’re not ruling out doing more across a range of areas".

"But we need to take advice on that to ensure any decisions made can be backed up with the same level of support and assurances we give to other refugees that come to New Zealand."

Labour and the Green's released separate, but complimentary, press releases this afternoon, with Green Party immigration spokesperson Denise Roche saying her party's bill would provide "a permanent long-term solution to New Zealand’s woefully inadequate refugee quota".

Many more lives would be lost by the time a review was conducted by the government, she said, and asserted that Prime Minister John Key is able, but not willing, to increase the quota.

"Given how deeply New Zealanders feel about the refugee crisis, there is no reason for any political party to deny Parliament having the opportunity to pass laws that will allow us to do our fair share," she said.

"So many New Zealanders have agreed to open their homes to refugees on social media – now we just need John Key to show some leadership and compassion."

Labour Leader Andrew Little said his party's bill would immediately allow 750 more refugees into New Zealand this year, and comes on the back of harrowing images seen this week of refugees drowning on beaches and dying the backs of trucks.

"An emergency bill like this is not just needed, it's critical," he said.

"Over the next few days I will be soliciting support with other parties for its swift passage through Parliament next week.

"If Parliament could do it for the Rugby World Cup, we can do it now for the refugees."