James Shaw
Greens fight to get back into parliament
The Green Party fights on after falling below the threshold needed to get back into parliament in the latest political poll. Audio
Greens propose carbon tax, dividends for NZers
The Green Party wants to charge carbon polluters and use the funds to pay people in the regions to plant a billion trees. Any leftover money would be paid to New Zealanders over 18 years old.
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Dividends for all with Greens' Kiwi Climate Fund
The Greens have broken ranks with Labour on climate policy by revealing plans for a carbon charge that comes with a cash sweetener. Audio
Party leaders' favourite bands revealed
It's probably not going to influence anyone's vote, but we love finding out what our politicians are listening to. Video
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Labour announces climate change policy
Climate change was a big topic at The Press debate last night and Jacinda Ardern has unveiled Labour's goal to get to net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Audio
Shaw, Fox and Seymour debate policies - over cake
To mark the 21st birthday of MMP, Greens' James Shaw, Maori Party's Marama Fox and Act's David Seymour join John Campbell in the Checkpoint studio. Video, Audio
Quick fire questions with minor party leaders
The Green Party's James Shaw, the Maori Party's Marama Fox and ACT's David Seymour answer some quick fire questions from John Campbell. Video, Audio
James Shaw on big questions and hard decisions
Leader Profile - James Shaw expected to be campaigning as Green Party co-leader but, after Metiria Turei resigned, he's found himself flying solo.
Possible Labour-Greens without Peters 'big news' - James Shaw
With three weeks to go, the election is shaping up as the closest since 2005 when Labour under Helen Clark narrowly beat Don Brash's National Party. The Greens have clawed their way back to the 5… Audio
Aro Valley Meet the Candidates
In place of our advertised drama, real life action from Wellington’s Aro Valley, which hosts one of the more colourful candidate meetings of the election campaign. Audio
Greens to ban plastic bags, packaging in new policy
The Green Party has announced its environmental policy and is clamping down on plastic waste by banning plastic bags and packaging. The policy also includes a refund scheme for drink containers, and a… Audio
Greens leader battles on alone after surprise Ohariu decision
Two weeks after the shock resignation of Metiria Turei, the remaining Green Party leader James Shaw is battling-on alone on the campaign trail. Audio
Greens break Ōhāriu deal with Labour and stand candidate
The Green Party has decided to stand its own candidate in Ōhāriu, backtracking on its only electorate deal with Labour. James Shaw discusses the decision with Susie Ferguson. Audio
'We don't need' electorate deal with Labour - Shaw
Greens leader James Shaw says he's now in the fight of his life after a Colmar Brunton poll put the party's support at just four percent - not enough to return to Parliament. He spoke to Susie… Audio
The last debate
Like the last day of school MPs said farewell, thank you, and good luck for the campaign, sometimes even sounding like they meant it, as Parliament breaks for the election. Audio
The last debate
Like the last day of school MPs said farewell, thank you, and good luck for the campaign, sometimes even sounding like they meant it, as Parliament breaks for the election.
AudioOil, gas industry claims it's still strong after loss of Super Fund
The New Zealand Super Fund has substantially withdrawn from some of the world's biggest oil companies, saying they are risky investments. But the Petroleum Production and Exploration Association says… Audio
Greens recycle 2014 election slogan
The Green Party has recycled its 2014 election slogan 'Love New Zealand' as it re-launches this year's campaign.
Inquests aplenty as Green leader goes
The blame for Metiria Turei's downfall is being spread in many directions - including hers. But some are pointing the finger at the media and their appetite for winners, losers and scalps. Audio
Inquests aplenty as Green leader goes
The blame for Metiria Turei's downfall is being spread in many directions - including hers. But some are pointing the finger at the media and their appetite for winners, losers and scalps.
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