Metiria Turei
Greens wrap up three day AGM
The Green Party's emerged from its annual meeting over the weekend with a mandate to go into talks with both major political parties after the election. Audio
Greens wrap up three day AGM
The Green Party's emerged from its annual meeting over the weekend with a mandate to go into talks with both major political parties after the election. Audio
Mana Party could pose threat to Greens
The launch of Hone Harawira's new Mana Party on Saturday -- the same day Don Brash formally took over leadership of the Act Party -- means the New Zealand political spectrum now has a clear left and a… Audio
Green Party says new child protection laws go too far
The Green Party says new laws to protect children go too far. The Government has introduced to Parliament a raft of new offences, and harsher penalties, aimed at protecting children and vulnerable… Audio
National, Maori parties accused of turning committee into farce
The National and Maori parties are being accused of making a farce out of the select committee process on legislation to replace the Foreshore and Seabed Act. Audio
Marine and Coastal Area Bill
The National Party's been accused of ignoring submissions on its foreshore and seabed legislation in its haste to have the bill passed. Audio
Claims Marine and Coastal Area Bill being 'rammed through'
Opposition parties are accusing the Government of trying to push through replacement legislation for the Foreshore and Seabed Act before the Maori Party implodes. Audio
Greens say MPs have no cause to complain over pay
The Green Party says when compared with many New Zealand families, MPs have no cause to complain about the level of their pay. Audio
Green support four year parliamentary term
Extending the parliamentary term appears to have broad political support, but public support may not be as forthcoming. Extending the parliamentary term to four years is up for discussion again in a… Audio
MPs welcome plan for independent oversight of expenses
MPs are welcoming plans to save them from themselves and hand responsibility for deciding their expenses to an independent authority. Audio
Green party calls for full 'clean up' of expenses
The Green Party is calling for a total overhaul of MPs expenses and allowances, describing the Prime Minister's moves to axe the international travel entitlement as weak and piecemeal. Audio
Green co-leader wants independent review of MP allowances
A proposed change to the rules for MP accommodation could make it easier for those who make Wellington their home to still be considered as living out of town. Audio
Maori fear they will be ignored by super city
Several high-profile Maori say their voice will not be heard unless there are dedicated Maori seats on the new Auckland council. Audio
Greens worried about extra powers for Minister of Energy
The Green Party has welcomed the government backdown on mining on Schedule 4 land, but remain concerned about the power wielded by the Minister of Energy and Resources under the government's new… Audio
Greens challenge politicians to adopt perk review findings
MPs will be in line for an up to 10 percent rise in their base pay if they agree to give up international travel perks. Audio
Greens say National threatening over foreshore negotiations
The National Party is being accused of threatening the Maori Party over negotiations to repeal and replace foreshore and seabed legislation. Audio
Environmentalists say polluting goldmine should be fined
Environmental groups are dismayed that a gold mining company is being allowed to undertake restorative justice instead of being fined for polluting a West Coast stream. Audio
Green Party reaction to mining plans
The Green Party co-leader, Metiria Turei comments on the proposal. Audio
Ship leaves to explore for West Coast gold
An expedition is beginning today to prove the existence of the massive bounty of gold, beneath the seabed, off the west coast of the South Island. Audio
