Metiria Turei
Greens want Labour caucus to unite to fend off National
Labour's potential coalition partner, the Green Party, is watching the leadership struggle with interest. Audio
Whanau Ora evaluation shows lack of basic monitoring
The Maori Party is refusing to comment on why million of dollars worth of Whanau Ora handouts are not being properly monitored. Audio
Bennett warned welfare crackdown could hurt not help kids
The Social Development Minister, Paula Bennett, is being warned her latest welfare crackdown could end up hurting the very children she is trying to help. Audio
Greens warn Govt not to ignore Waitangi Tribunal report
The Green Party has warned the Government not to ignore the Waitangi Tribunal's report recommending it delay the sale of shares in Mighty River Power. Audio
Greens on Auditor General's investigation into SkyCity deal
Listening to that, the Green's co-leader, Metiria Turei - who asked the Auditor General to investigate. Audio
Greens oppose option of taking children off abusers
The Government is looking at empowering courts to order some parents to stop having more children. Audio
Green Party says welfare reforms are punitive
Critics of a new government subsidy to encourage women on the benefit and their teenage daughters to use long-acting contraception say the plan is punitive. Audio
Greens call for Auditor-General to investigate Sky City deal
The Green Party is asking the Auditor-General to investigate the deal the Government's doing with Sky City to build an international convention centre. Audio
Government says extended hours boosting treaty claims
The Government says extended hours in the house are allowing it to deal quickly with historic Treaty of Waitangi settlement claims, including one that stemmed from the 1977 Bastion Point occupation. Audio
Christmas message from Metiria Turei
Let's hear from more of our political leaders with their Christmas message. Audio
Greens sign MOA with National Party
The Green Party has gone a touch blue again. It's signed a renewed memorandum of understanding with the National Party, agreeing to work together on projects such as the home insulation scheme, the… Audio
Green Party says naming billboard defacer was right
The Green Party says it did the right thing by naming the man who co-ordinated the defacing of National Party billboards. Audio
Pressure mounts for Key to release 'tea party' tapes
Hints of what might be in the recording of a conversation between John Key and John Banks are starting to emerge, despite warnings from the police against disclosing the details. The conversation took… Audio
Election Debate: Welfare
With Paula Bennett, Annette King, Metiria Turei. Tariana Turia from the Maori Party was unable to take part. Audio
Green Party launch election campaign
Co-leaders Russel Norman and Metiria Turei talk to reporters about the party's savings proposal and other policies, state assets and who they can work with post-election. Audio
Leaders of minor parties debate election issues
The first of two debates with the leaders of the minor parties - Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei, Maori Party co-leader Pita Sharples, Mana Party leader Hone Harawira, and United Future leader… Audio
John Key says welfare policies are firm but fair
John Key is defending his new policy: He says its not just about creating jobs Audio
Govt not taking action on child abuse - opposition
Opposition parties say the Government is avoiding taking action to help children at risk by putting out a discussion document for a seven-month consultation. Audio
Controversial proposals on helping children to be unveiled
The Social Development Minister, Paula Bennett, says a paper on vulnerable children to be published today is controversial and will make people uncomfortable. Audio
Greens say deal with National unlikely but possible
Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei joins the programme to discuss the new mandate to negotiate with the National Party after the next election. Audio
