Greens
Election 17 ramps up with early votes, volatile polls
Advanced voting has started, two weeks before election day, with about 40,000 people voting on the first day. It compares with the 2014 election where about 49,500 people cast their vote in the first… Audio
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
Green Party's trash to cash plan
The Green Party wants to put an immediate 20 cent charge on plastic bags, phase out plastic packaging, and send zero waste to landfill by 2050.
Labour, Greens transport policy priorities
Getting people out of cars and onto trains and buses are the transport priorities of the Labour and Green Parties. RNZ's Siobhan Wilson takes a look at the different election pledges. Audio
Green's polling woes
Can the Green party come back after slipping below the 5 percent threshold? Audio
James Shaw has to cover 'a lot of ground' as sole Greens leader
The Green Party lost control of the narrative after Metiria Turei's admission of benefit fraud, RNZ political reporter Mei Heron tells us. Audio
Do the Greens risk dipping below five percent?
Commentators Ben Thomas and Mike Williams review the past week in politics and discuss whether the Green Party risks dropping below five percent of the vote. Audio
Greens will bounce back in polls - James Shaw
After a drop in the polls for the Greens followed by co-leader Metiria Turei's resignation, co-leader James Shaw told Susie Ferguson the party will bounce back. Audio
Jump for Labour, slump for Greens - UMR poll explained
The latest political polls show Labour has jumped to 33 percent, while the Greens have dropped to eight percent. UMR pollster Stephen Mills joins us to discuss the changes. Audio
MPs react to shock resignation of Metiria Turei
MPs from across the political spectrum were caught unaware by the shock resignation of Green co-leader Metiria Turei. RNZ political reporter Mei Heron reports. Audio
Green Party in conflict - Jane Patterson's analysis
The Green Party is in disarray after the shock announcement by two MPs that they have lost confidence in Metiria Turei. RNZ political editor Jane Patterson broke the story on Monday. She joins us now… Audio
Greens in disarray as renegade MPs demand Turei go
The Green Party is in disarray as two MPs face being kicked out after they threatened to resign if Metiria Turei did not step down from the party's leadership. Late on Monday night co-leader James… Audio
Greens criticising Auckland traffic report
A study estimating traffic congestions is costing Auckland nearly $2 billion a year shows it's beyond time better transport solutions were found, Green Party spokesperson Julie-Anne Genter says. Audio
'A party vote for the Greens is a vote for Jacinda Ardern as PM' - James Shaw
While three polls in the past week have shown Labour at less than 25 percent, the Greens have jumped to around 15 percent. We talk to Greens co-leader James Shaw. Audio
Metiria Turei fights backlash after benefit fraud admission
Metiria Turei says it was her duty and responsibility as an Member of Parliament to tell her story about lying while on benefits. She says NZ should not have a welfare system that makes mothers choose… Audio
Greens and NZ First hold their annual conferences
Mei Heron and Benedict Collins report from the Greens and NZ First AGMS both being held in Auckland this weekend. Audio
NZ First and Greens head into AGMs this weekend after scuffles
On current polling both the Green Party and New Zealand First would need to support Labour if it's to lead the next Government. This weekend both parties are holding their annual conferences and they… Audio
Greens and farmers lock horns over new rules in Canty
The Greens' Eugenie Sage and Federated Farmers' Willy Leferink debate the repercussions of new regional council rules in Canterbury aimed at reducing nitrates leaching into waterways from dairy cows. Audio
Greens target youth vote with fresh faces
We chat to the Green's new young talent: Jack McDonald is 23 years old and 9th on the provisional list and Chloe Swarbrick, who ran third in the Auckland mayoral race, is 22 and is 13th on the list. Audio
Peters could be kingmaker, 'Jacinda effect' kicks in
Poll of Polls - Labour's popularity is up, possibly thanks to Jacinda Ardern's promotion to deputy leader, and Winston Peters could be in a power position after the election, new polls show.
