Metiria Turei
Greens say government not upfront on Sky City costs
The Green Party says the Government has not been upfront about the economic costs of the Sky City convention centre deal, and MPs who put their name to the bill will carry the decision with them for… Audio
Pokies for convention centre bill passes first reading
The Bill paving the way for a new convention centre and more gambling machines in Auckland has passed its first reading in Parliament despite Labour labelling it morally bankrupt and shameful. Audio
Focus on Politics for 14 June 2013
The Prime Minister might have hoped that Peter Dunne's resignation as a minister last week would end the controversy over the leaking of the Kitteridge report into the country's electronic spy agency… Audio
The Green Party talk about future coalition plans
The Greens believe the tide is turning against National, and that they have a real chance of being in a position to form a government with Labour after next year's election. Audio
Green Party optimistic it will be part of next government
The Green Party has been told it must be prepared to walk away from any coalition deal if it becomes part of the next Government. Audio
Critics say food in schools policy not good enough
Critics are comparing the government's food in schools policy to putting a sticking plaster on a gaping wound. Audio
Green Party reacts to MMP changes being pulled
The Justice Minister, Judith Collins, refused to speak to Checkpoint, but joining us now is the Green Party co-leader, Metiria Turei. Audio
SkyCity pokies-for-convention centre deal gets the green light
Metiria Turei, Green Party co-leader; Max Abbott, director of AUT's Gambling and Addictions Research Centre; and Nigel Morrison, SkyCity chief executive. Audio
Party leaders have had their names falsely registered
At least three Opposition party leaders have had their names falsely registered as being interested in buying shares in Mighty River Power. Audio
Green Party says hidden costs in Sky City deal
The Green Party is claiming the Prime Minister John Key has not been up front about his involvement in the Sky City deal. Audio
Greens response to Sky City report
Listening to that was the Greens co-leader, Metiria Turei, who last year asked for the deal to be investigated. Audio
Greens launch progressive ownership housing policy
The Green Party has announced a new housing package it says would put home ownership within reach of tens of thousands of low- and middle-income families. Audio
Greetings from Metiria Turei, Winston Peters, Tariana Turia
Let's hear from more of our political leaders with their Christmas thoughts. Audio
Green Party's year ends on a high
The Green Party recorded an historic high party vote of 11 percent in last year's election and this year its support has not waned. Audio
Petrol tax to keep government in surplus
The Treasury yesterday cut its predictions for growth in 2014 and 2015, a move which could have put Government plans for a 2015 surplus on hold were not for a new petrol tax which will add… Audio
Greens says chances of surplus more tenuous than ever
The Greens say the Government's chances of getting back to surplus are looking more tenuous than ever. Audio
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