Metiria Turei MP
No Rangitane, Ngati Kahungunu ki Wairarapa me Ati- Hau-nui-a-Paparangi. Ko Ngati Moe me Wainuiarua oku hapu.
A Green MP since 2002, Metiria was elected Green Party Co-leader in June 2009. Metiria's focus is Social Equity, Children’s Issues and Electoral Law Reform. She's been leading the campaign to save our treasured places from mining, protect the Mokihinui River, and has fought for greater protection for marine animals and the marine environment. Metiria has also worked on Justice issues advocating for implementation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, restorative justice, the rights of victims and effective rehabilitation of offenders.
When able to escape the world of politics, Metiria spends time with her family in Dunedin.
Green Party Spokesperson on: Social Equity, Electoral Reform, Children, Housing. View all MPs' portfolios.
Contact metiria:
Phone: 04 817 6796
Email: metiria.turei@parliament.govt.nz
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Mind the Gap public meeting in Waitakere
Where: Corban Estate Arts Centre, Opanuku Studio, 426 Great North Rd, Henderson, Waitakere City
Metiria Turei will speak about 'Mind the Gap', the Greens' package of measures to deal with growing inequality in Aotearoa New Zealand
You can’t move from rags to riches when there’s a yawning gap between rich and poor
Much of the post-Budget debate has been focused on whether John Key and Bill English’s prescription for the country’s finances will increase or decrease the gap between rich and poor.
Mind the Gap public meeting in Lower Hutt
Where: To be confirmed
Metiria Turei will speak about 'Mind the Gap', the Greens' package of measures to deal with growing inequality in Aotearoa New Zealand
Greens celebrate a victory for common sense
The Government changed its mining plans because New Zealanders love their National Parks and because of the economic value of the country's clean, green brand. "I am so proud of what the green movement has accomplished, and that these precious places will still be there for future generations,” Mrs Turei said.
Trial National Standards, not our kids!
Green Party Co-leader Metiria Turei questions the legitimacy of John Key's National Standards in education. They are so flawed that the principal's association, boards of directors and teachers are all calling for a boycott of the standards training. Such a radical policy, which has failed miserably overseas, should be trialled, not imposed upon our children.
Presentation of 'Mind the Gap' to the Hutt Housing Forum
Where: Kokiri Marae Health and Social Services, 7-9 Barnes Street, Seaview, Lower Hutt
Metiria Turiei will be presenting Part 3 of the Green Party's Green New Deal - called Mind the Gap to the Hutt Housing Forum on Wednesday 14th July.
The Forum begins at 9.30am and goes till 12.30pm, Metiria will be speaking at 11.00am
Broken Promises Broken Homes
John Key’s Government is not investing enough to meet its own limited goals for state housing, said the Green Party today.
Brownlee misses the point on East Coast oil drilling
Green Party Co-leader Metiria Turei supports the people of the East Coast in their opposition to the Government's plans to drill for oil.
Report on MP expenses needs to be listened to
The first independent report on the issues around MP expenses is a step in the right direction and needs to be listened to, the Green Party said today.
Metiria on Backbenchers
Where: Backbenchers Pub across the road from Parliament
ETS deadline, early childhood education and smoking in prison.
Politics in the Pub
Where: Southern Cross on Upper Cuba St
Our next Politics in the Pub night is this Tuesday, 6.30-8pm at the Southern Cross. This time we've got Green Party Co-leader Metiria Turei coming along, which is very exciting. She's going to talk about 'Mind the Gap', the Green Party's alternative Budget ideas to deal with growing inequality in NZ, as as always will answer questions and hang around for a chat.
47,371 Kiwis say love it, don’t mine it
47,371 Kiwis have put their name on the record to save our treasured places, the Green Party said today.
Public Meeting in Christchurch with Metiria Turei MP: A Green New Deal for Aotearoa?
Where: Durham Street Methodist Church Lounge, 309 Durham Street, Christchurch
Metiria Turei MP invites you to a discussion on inequality and how our Mind the Gap package could help your community.
All very welcome.
Save Our Treasured Places Petition Closes
Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand Co-Leader, Metiria Turei talks about the success of the Save our Treasured Places petition.
Over 40,000 signatures were collected asking John Key to reconsider the Government's plans to mine our National Parks and Conservation estate.
Private ownership in foreshore protected while Maori rights undermined
John Key’s foreshore and seabed proposals protect saleable private title in the foreshore and seabed while undermining Maori customary rights, said the Green Party today.
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