James Shaw
Election 2017: Govt announcement may be next week
New Zealand won't find out who will lead the next government until at least Friday - at the very earliest. It could even be next week. New Zealand First is entering its fourth day of talks with… Audio
Day three of coalition talks shrouded in secrecy
The pace of coalition talks appears to be picking up - with New Zealand First set to host potentially four separate meetings today. Today is the third day of official negotiations as National and… Audio
James Shaw hopes for a three-way coalition
In the final result, the Green Party picked up an extra seat, to take its total up from seven on election night, to eight. Audio
VIDEO: Result a case for govt change - Greens
Green Party leader James Shaw says he's absolutely delighted they have picked up another seat. Video
Nervous wait for election results almost over
The wait for the official election results is almost over. Tomorrow's announcement could see Labour and the Greens each win another seat at National's expense strengthening their negotiating position… Audio
Greens hold hope of forming government
As Greens leader James Shaw said on election night, if he'd been told a month ago that he'd be happy seeing his party get little more than half of their 2014 election tally, he wouldn't have believed… Audio
Election 2017: Coalition talks wait for NZ First
Politicians will be returning to Wellington today with no clear result out of Saturday's general election. The talks to form a new Government will not start immediately as both National and Labour… Audio
Greens say progressive government is still possible
Susie Ferguson asked Green Party leader James Shaw how he plans to get the Greens into government. Audio
‘New Zealanders have voted for change’ - James Shaw
Green Party leader James Shaw says he is pleased with tonight's result as 'current indications' are the three opposition parties command the majority of votes once special and overseas votes are… Video, Audio
Greens plead with TOP supporters for party vote
Despite The Opportunities Party consistently polling well below the five percent threshold to make it in to Parliament, Gareth Morgan is adamant his party will be there after all the votes are counted… Audio
Early votes expose inconsistent election ad rules - politicians
The huge number of early voters is highlighting what politicians are calling New Zealand's weird and inconsistent rules for election advertising. Audio
Greens push first-term capital gains tax, Labour says no
The Labour Party will not negotiate with the Greens over bringing in a capital gains tax in a potential first term of government. This is despite Greens leader James Shaw saying the tax would be a… Audio
Election 2017 Leader Interview: James Shaw
Green Party leader James Shaw has had a tumultuous election campaign, with the resignations of co-leader Metiria Turei, David Clendon and Kennedy Graham.
Jacinda Ardern's takeover of Labour… Audio
Greens fight to get back into parliament
The Green Party fights on after falling below the threshold needed to get back into parliament in the latest political poll. Audio
Greens propose carbon tax, dividends for NZers
The Green Party wants to charge carbon polluters and use the funds to pay people in the regions to plant a billion trees. Any leftover money would be paid to New Zealanders over 18 years old.
Greens… Audio
Dividends for all with Greens' Kiwi Climate Fund
The Greens have broken ranks with Labour on climate policy by revealing plans for a carbon charge that comes with a cash sweetener. Audio
Party leaders' favourite bands revealed
It's probably not going to influence anyone's vote, but we love finding out what our politicians are listening to. Video
Coming up
Labour announces climate change policy
Climate change was a big topic at The Press debate last night and Jacinda Ardern has unveiled Labour's goal to get to net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Audio
Shaw, Fox and Seymour debate policies - over cake
To mark the 21st birthday of MMP, Greens' James Shaw, Maori Party's Marama Fox and Act's David Seymour join John Campbell in the Checkpoint studio. Video, Audio
Quick fire questions with minor party leaders
The Green Party's James Shaw, the Maori Party's Marama Fox and ACT's David Seymour answer some quick fire questions from John Campbell. Video, Audio