Metiria Turei
New ZealandpoliticianFemale4.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Metiria Turei is a former co-leader of the Green Party of New Zealand, known for her advocacy on social justice and environmental issues. She gained significant attention during her political career for her outspoken views on welfare reform and the rights of marginalized communities. Turei has been a pivotal figure in discussions around the treatment of wāhine Māori in politics, particularly regarding the challenges and scrutiny they face in the political landscape.
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Metiria Turei's career ended after Jacinda Ardern's intervention regarding her role in government.
NZ First accepts Stuart Nash’s resignation after Christopher Luxon rules out Nash from future governmentNew Zealand· 2026-07-22
Metiria Turei proposed the idea of a costings unit in 2016.
Nine-year battle for fiscal hole unit ends as Act and NZ First block Nicola Willis’ proposalNew Zealand· 2025-07-02
Metiria Turei is mentioned as one of the women politicians who have been treated horrifically by the media.
Wellington mayoral race: Has Tory Whanau’s experience deterred other women from running?New Zealand· 2025-06-18
Whanau cited the treatment of other Māori politicians such as Metiria Turei.
Tory Whanau says politics has become more toxic, especially for wāhine MāoriNew Zealand· 2025-05-03
