Tamatha Paul
Tamatha Paul is a Green Party Member of Parliament in New Zealand, known for her advocacy on social and environmental issues. Growing up in Tokoroa, she has a deep connection to her community and has actively engaged in discussions surrounding local economic challenges, particularly in relation to manufacturing job losses. Recently, she attended a community meeting to address the potential closure of the Kinleith Mill and emphasized the importance of honoring commitments made by political leaders to support local workers.
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Tamatha Paul is the Green party MP for Wellington Central who called for central government help regarding the sewage crisis.
‘It’s a catastrophe’: Wellington rages as millions of litres of raw sewage pour into ocean | New Zealand
United Kingdom· 2026-02-19
Tamatha Paul is expected to collaborate with Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke on a national tour intended to engage youth.
What to expect from Waitangi 2026 without the Treaty Principles Bill – Adam Pearse
New Zealand· 2026-02-01
Tamatha Paul is the Green Party Corrections spokeswoman who expressed concerns about abolition without a solid plan.
Election 2026: Te Pāti Māori to campaign on abolishing prisons, Labour dead-set against itNew Zealand· 2026-01-26
Tamatha Paul is mentioned in relation to an announcement with Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke.
What the last week of the political year tells us about 2026 election and Christopher Luxon’s life-changing defection - Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2025-12-19
Tamatha Paul is a Green MP who won against Ibrahim Omer.
Target on Chris Bishop’s back as National’s poll slide continues; Labour set for big selection weekend – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-11-20
Tamatha Paul is a Green Party MP who has been open about her struggles with lupus and arthritis while serving in Parliament.
Green MP Tamatha Paul on living with lupus and arthritis while serving in ParliamentNew Zealand· 2025-10-31
Tamatha Paul is a Green Party MP who recently underwent a cardiac procedure and has spoken about her health challenges.
Green Party MP Tamatha Paul undergoes cardiac procedure in Wellington HospitalNew Zealand· 2025-10-16
Wellington Central MP Tamatha Paul claimed her constituents didn’t want to see officers 'everywhere'.
Crime data: Reduction in overall violent crime victims, but uptick in victims of sexual assaultNew Zealand· 2025-08-31
Tamatha Paul is a Green MP who discusses her experiences and insights from a recent trip to the US.
Green MP Tamatha Paul on trying to navigate a fine line - Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-07-28
Paul was mentioned by Whanau as another female politician facing similar issues.
Exclusive: More explicit rumours about Tory Whanau – this time from Auckland councillor Maurice WilliamsonNew Zealand· 2025-07-22
Tamatha Paul, part of the Green Party, shared concerns that the pilot's impact on reoffending needed to be assessed before informing legislation.
Reoffending won’t be publicised during future bootcamps as officials prepare for ‘MSA 2.0′New Zealand· 2025-07-16
Tamatha Paul suggests that people without money might resort to shoplifting.
Letters: Drugs may have a place but they’re not the foundation of a healthy societyNew Zealand· 2025-07-11
Tamatha Paul is a Green MP who criticized the new theft penalties as criminalizing poor people.
Anti-expert rhetoric needs to stop or we all suffer from the consequences – EditorialNew Zealand· 2025-07-06
Green MP Tamatha Paul criticized new penalties for shoplifting as criminalizing poor people.
Former Clubs Hastings CEO Robert Munro Don gets home detention for theftNew Zealand· 2025-07-06
Green MP Tamatha Paul caught the ire of Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith over a new fines regime introduced to deter shoplifters.
Crime, cost of living and supermarkets continue to dominate NZ politics - The Front PageNew Zealand· 2025-07-06Green MP Tamatha Paul suggested yesterday that people with no money to buy food could turn to shoplifting.
Chris Hipkins gets the pip over ram raids; Tamatha Paul takes the bait on law and order – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-07-04
Tamatha Paul is a Green MP accompanying Gerry Brownlee on a delegation.
Parliament in shock over unexpected death of MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-06-26
Tamatha Paul is mentioned among women politicians who have been subjected to media abuse.
Wellington mayoral race: Has Tory Whanau’s experience deterred other women from running?New Zealand· 2025-06-18
Tamatha Paul has been outspoken about her views on the police and justice system.
Media Insider: These parody billboards targeted the Green Party and two MPs - why the Advertising Standards Authority has partly upheld complaintsNew Zealand· 2025-05-26
Tamatha Paul's public disdain for the police is noted as evidence of the Greens' protest stance.
A delusional alternative budget from Greens is what we’ve come to expect – EditorialNew Zealand· 2025-05-17Whanau cited the treatment of other Māori politicians such as Tamatha Paul.
Tory Whanau says politics has become more toxic, especially for wāhine MāoriNew Zealand· 2025-05-03
In 2023, the Greens added the Wellington Central seat to this list, with Tamatha Paul beating Labour list MP Ibrahim Omer.
How Labour walked away from Tory Whanau and backed Andrew LittleNew Zealand· 2025-04-18
Tamatha Paul has doubled down on her anti-police comments, which have triggered a tit-for-tat among parties.
Tamatha Paul’s police comments, Treaty bill dies, Winston Peters turns 80: A week in NZ politics - The Front PageNew Zealand· 2025-04-10
Green MPs Chlöe Swarbrick and Tamatha Paul also delivered strong speeches.
With a whimper rather than a bang, Treaty Principles Bill is buried – for now: Thomas CoughlanNew Zealand· 2025-04-10
Green MP Tamatha Paul has hit back at Labour after leader Chris Hipkins criticised her comments about police beat patrols.
Trump slump to poll bump? Christopher Luxon’s big opportunity amid tariff chaos – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-04-10
Tamatha Paul is a Green MP who criticized Labour's law and order policies and expressed frustration over comments made by Chris Hipkins.
Green MP Tamatha Paul fires back at Labour, says expectations of party’s law and order policies were ‘already low’New Zealand· 2025-04-09Green MP Tamatha Paul has been criticised over comments she made about prison food and the presence of police officers on the streets.
Criminologist: Tamatha Paul should be commended, not criticisedNew Zealand· 2025-04-07
Paul's use of a song during a DJ set is referenced in relation to the billboards.
Billboards attacking Green MPs Chlöe Swarbrick and Tamatha Paul appear in Auckland, WellingtonNew Zealand· 2025-04-07
Tamatha Paul is a Wellington Central MP who has been involved in defending the Green Party's rhetoric.
Why I shared Benjamin Doyle’s screenshots and why I am furious at the Greens - Ani O’BrienNew Zealand· 2025-04-03Labour leader Chris Hipkins has softened his stance on comments made about beat policing by Green MP Tamatha Paul.
Treaty Principles Bill destined for bin as Te Pāti Māori standoff continues; Chlöe Swarbrick feels the heat – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-04-03
