National's Paul Goldsmith

National's Paul Goldsmith calls Greens' willingness to fund Mongrel Mob meth programs a 'sick joke' and 'slap in the face for all families struggling with meth addictions'.

“sick joke”

Labour's Chris Hipkins

Labour's Chris Hipkins rules out Greens holding police and corrections portfolios in a future government after photos of Green and Te Pāti Māori members with Mongrel Mob.

Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson

Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson says her party is open to funding what works to minimize meth harm and prevent violence and crime.

Mongrel Mob meth program

In 2021, $2.75 million from the Proceeds of Crime Fund funded a Mongrel Mob-led meth rehabilitation program developed by lifetime member Harry Tam.

Green Party stance

The Greens oppose the harm of drugs and support community-led initiatives to prevent violence and crime, claiming current government has cancelled such programs.

Labour-Greens-Te Pāti Māori coalition

National says a Labour-Greens-Te Pāti Māori coalition would undermine law and order and take New Zealand 'backwards', rapidly.

Act's Nicole McKee

Act's deputy Nicole McKee suggests Greens are keen on replicating funding for Mongrel Mob-related drug programs under the last government.

Marama Davidson's response

Davidson says New Zealanders want solutions like lower power bills and food costs, not politicians bickering.

Mongrel Mob meeting

Davidson attended a Mongrel Mob gathering in 2021, calling it a 'fabulous community event for justice'.

“fabulous community event for justice”

Mongrel Mob funding

The Greens say they will fund community-led initiatives that work to minimize meth harm and prevent violence and crime.

Hipkins on gangs

Hipkins says gangs peddle misery and are perpetrators of violence, with women subjected to gang violence across communities.

Mongrel Mob's role

The Greens claim Mongrel Mob members need healthcare access, as they are part of the community.

National's stance

National says Labour and Greens have an incompatibility in how they approach gang-related issues, with Labour wanting police backed to tackle gangs.

Mongrel Mob program

The Mongrel Mob-led meth program was developed by Harry Tam, a lifetime member, and shared images with Green and Te Pāti Māori MPs.

Mongrel Mob funding

The Greens say they will fund what works to minimize meth harm and prevent violence and crime, not hand taxpayer money to gang-run organizations.

Mongrel Mob meeting

Davidson says it's not new for Greens to meet with people on the ground, especially those pushed into the margins.