New Greens co-leader to be announced tomorrow

From unorthodox political beginnings, Green MP Metiria Turei is on the verge of leading a political party.

Tomorrow, the Greens decide whether Ms Turei or fellow MP Sue Bradford replaces Jeanette Fitzsimons as party co-leader.

Ms Turei's early political career in the 1990s saw her stand for the McGillicuddy Serious and the Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Parties.

She admits back then she never envisaged being in the position she is now, a step away from leading the Greens.

Ms Turei concedes that she is amazed she has become an MP, given she did not have much of an educational background until she got a law degree later in life.

She says it is a huge privilege to be part of the Greens, let alone have the chance of being its co-leader.

- NEWSTALK ZB