Green MP Marama Davidson has confirmed she will stand for the party's female co-leader role.
She will compete for the role vacated by former MP Metiria Turei.
Davidson, No 2 on the party list, announced her candidacy today at the Otara Pool and Leisure Centre in South Auckland.
About 100 people attended the event to hear Davidson announce her bid.
Davidson said: "New Zealanders want their government to reflect our values of compassion and care for the environment because progressive values, green values, are New Zealand values."