Meg Williams

Guest writer

Meg Williams is a writer and a student who describes herself as "Elaine in the Seinfeld episode where she becomes George"

An exhibit at the Charlotte Museum, New Lynn (Photo: Shanzid Mahmood)

The museum protecting, and celebrating, New Zealand’s lesbian history

Hundreds of artefacts connected with the lesbian community in New Zealand are displayed in a small volunteer-run museum in West Auckland.

By Meg Williams | 21st July, 2019

Transport Minister Phil Twyford and Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter at MOTAT. Photo: Meg Williams

Phil and Julie Anne go to MOTAT

Where better to grill the government's transport ministers on their plans for improving Aucklanders' commute than at MOTAT, the inner-suburb museum dedicated to the history and potential future of transport.

By Meg Williams | 22nd March, 2018

Chlöe Swarbrick: ‘Something I’ve dreamed of doing for a long time? I just want a dog.’

Chlöe Swarbrick: ‘Something I’ve dreamed of doing for a long time? I just want a dog.’

The 36 Questions Project is a series in which Meg Williams takes a politician on a date and asks them the 36 Questions, a series of conversation starters designed to make two people fall in love. In this final instalment, Williams dates Green Party candidate Chlöe Swarbrick.

By Meg Williams | 20th September, 2017

Baemian Light: A date with the new leader of United Future

Baemian Light: A date with the new leader of United Future

In the 36 Questions Project, Meg Williams takes a politician on a date and asks them the 36 Questions, a series of conversation starters designed to make two people fall in love. In this episode, Williams meets brand new United Future leader, 33-year-old Damian Light, for Japanese food.

By Meg Williams | 18th September, 2017

‘Oh, you’re a Greenie, are you?’ A millennial goes on a date with Gareth Morgan

‘Oh, you’re a Greenie, are you?’ A millennial goes on a date with Gareth Morgan

The 36 Questions Project is a series in which Meg Williams takes a politician on a date and asks them the 36 Questions, a series of conversation starters designed to make two people fall in love. In this episode, Williams dates The Opportunities Party leader Gareth Morgan.

By Meg Williams | 13th September, 2017

What our politics has lost with Metiria Turei’s resignation

What our politics has lost with Metiria Turei’s resignation

Just over three weeks after making an emotional admission at the Greens conference, Metiria Turei has resigned as her party's co-leader. Young Greens co-convener Meg Williams pays tribute.

By Meg Williams | 9th August, 2017

I’m in love with Marama Fox

I’m in love with Marama Fox

The 36 Questions Project is a new series in which Meg Williams takes a politician on a date and asks them the 36 Questions, a series of conversation-starters designed to make two people fall in love. In this episode, Williams dates Māori Party co-leader Marama Fox.

By Meg Williams | 7th July, 2017

David Seymour. Original portrait by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images

How I tried, and failed, to make Act leader David Seymour fall in love with me

The 36 Questions Project is a new series in which Meg Williams takes a politician on a date and asks them the 36 Questions, a series of conversation-starters designed to make two people fall in love. In this inaugural installment, Young Greens co-convenor Williams dates Act leader David Seymour. Will opposites attract?

By Meg Williams | 31st May, 2017