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New Green co-leader James Shaw spent 12 years offshore working with global companies including PwC and HSBC.

He says he wants to be the bridge between his party and business, and find "common cause" with National.

For people who dream of a blue-green political movement, Mr Shaw's elevation is an exciting development. Others are more cynical.

NBR Radio host Andrew Patterson will put your questions to new Green co-leader James Shaw this afternoon. Leave a question now.

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