In 2009, Turei's Misuse of Drugs (Medicinal Cannabis) Amendment Bill was drawn from the member's ballot.
 The bill received a conscience vote at its first reading, but was defeated 84–34.
 Later that year, her Liquor Advertising (Television and Radio) Bill was also drawn, but it too was defeated.

In 2008 she was ranked 4th on the Green Party's list and stood in the Dunedin North electorate.
She lost the election in Dunedin North to Labour's Pete Hodgson, finishing third with 11.09% of the vote.
However she was returned to parliament due to her high ranking on the Green Party list.
In 2009, Turei's Misuse of Drugs (Medicinal Cannabis) Amendment Bill was drawn from the member's ballot.  The bill received a conscience vote at its first reading, but was defeated 84–34.  Later that year, her Liquor Advertising (Television and Radio) Bill was also drawn, but it too was defeated.
In 2008 she was ranked 4th on the Green Party's list and stood in the Dunedin North electorate. She lost the election in Dunedin North to Labour's Pete Hodgson, finishing third with 11.09% of the vote. However she was returned to parliament due to her high ranking on the Green Party list.
Metiria Turei