The Green's co-leader says patsy questions are embarrassing.

The party's announced it will give its question quota to the Opposition, to better hold the Government to account.

National's advising not to read too much into the move by the Greens.

National leader Simon Bridges says it's a chance to hold the Government to account.

But he says working with the Greens doesn't mean it's a new partnership.

James Shaw says it's to improve the quality of democracy.

He hopes National will use the questions on his party as well.