The Greens co-leader Marama Davidson has caused a stir after she told a far right activist - it is white cis men who cause violence in the world.

Opposition parties have criticised the remarks - which were made after Saturday's Auckland protest - and are calling for her to resign.

But Ms Davidson says she was in shock and misspoke after being hit by a motorcycle.

The Prime Minister says her comments were not appropriate - but has accepted her explanation.

Our deputy political editor Craig McCulloch reports.