[4] She moved to France where in 2005 she obtained a post-graduate certificate in International Political Studies from the Institut d'études politiques in Paris.

[7] She has given many presentations at conferences on the subject (for example 2008 New Zealand Society for Sustainability Engineering and Science,[8] 2008 IPENZ Transportation Conference[9] and 2010 Local Government Transport Forum[10]), and appeared on TVNZ's Breakfast programme[11][12] and Kim Hill's Saturday Morning programme on Radio New Zealand National.

[21] In late 2016 Genter announced that she would be putting her name forward for the Green Party nomination for the Mount Albert by-election,[22][23][24] which she gained in January.

[35] Genter therefore stood down from her ministerial portfolios, but was granted retention of the title "The Honourable" for life in recognition of her term as a member of the Executive Council.

[36] Genter was named Green Party spokesperson for Building and Construction, COVID-19 Response, Customs, Energy and Resources, Finance, Infrastructure, Local Government, State Owned Enterprises, Transport, and Urban Development.

[46] On 1 August 2024, Genter was found in contempt of Parliament, censured and ordered to apologise after shouting at Doocey in May 2024.

[55][56] In her three years as Minister for Women, Genter worked to reduce the public-sector gender pay gap, and increased funding for primary maternity services.

[57] When serving as Associate Minister of Transport in the previous term of government, Genter had been involved in the development of a similar policy which was blocked by New Zealand First.

Genter said on Twitter that the Ford Ranger was advertised as "all about lifestyle and status for men who want to feel more masculine," in the context of debate as to whether such vehicles were used for work purposes or as "a fashion choice for city dwellers."

[62] As chair of the government's Infrastructure Committee, she promoted further investment in regional passenger rail services.

[63] During the COVID-19 lockdown of 2020, Genter increased funding for tactical urbanism, enabling rapid expansion of cycle lanes and footpaths.

[65] As Associate Minister for Health, Genter introduced government funding for spouses, partners and parents who care for a family member with disabilities.