Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives
WEBIn New Zealand, the speaker of the House of Representatives, commonly known as the speaker of the House (Māori: te mana whakawā o te Whare), is the presiding officer and highest authority of the New Zealand House of Representatives.
Office of the Speaker - New Zealand Parliament
WEBThe Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives is the highest officer elected by the House. The position is third most important in New Zealand, after the Governor-General and the Prime Minister. The Office of the Speaker supports the Speaker in this role.
Adrian Rurawhe - Wikipedia
WEBAdrian Paki Rurawhe (born 1961) [3] is a New Zealand Labour Party politician. He has been an MP since 2014, and the speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives from 2022 to 2023. Rurawhe held the seat for the …
Gerry Brownlee - Wikipedia
WEBGerard Anthony Brownlee (born 4 February 1956 [1]) is a New Zealand politician and the 32nd speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives. He was first elected as a member of the New Zealand House of Representatives for Ilam in 1996, representing the National Party. He became a list MP in 2020.
Role & election of the Speaker - New Zealand Parliament
WEBJan 15, 2016 · The Speaker is the Member of Parliament that the House of Representatives chooses to communicate with the Sovereign on its behalf. The Speaker's role includes chairing meetings in the House and certain select committees.
Who is the 'gentle giant' replacing Trevor Mallard as Speaker? - NZ Herald
WEBSir Peter Tapsell was the first Māori to hold the role of te mana whakawā o te whare (Speaker of the House and Head of Parliament) between 1993 and 1996. Adrian Rurawhe has been in Parliament ...
Confirmation of the new Speaker of the House of Representatives
WEBDec 5, 2023 · Following the Commission Opening of Parliament this morning, Dame Cindy has confirmed the Rt Hon Gerry Brownlee as the 32nd Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Gerry Brownlee opens up about being elected Speaker of the House
WEBDec 5, 2023 · As expected, National's Gerry Brownlee has been elected Speaker of the House, Parliament's referree and landlord. "What a surprise," he said, on first moving to the speaker's chair after being...
Role & history of the Speaker - New Zealand Parliament
WEBThe Speaker in history. Historically, Speakers played a more partisan role in the House than today. They shaped Parliament by introducing ceremonial elements from Westminster, developing appropriate procedures for the House, and administering Parliament.
John Key floats Winston Peters as speaker of the house
WEBSep 26, 2023 · John Key floats Winston Peters as speaker of the house. Former prime minister Sir John Key has backed National leader Christopher Luxon’s decision to rule in working with New Zealand First....
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