25 Feb 2010

Maiden speech by new Green MP

8:38 pm on 25 February 2010

Parliament's youngest MP has delivered his maiden speech, saying he wants to focus on issues of climate change, youth and the environment.

Gareth Hughes, 28, replaces Green MP Jeanette Fitzsimons, who has retired.

Mr Hughes, who has worked for the Green Party and Greenpeace, describes himself as a passionate enviornmentalist.

He told Parliament he's open to working with any party.