Valedictory Statement

Hekia Parata says farewell to Parliament, calling New Zealand a "small, smart, sassy nation." Listen to her valedictory in full. Audio

Departing National MP Craig Foss says he's always tried to stick to his values during his 12 years as an MP. Audio

National's "lefty" MP Chester Borrows says goodbye to the House after 12 years as an MP. Audio

Departing National MP Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga shares stories of being mistaken for a Labour MP and helping a teenage mother living in a garage as he gives his farewell statement to the House. Audio

Green MP Steffan Browning says farewell to the House with a critique of the Government's environmental record. Audio

National's Jo Goodhew reflects on 12 years as an MP in her final farewell adress to Parliament. Audio

In his farewell address to Parliament National MP Lindsay Tisch says he's had an interest in politics since his school days last century. Audio

Valedictory statements are frequently funny as well as insightful. Maurice Williamson's was memorable for his stories told with a famously edgy humour. Audio

At the age of 14 Clayton Cosgrove signed up for the Labour Party having no idea that he would end up serving 18 years as an MP. Audio

Departing National MP Jono Naylor has used his valedictory statement to encourage people to champion views that aren't neccessarily in their self-interests. Audio

National's Murray McCully says goodbye to the house after three decades as an MP. Audio

Labour MP Sue Moroney reflects on her 12 years of work on issues such as workers' rights, transport, and housing in her valedictory statement. Audio

A final riposte, a funny story, a tearful goodbye. Valedictory Speeches are as different as the MPs that give them. This is the Valedictory Statement of New Zealand First MP Barbara Stewart. Audio

Departing Green MP Catherine Delahunty says goodbye to the House with satirical poetry, waiata, and cautionary words for the future. Audio