Maiden Speech
Fa’anānā Efeso Collins: In his own words
25 Feb 2024
Fa’anānā Efeso Collins has been fondly remembered and much praised by his colleagues. Here is his own message; the maiden speech he gave a week ago. Audio
The non-legislative week in the House
7 Mar 2023
In Parliament this week there are three things happening that have nothing to do with passing legislation. Leader of the House Grant Robertson explains them to the House. Audio
This week at Parliament - tax, first words, local issues
23 Mar 2021
Tax, local issues, and the last group of new MPs giving their maiden statement will take place at Parliament this week. Audio
Housing, firearms law, and poverty key focus for new MPs
13 Dec 2020
New MPs are declaring what they'll focus on during their time at Parliament including housing, living wages, firearms law, and poverty. Audio
Debating the address
9 Nov 2017
The Governor General has officially summoned the new Parliament and now MPs are debating whether to send her a thank you note. Video, Audio