Tuesday, 12 February 2013

Points of Order — Speakers and Presiding Officers—Speaker’s Ceremonial Dress

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🗣️ Speech Rt Hon Winston Peters (New Zealand First Party — List Member)

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I raise a point of order, Mr Speaker. Seeing as this is the start of your term as the Speaker, perhaps you could explain to us, because we are full of curiosity, the background of the regalia you are wearing.

🗣️ Speech David Carter (New Zealand National Party — List Member)

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I can, Mr Peters. It was presented to me about half an hour ago, and it symbolises in Māoridom goodwill, honour, and peace to the House.

🗣️ Speech David Shearer (New Zealand Labour Party — Member for Mount Albert)

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Thank you, Mr Speaker, and in that spirit could I just welcome you to your position here.

🗣️ Speech David Carter (New Zealand National Party — List Member)

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Thank you, Mr Shearer.

🗣️ Spoke in this debate (3)

David Carter (New Zealand National Party — List Member)
Rt Hon Winston Peters (New Zealand First Party — List Member)
David Shearer (New Zealand Labour Party — Member for Mount Albert)