Motions — New Zealand Red Cross—Centenary

It is a very important day where the Red Cross is being recognised for its contribution to New Zealand. It is my intention to read the motion.

💬 Mr SPEAKER: So you are seeking leave to—

—reflect that. [Interruption]

💬 Mr SPEAKER: Order!

I thank the Prime Minister for his assistance there. I move, That the House congratulate the New Zealand Red Cross—

💬 Mr SPEAKER: Order! Can the member just seek leave to move the motion without debate first.

I seek leave to—

💬 Mr SPEAKER: —move the motion without debate. Leave is sought for that course of action. Is there any objection? There is none.

I was a bit disconcerted. There has been so much criticism of people in this House in procedural roles lately, I was perhaps being just a little overly cautious. However, I move, That the House congratulate New Zealand Red Cross on the Centenary of Red Cross activity in New Zealand, and acknowledge the contribution of thousands of New Zealanders who have, since 1915, worked with New Zealand Red Cross in its role as an auxiliary to the public authorities in the humanitarian field in order to improve the lives of vulnerable people at home and abroad, especially in times of disaster.

Motion agreed to.