Appointments — Assistant Speaker

I haven’t checked this with the shadow Leader of the House, but following discussions with the Greens, I wonder if I might just beg the House’s indulgence and move Government notice of motion No. 1, which is the appointment of Teanau Tuiono as Assistant Speaker.

💬 SPEAKER: Is there any objection to that course of action? There appears to be none. Go ahead.

I move, That Teanau Tuiono be appointed an Assistant Speaker.

Mr Tuiono has been a member of Parliament for the last three years. He has served with distinction as Green Party representative and spokesperson across a range of portfolios. I’ve got a long list; I won’t bother the House’s time with them, but he has served in a variety of capacities and on a variety of committees. And I think I’m right in saying that this is the first time the Greens will have an Assistant Speaker in the Parliament, so it is a noteworthy occasion.

Thank you very much. I think we should congratulate the member on his appointment there. [Applause]

Sorry, I’ve just mucked up. The question is that the motion be agreed to. I’ll take that as read, thank you.

Motion agreed to.