Obituaries — Rodger Fox CNZM
Completely unrelated to the previous conversation, Mr Speaker, I seek leave to move a notice of motion without debate to express the House’s sadness at the passing this week of jazz legend Rodger Fox.
Leave is sought. Is there any objection to that course of action? There appears to be none.
💬 ANDY FOSTER: I move, That this House acknowledge the death this week of jazz legend Rodger Fox CNZM and express our condolences to his family, friends, loved ones, and the many people that Rodger touched and mentored over the years.
Thank you for that. I don’t think we take a vote on that; we just accept that as a motion before the House—
💬 Hon Chris Bishop: I think you have to put a motion.
Oh, do I? OK. Well, before I do, I’m going to say that I think the man was an absolute icon. I followed him for a long time. His final concert was actually here in Parliament two weeks ago, and he brought along 24 young musicians who he was tutoring—a fantastic legacy that he leaves, with so many that he has tutored over the years.
Motion agreed to.
💬 Rt Hon Chris Hipkins: Tikanga is changing again, Gerry.
Yeah, that’s right. It’s me that’s doing it, so it’s OK.
🗣️ Spoke in this debate (2)
- Hon Gerry Brownlee (New Zealand National Party — List Member)
- Andy Foster (New Zealand First Party — List Member)