Tuesday, 18 November 2025
Motions — Pike River Disaster—15th Anniversary
📅 Recorded under the Tuesday, 18 November 2025 session -
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Thursday, 20 November 2025, so this debate may
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18 November itself - we can't tell which
exact date from Hansard's own record of it.
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Before I call the next question, I’ll just go back to the drill sheet for a Government motion that I understand was circulated to the House.
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Thank you, Mr Speaker. I seek leave to move a motion without notice or debate to recognise the anniversary of the Pike River disaster.
💬 SPEAKER: Is there any objection to that course of action being followed? There is none.
I move, That this House notes that 19 November 2025 marks 15 years since the Pike River disaster; express its condolences to family and friends who will forever be profoundly impacted; and thank rescue and support teams for their service on that day and the days that followed.
Motion agreed to.
🗣️ Spoke in this debate (2)
- Hon Gerry Brownlee (New Zealand National Party — List Member)
- Brooke Van Velden (ACT New Zealand — Member for Tāmaki)