Motions — Claire Trevett—Retirement

Point of order, Mr Speaker. I seek leave to move a motion without notice and without debate acknowledging Claire Trevett’s service in the parliamentary press gallery.

I move, That this House note with regret the retirement of Ms Claire Trevett, noting her 18 years of service in the press gallery including, most recently, as the New Zealand Herald’s political editor; noting that Ms Trevett is known across this House for her integrity, her tough but fair approach, her acerbic and irreverent wit, and her unerring ability to see politicians as human beings even through the fog of day-to-day politics.

She has observed our foibles and our failings with appropriate irreverence. And, acknowledging that, Ms Trevett will be missed by members present and past from across this House. We wish her well.