DR
Denise Roche
List Member · Green Party of Aotearoa / New Zealand
🗣️ How they talk
Favourite words
government (771)
people (652)
workers (474)
Catchphrase
“tēnā koutou tēnā koutou tēnā koutou” (52×)
Based on this MP's own recorded speeches, after excluding common English words - just a fun signal, not a rigorous analysis.
📋 Voting History by Policy
✗ Local control over pokie machine venues (gambling harm reduction)
✓ Marriage equality
🏛️ Parliamentary terms (2)
| Parliament | Party | Electorate | Elected | Vacated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Green Party of Aotearoa / New Zealand | List | 2014-09-20 | 2017-09-22 |
| 50 | Green Party of Aotearoa / New Zealand | List | 2011-11-26 | 2014-09-19 |
🗳️ Votes (14)
Show all votes| Date | Question | Voted |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2016 |
Third Reading
That the Shop Trading Hours Amendment Bill be now read a third time
Shop Trading Hours Amendment Bill
— Third Reading
|
✕ No |
| 28 Jun 2016 |
That the Shop Trading Hours Amendment Bill be now read a second time
Shop Trading Hours Amendment Bill
— Second Reading
|
✕ No |
| 3 Nov 2015 |
That the Shop Trading Hours Amendment Bill be now read a first time
Shop Trading Hours Amendment Bill
— First Reading
|
✕ No |
| 30 Jun 2015 |
Third Reading
That the Harmful Digital Communications Bill be now read a third time
Harmful Digital Communications Bill
— Third Reading
|
✓ Aye |
| 12 Nov 2013 |
Third Reading
That the New Zealand International Convention Centre Bill be now read a third time
New Zealand International Convention Centre Bill
— Third Reading
|
✕ No |
| 5 Nov 2013 |
That New Zealand International Convention Centre Bill be now read a second time
New Zealand International Convention Centre Bill
— Second Reading
|
✕ No |
| 4 Sep 2013 |
Third Reading
That the Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill be now read a third time
Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill
— Third Reading
|
✕ No |
| 11 Jul 2013 |
That the New Zealand International Convention Centre Bill be now read a first time
New Zealand International Convention Centre Bill
— First Reading
|
✕ No |
| 10 Jul 2013 |
That the Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill be now read a second time
Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill
— Second Reading
|
✕ No |
| 17 Apr 2013 |
Third Reading
That the Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill be now read a third time
Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill
— Third Reading
|
✓ Aye |
| 13 Mar 2013 |
That the Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill be now read a second time
Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill
— Second Reading
|
✓ Aye |
| 29 Aug 2012 |
That the Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill be now read a first time
Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill
— First Reading
|
✓ Aye |
| 27 Jun 2012 |
🛑
That the Shop Trading Hours Act Repeal (Waitaki Easter Trading) Amendment Bill be now read a first time
Shop Trading Hours Act Repeal (Waitaki Easter Trading) Amendment Bill
— First Reading
|
✕ No |
| 9 May 2012 |
That the Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill be now read a first time
Gambling (Gambling Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill
— First Reading
|
✓ Aye |
🗣️ Debates spoken in (256)
Showing the 100 most recent.
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Imprest Supply Debate
8 August 2017
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Employment (Pay Equity and Equal Pay) Bill
8 August 2017 — First Reading
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Estimates Debate — Environment Sector
⚠️ not imported yet
25 July 2017
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Oral Questions
5 July 2017
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Rangitāne Tū Mai Rā (Wairarapa Tāmaki nui-ā-Rua) Claims Settlement Bill
5 July 2017 — Second Reading
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Care and Support Workers (Pay Equity) Settlement Bill
8 June 2017 — Third Reading
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Appropriation (2017/18 Estimates) Bill, Care and Support Worker (Pay Equity) Settlement Bill
6 June 2017
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Appropriation (2017/18 Estimates) Bill, Outer Space and High-altitude Activities Bill
⚠️ not imported yet
1 June 2017
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Care and Support Worker (Pay Equity) Settlement Bill
25 May 2017 — First Reading
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Annual Review Debate — Social Development and Housing Sector
9 May 2017
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Fire and Emergency New Zealand Bill
4 May 2017 — Third Reading
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Annual Review Debate — Economic Development and Infrastructure Sector
2 May 2017
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Employment Relations (Allowing Higher Earners to Contract Out of Personal Grievance Provisions) Amendment Bill
22 March 2017 — First Reading
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Iwi and Hapū of Te Rohe o Te Wairoa Claims Settlement Bill
14 March 2017 — First Reading
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Oral Questions
16 February 2017
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Fire and Emergency New Zealand Bill
15 February 2017 — Second Reading
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Substance Addiction (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Bill
14 February 2017 — Third Reading
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Oral Questions
⚠️ not imported yet
8 February 2017
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Debate on Prime Minister’s Statement
⚠️ not imported yet
7 February 2017
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Te Ture Whenua Māori Bill
13 December 2016 — Second Reading
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Oral Questions
⚠️ not imported yet
17 November 2016
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Obituaries — Helen Kelly
⚠️ not imported yet
18 October 2016
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Oral Questions
⚠️ not imported yet
18 October 2016
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Smoke-free Environments (Tobacco Standardised Packaging) Amendment Bill
8 September 2016 — Third Reading
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Housing Legislation Amendment Bill
6 September 2016 — New Part 8 Amendment to Housing Restructuring and Tenancy Matters Act 1992
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Shop Trading Hours Amendment Bill
25 August 2016 — Third Reading
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Minimum Wage (Contractor Remuneration) Amendment Bill
24 August 2016 — Clauses 1 to 14 and schedule
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Customs and Excise (Prohibition of Imports Made by Slave Labour) Amendment Bill
24 August 2016 — First Reading
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Estimates Debate — Economic Development and Infrastructure Sector
9 August 2016
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Fire and Emergency New Zealand Bill
5 July 2016 — First Reading
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Parental Leave and Employment Protection (6 Months’ Paid Leave) Amendment Bill
29 June 2016 — Third Reading
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Shop Trading Hours Amendment Bill
28 June 2016 — Second Reading
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Oral Questions
15 June 2016
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Points of Order — Leave for Introduction—Immigration (Refugee Quota) Amendment Bill
15 June 2016
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Parental Leave and Employment Protection (6 Months’ Paid Leave) Amendment Bill
8 June 2016 — Part 1 Amendments to come into force on 1 April 2017
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Appropriation (2016/17 Estimates) Bill, Coroners Amendment Bill
7 June 2016
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Appropriation (2016/17 Estimates) Bill, Social Security (Extension of Young Persons Services and Remedial Matters) Amendment Bill
1 June 2016
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Parental Leave and Employment Protection (Six Months’ Paid Leave and Work Contact Hours) Amendment Bill
25 May 2016 — Second Reading
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Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill
24 May 2016 — Parts 1 and 2, schedule, and clauses 1 to 3
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Human Rights Amendment Bill
24 May 2016 — Part 1 Amendments to Human Rights Act 1993.
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Hineuru Claims Settlement Bill
24 May 2016 — Second Reading
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Ngāi Te Rangi and Ngā Pōtiki Claims Settlement Bill
24 May 2016 — First Reading
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Te Ture Whenua Māori Bill
11 May 2016 — First Reading
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Te Pire mō Te Reo Māori / Māori Language Bill
14 April 2016 — Third Reading
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Annual Review Debate — Economic Development and Infrastructure Sector
⚠️ not imported yet
13 April 2016
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Oral Questions
31 March 2016
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Third Readings
10 March 2016
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Māori Language (Te Reo Māori) Bill
9 March 2016 — Second Reading
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Employment Standards Legislation Bill
8 March 2016 — Part 1 Amendments to Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987
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Employment Standards Legislation Bill
8 March 2016 — Part 2 Amendments to Employment Relations Act 2000
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Employment Standards Legislation Bill
8 March 2016 — Parts 3 to 5, schedules 1 to 6, and clauses 1 and 2
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Employment Standards Legislation Bill
3 March 2016 — Second Reading
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Debate on Prime Minister’s Statement
1 March 2016
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Home and Community Support (Payment for Travel Between Clients) Settlement Bill
18 February 2016 — Third Reading
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Oral Questions
17 February 2016
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Home and Community Support (Payment for Travel Between Clients) Settlement Bill
16 February 2016 — Preamble, Parts 1 to 3, schedules 1AA to 3, and clauses 1 and 2
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Home and Community Support (Payment for Travel Between Clients) Settlement Bill
⚠️ not imported yet
11 February 2016 — Second Reading
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Local Government (Auckland Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill
19 November 2015 — Third Reading
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Oral Questions
17 November 2015
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Local Government (Auckland Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill
17 November 2015 — First Reading
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Local Government (Auckland Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill
17 November 2015 — Second Reading
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Local Government (Auckland Transitional Provisions) Amendment Bill
17 November 2015 — Part 1 Substantive amendments
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General Debate
4 November 2015
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Third Readings
4 November 2015
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Shop Trading Hours Amendment Bill
3 November 2015 — First Reading
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Construction Contracts Amendment Bill
20 October 2015 — Third Reading
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Passports Amendment Bill (No 2)
15 October 2015 — Third Reading
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Gambling Amendment Bill (No 3)
15 October 2015 — Third Reading
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Home and Community Support (Payment for Travel Between Clients) Settlement Bill
13 October 2015 — First Reading
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Taxation (Transformation: First Phase Simplification and Other Measures) Bill
13 October 2015 — First Reading
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Gambling Amendment Bill (No 3)
24 September 2015 — Clauses 1 to 3 (continued)
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Accident Compensation (Financial Responsibility and Transparency) Amendment Bill
23 September 2015 — Third Reading
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Oral Questions
17 September 2015
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Accident Compensation (Financial Responsibility and Transparency) Amendment Bill
17 September 2015 — Second Reading
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Tariff (Free Trade Agreement between New Zealand and the Republic of Korea) Amendment Bill
17 September 2015 — Second Reading
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Parental Leave and Employment Protection (Six Months’ Paid Leave and Work Contact Hours) Amendment Bill
16 September 2015 — First Reading
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Oral Questions
9 September 2015
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Gambling Amendment Bill (No 3)
9 September 2015 — Part 1 Class 4 Gambling
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Gambling Amendment Bill (No 3)
9 September 2015 — Part 2 Miscellaneous matters
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Points of Order — Leave for Introduction and First Reading—Immigration (Refugee Quota) Amendment Bill
8 September 2015
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Employment Standards Legislation Bill
8 September 2015 — First Reading
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Passports Amendment Bill (No 2)
8 September 2015 — Second Reading
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Te Kawerau ā Maki Claims Settlement Bill
8 September 2015 — Third Reading
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Third Readings
27 August 2015
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Health and Safety Reform Bill
25 August 2015 — Part 4 Enforcement and other matters (continued)
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Health and Safety Reform Bill
25 August 2015 — Part 5 Miscellaneous provisions
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Health and Safety Reform Bill
25 August 2015 — Clauses 1 and 2
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Health and Safety Reform Bill
20 August 2015 — Part 3 Engagement, worker participation, and representation (continued)
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Health and Safety Reform Bill
19 August 2015 — Part 1 Health and safety at work
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Health and Safety Reform Bill
19 August 2015 — Part 2 Health and safety duties
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Minimum Wage (Contractor Remuneration) Amendment Bill
12 August 2015 — First Reading
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Oral Questions
11 August 2015
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Hawke’s Bay Regional Planning Committee Bill
11 August 2015 — Third Reading
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Estimates Debate — Environment Sector (continued)
28 July 2015
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Te Kawerau ā Maki Claims Settlement Bill
30 June 2015 — Second Reading
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Oral Questions
⚠️ not imported yet
18 June 2015
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Passports Amendment Bill (No 2)
⚠️ not imported yet
18 June 2015 — First Reading
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Social Assistance (Portability to Cook Islands, Niue, and Tokelau) Bill
⚠️ not imported yet
18 June 2015 — Third Reading
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General Debate
17 June 2015
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Oral Questions
4 June 2015