Maiden Speeches
Parliament's new bible
Parliament's Clerk has just published a new edition of Parliament's own bible, a vast and fascinating compendium of our democracy - Parliamentary Practice in New Zealand. Audio
Meet the new MPs: Labour
The 42 new MPs in Parliament each give an introductory speech. We’re collecting them. Here are the new Labour Party MPs. - UPDATED - Video
Meet the new MPs: ACT
There are 42 new MPs in Parliament. They each give an introductory speech. We’re collecting them. Here are the new ACT MPs. - UPDATED - Video
Meet the new MPs: Greens
There are 42 new MPs in Parliament. They each give an introductory speech. We’re collecting them for you. Here are the new Green Party MPs. - UPDATED - Video
Meet the new MPs: Te Pāti Māori
There are 42 new MPs in Parliament. They each give an introductory speech. We’re collecting them for you. Here are the new MPs from Te Pāti Māori. Video
Paul Eagle holds back tears in maiden speech
New MPs are continuing to spell out what's brought them into politics and what they hope to achieve over the next three years in their first speeches to Parliament. Yesterday, it was the turn of the… Audio