Most recent appearances in parliament
If this MP has contributed more than once to a debate, only one speech is shown.
- Roading—Wellington - Levin Road (16 Dec 2009)
Interjection: "I seek leave to table a Ministry of Transport document dated 10 December 2008, which shows that Transmission Gully will increase congestion, will reduce rail patronage by 13 percent, and could take substantially longer to open than the coastal route."
- Adjournment - Sittings of the House (16 Dec 2009)
Speech expand: "It is that time again when we all look back on the year that has passed and make wishes and predictions for the year ahead. I will spend a few minutes sharing my New Year wishes. ..."
- Local Government (Auckland Law Reform) Bill - First Reading (15 Dec 2009)
Speech expand: "Not surprisingly the Local Government (Auckland Law Reform) Bill is a terrible bill. It is a Machiavellian bill that strips away layers of democracy in Auckland and siphons off most of the key functions of the Auckland Council into council-owned companies, ..."
- Auckland, Local Government Reform—Minister’s Statements (15 Dec 2009)
Question: "When the third Auckland Council bill is passed, and almost all of the functions of the Auckland Council are siphoned off into Crown-owned companies that will be stacked with his political appointees, what will there be left for Auckland councillors to do?"
- Dairy Farming—Prime Minister’s Statement (8 Dec 2009)
Question: "Is he aware that animal welfare is an increasingly important consideration for consumers around the world? Why on earth would the Government support a new form of factory farming that will alienate many of our overseas consumers, including those who are attracted to New Zealand dairy products because they are promoted as being free-range and grass-fed?"