Most recent appearances in parliament
If this MP has contributed more than once to a debate, only one speech is shown.
- Whanganui Iwi (Wanganui (Kaitoke) Prison and Northern Part of Wanganui Forest) On-account Settlement Bill - First Reading (19 Nov 2009)
Speech expand: "I move, That the Whanganui Iwi (Wanganui (Kaitoke) Prison and Northern Part of Wanganui Forest) On-account Settlement Bill be now read a first time.At the appropriate time I intend to move that the Whanganui Iwi (Whanganui (Kaitoke) Prison and ..."
- Ngāti Apa (North Island) Claims Settlement Bill - First Reading (17 Nov 2009)
Speech expand: "I move, That the Ngāti Apa (North Island) Claims Settlement Bill be now read a first time.At the appropriate time, I intend to move that the bill be considered by the Māori Affairs Committee, that the committee finally report to the House on or ..."
- Local Government (Auckland Council) Bill - Second Reading (15 Sep 2009)
Speech expand: "Tēnā koe, Mr Assistant Speaker. Tēnā tātou. I would like to acknowledge the work of the officials, and members of the select committee, and all of those who made submissions. Over two decades ago an esteemed group met in Auckland to hear the Ōrākei ..."
- Crown Retail Deposit Guarantee Scheme Bill - First Reading (8 Sep 2009)
Speech expand: "Tēnā koe, Mr Assistant Speaker. Tēnā tātou katoa. This is a very good time to be introducing certainty into any discussion about the retail deposit guarantee scheme. In the space of 24 hours, three surveys have been released that provide us with ..."
- Estimates Debate - In Committee (25 Aug 2009)
Speech expand: "Tēnā koe, Mr Chairperson. Tēnā koutou katoa. There is one word that dominates the report of the Social Services Committee on Vote Social Development and Vote Youth Development. It is a word that has been found throughout all the reports in this estimates ..."