Most recent appearances in parliament
If this MP has contributed more than once to a debate, only one speech is shown.
- Local Government (Auckland Law Reform) Bill - First Reading (15 Dec 2009)
Speech expand: "Prior to the dinner break Shane Jones, who wants to be the leader of the Labour Party one day—and that may come sooner rather than later—talked about how National had ruined any chance of Auckland City moving ahead in a progressive way, because of ..."
- Māori Affairs, Minister—Statements (15 Dec 2009)
Question: "How has the Minister worked with the Government to allow the voice of Māori to be heard in the review of the Foreshore and Seabed Act?"
- Education (Polytechnics) Amendment Bill - In Committee (15 Dec 2009)
Speech: "I move, That the question be now put."
- Education (Polytechnics) Amendment Bill - Second Reading (10 Dec 2009)
Intervention: "I raise a point of order, Mr Speaker. I first came into this House in 1993. Many of the people on the other side of the House have continued to mispronounce my name and I take great offence. I take great offence especially at the mispronunciation of the name of my colleague Georgina te Heuheu. To pronounce it as “te Hoho” is an absolute disgrace."
- Maori Commercial Aquaculture Claims Settlement (Regional Agreements) Amendment Bill - Second Reading (8 Dec 2009)
Speech: "I will not take too much of the House’s time tonight."