Speaker Charles Statham in his chair
The Speaker
Articles
The House of Representatives
New Zealand's Parliament dates back to 1854, just 14 years after the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi and the beginning of the European settlement of the country. For most of its history as a nation state, New Zealand has had some form of elected government. Read the full article
Page 7 - The Speaker
The Speaker, who is elected by MPs, has a key role in representing the House to the Crown and in presiding over the
Parliament Buildings
Parliament buildings have been modified, destroyed by fire, half-built and restored; the parliamentary places and spaces have formed an important part of New Zealand's history. Read the full article
Page 6 - A workplace
Many people call Parliament their workplace, but for MPs and others, the parliamentary complex has not always been the ideal place to spend long
Parliament's culture and traditions
Explore Parliament's rich history and its colourful culture and traditions. Read the full article
Page 5 - Bad language
In the cut and thrust of Parliament's debating chamber, there are rules about what can and cannot be said.
