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Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives
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In New Zealand, the speaker of the House of Representatives, commonly known as the speaker of the House, is the presiding officer and highest authority of the New Zealand House of Representatives. The individual who holds the position is elected by members of the House from among their number in the first session after each general election. They hold one of the highest-ranking offices in New Zealand. The current Speaker is Gerry Brownlee, who was elected on 5 December 2023.
Current Speaker Gerry Brownlee at his confirmation as Speaker with Governor-General Cindy Kiro
Current Speaker Gerry Brownlee at his confirmation as Speaker with Governor-General Cindy Kiro
The Speaker, Ronald Algie (wearing a wig and robes), seated in the chair in the debating chamber, 1966
The Speaker, Ronald Algie (wearing a wig and robes), seated in the chair in the debating chamber, 1966
Speaker Sir Arthur Guinness, wearing the speaker's wig, 1911. The formal wig fell into disuse some decades later.
Speaker Sir Arthur Guinness, wearing the speaker's wig, 1911. The formal wig fell into disuse some decades later.
Image: Sir Charles Clifford, ca 1860
Image: Sir Charles Clifford, ca 1860
New Zealand House of Representatives
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The House of Representatives is the sole chamber of the New Zealand Parliament. The House passes laws, provides ministers to form Cabinet, and supervises the work of government. It is also responsible for adopting the state's budgets and approving the state's accounts.
New Zealand House of Representatives
New Zealand House of Representatives
Montage of portraits depicting members of the House, the Serjeant-at-Arms, and the Clerk of the House, during the Second Parliament in 1860.
Montage of portraits depicting members of the House, the Serjeant-at-Arms, and the Clerk of the House, during the Second Parliament in 1860.
Example of a House of Representatives ballot paper used in MMP elections
Example of a House of Representatives ballot paper used in MMP elections
The mace is carried into Parliament by the Serjeant-at-Arms during the Opening of the 29th Parliament, 1950
The mace is carried into Parliament by the Serjeant-at-Arms during the Opening of the 29th Parliament, 1950