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
Current Speaker Gerry Brownlee at his confirmation as Speaker with Governor-General Cindy Kiro
The Speaker, Ronald Algie (wearing the wig and gown), 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.
Sir Charles Clifford, ca 1860
The House of Representatives is the sole chamber of the New Zealand Parliament. The House passes laws, provides ministers to form the Cabinet, and supervises the work of government. It is also respons
Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives
…Representatives, commonly known as the speaker of the House (Māori: te mana whakawā o te Whare), 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…
New Zealand House of Representatives Debating Chamber
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
The debating chamber of the House of Representatives; the speaker's chair is at the rear and centre in the room.