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MPs of the 49th Parliament of New Zealand were officially sworn in at a special ceremony in Parliament this afternoon.
The 122 MPs, 33 of whom are new to Parliament, have all sworn allegiance to the Queen.
New Mangere MP Sua William Sio had wanted to be sworn in in Samoan, but was refused. That did not stop him - he gave his oath in both Samoan and English.
National MP Lockwood Smith has been sworn in as the new Speaker of the House.
- NEWSTALK ZB