NZ First MP Clayton Mitchell admitted he was very new to politics. Photo / George Novak
Tauranga-based New Zealand First MP Clayton Mitchell admits his political career has taken off like an "unexpected rocket" but hopes he can sustain it.
The former Tauranga City councillor made his maiden speech as a new member of the 51st New Zealand Parliament in front of fellow members, the Speaker,
and his family yesterday.
"I am very honoured and humbled to have this opportunity to present myself here today as a new member of Parliament with high hopes, big dreams and positive aspirations," Mr Mitchell said.
"Mr Speaker, my political career has taken off like an unexpected rocket, and one which I hope doesn't end like the kind you get at The Warehouse before Guy Fawkes. More like the long-standing spaceship Discovery, which has had over 27 years of take-offs, research missions and successful landings."
He admitted he was very new to politics but said he realised that, if he wanted something done, he had to be prepared to do it himself.
