Whanganui Chronicle
  • Whanganui Chronicle home
  • Latest news
  • Sport
  • Business
  • Opinion
  • Lifestyle
  • Property
  • Death notices
  • Classifieds

Subscriptions

  • Herald Premium
  • Viva Premium
  • The Listener
  • BusinessDesk

Sections

  • Latest news
  • On The Up
  • Sport
  • Business
  • Opinion
  • Lifestyle
  • Property
    • All Property
    • Residential property listings
  • Rural
    • All Rural
    • Dairy farming
    • Sheep & beef farming
    • Horticulture
    • Animal health
    • Rural business
    • Rural life
    • Rural technology

Locations

  • Taranaki
  • National Park
  • Whakapapa
  • Ohakune
  • Raetihi
  • Taihape
  • Marton
  • Feilding
  • Palmerston North

Media

  • Video
  • Photo galleries
  • Today's Paper - E-Editions
  • Photo sales
  • Classifieds

Weather

  • New Plymouth
  • Whanganui
  • Palmertson North
  • Levin

NZME Network

  • Advertise with NZME
  • OneRoof
  • Driven Car Guide
  • BusinessDesk
  • Newstalk ZB
  • Sunlive
  • ZM
  • The Hits
  • Coast
  • Radio Hauraki
  • The Alternative Commentary Collective
  • Gold
  • Flava
  • iHeart Radio
  • Hokonui
  • Radio Wanaka
  • iHeartCountry New Zealand
  • Restaurant Hub
  • NZME Events

SubscribeSign In
Advertisement
Advertise with NZME.
Home / Whanganui Chronicle

Te Tai Hauāuru MP Adrian Rurawhe elected Speaker of the House of Representatives

Jacob McSweeny
By Jacob McSweeny
Assistant news director·Whanganui Chronicle·
24 Aug, 2022 05:00 AM3 mins to read

Subscribe to listen

Access to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.
Already a subscriber?  Sign in here

Listening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.
‌
Save

    Share this article

Adrian Rurawhe is confirmed as the new Speaker of the House. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Adrian Rurawhe is confirmed as the new Speaker of the House. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Te Tai Hauāuru MP Adrian Rurawhe has officially been elected as Speaker, the highest officer role in the New Zealand House of Representatives.

Rurawhe's nomination was put forward by Labour MP Dr Duncan Webb and seconded by fellow Labour MP Barbara Edmonds with no other nominations received.

He then went on to be confirmed by the Governor-General.

After he was confirmed on Wednesday, Rurawhe acknowledged the House and said the members had done him a "huge honour" in electing him.

"I think it's really important I state here today that I will carry on the long tradition of upholding the rights and privileges of this House."

Advertisement
Advertise with NZME.
Advertisement
Advertise with NZME.

He said it would be his expectation the House would hold the Government to account and he told the Opposition Leader and other party leaders he would ensure they would be able to do so.

As Deputy Speaker, he had been presiding over Question Time every Thursday since the end of last year.

"I have noticed a few things about Question Time that could be improved," he said, which was followed by a loud round of applause from MPs.

Advertisement
Advertise with NZME.

"And unfortunately they are numerous."

He said the Government could be shorter and more succinct when it answered its own members' questions.

They could do that by asking more supplementary questions, Rurawhe said.

Supplementary questions are follow-up questions to clarify an answer to the primary questions put to Ministers each sitting day.

Discover more

Dave Hill ready to take another shot at election to Whanganui District Council

23 Aug 05:00 PM

Whanganui records 38 new Covid cases

23 Aug 02:45 AM

Sarjeant Gallery's extension will take on new look

24 Aug 04:00 AM

Couple offer warm and friendly visitor experience in Whanganui

23 Aug 05:00 PM

"Failure to do so will see Opposition get more supplementary questions.

"That is one thing I can do."

There would be an opportunity for more robust debate, but it had to be done in fairness, he said.

He acknowledged former Speaker Trevor Mallard as a friend, colleague and mentor with a particular mention of carrying on his work to make the House a more family-friendly environment.

Whanganui MP Steph Lewis could be seen in the House with her baby in her arms.

Rurawhe then received congratulations from Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, before the Leader of the Opposition, Christopher Luxon, also welcomed him to the role.

Advertisement
Advertise with NZME.

Ardern said when she first asked Rurawhe some years ago about considering the role, he was hesitant.

"In my mind, this was the first sign that you were perfect for the role," Ardern said.

Other party leaders followed and waiata were sung from the public gallery where Rurawhe's family and friends were gathered.

Te Pāti Māori co-leaders Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi welcomed Rurawhe on what they called a historic day.

"It is a huge privilege to formally congratulate Adrian today on behalf of Te Pāti Māori and the people of Te Tai Hauāuru," Ngarewa-Packer said.

She acknowledged Rurawhe's whānau and their shared whakapapa.

Advertisement
Advertise with NZME.

"The relationships between Rātana and Taranaki are deep and strong to this day, and our people share the immense pride of te iwi mōrehu today."

Save

    Share this article

Latest from Whanganui Chronicle

Whanganui Chronicle

Matariki 2025: Whanganui, Ruapehu to feature in national celebration

13 Jun 05:00 PM
Whanganui Chronicle

Wharf work fast-tracked due to erosion and contamination concerns

13 Jun 05:00 PM
Premium
Lifestyle

Opinion: Winter planting tips for garlic, onions and more

13 Jun 05:00 PM

It was just a stopover – 18 months later, they call it home

sponsored
Advertisement
Advertise with NZME.
Recommended for you
'Haunted by pain': Tourist campervan crash victim thankful to be alive
New Zealand

'Haunted by pain': Tourist campervan crash victim thankful to be alive

14 Jun 07:45 PM
Minnesota lawmaker killed in ‘politically motivated assassination’ - governor
World

Minnesota lawmaker killed in ‘politically motivated assassination’ - governor

14 Jun 07:11 PM
Adams signs $65m NBA deal
NBA

Adams signs $65m NBA deal

14 Jun 07:09 PM
Israel, Iran trade threats as conflict escalates
World

Israel, Iran trade threats as conflict escalates

14 Jun 06:48 PM
'Our home': Ex-rugby star's emotional plea as Western Springs consultation comes to close
Sport

'Our home': Ex-rugby star's emotional plea as Western Springs consultation comes to close

14 Jun 06:25 PM

Latest from Whanganui Chronicle

Matariki 2025: Whanganui, Ruapehu to feature in national celebration

Matariki 2025: Whanganui, Ruapehu to feature in national celebration

13 Jun 05:00 PM

The broadcast will feature music performances pre-recorded at Whanganui’s Duncan Pavilion.

Wharf work fast-tracked due to erosion and contamination concerns

Wharf work fast-tracked due to erosion and contamination concerns

13 Jun 05:00 PM
Premium
Opinion: Winter planting tips for garlic, onions and more

Opinion: Winter planting tips for garlic, onions and more

13 Jun 05:00 PM
Shed emerges as winner at architecture awards

Shed emerges as winner at architecture awards

13 Jun 05:00 PM
The woman behind NZ’s first PAK’nSAVE
sponsored

The woman behind NZ’s first PAK’nSAVE

NZ Herald
  • About NZ Herald
  • Meet the journalists
  • Newsletters
  • Classifieds
  • Help & support
  • Contact us
  • House rules
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of use
  • Competition terms & conditions
  • Our use of AI
Subscriber Services
  • Whanganui Chronicle e-edition
  • Manage your print subscription
  • Manage your digital subscription
  • Subscribe to Herald Premium
  • Subscribe to the Whanganui Chronicle
  • Gift a subscription
  • Subscriber FAQs
  • Subscription terms & conditions
  • Promotions and subscriber benefits
NZME Network
  • Whanganui Chronicle
  • The New Zealand Herald
  • The Northland Age
  • The Northern Advocate
  • Waikato Herald
  • Bay of Plenty Times
  • Rotorua Daily Post
  • Hawke's Bay Today
  • Viva
  • NZ Listener
  • Newstalk ZB
  • BusinessDesk
  • OneRoof
  • Driven Car Guide
  • iHeart Radio
  • Restaurant Hub
NZME
  • NZME Events
  • About NZME
  • NZME careers
  • Advertise with NZME
  • Digital self-service advertising
  • Book your classified ad
  • Photo sales
  • © Copyright 2025 NZME Publishing Limited
TOP
search by queryly Advanced Search