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50 years of the Ombudsman in New Zealand  50 years of the Ombudsman in New Zealand  Presentation by Dr the Right Honourable Lockwood Smith, Speaker of the House of Representatives, at a Reception in the Grand Hall, Parliament  2 October 2012  As Winston Churchill reminded us in 1947, “indeed it has been said that democracy is a form of government which may be rationally defended not as being good, but as being less bad than any other”. Governance is inevitably fraught with compromise, and

http://www.parliament.nz/mi-NZ/?document=50SpeakSpeech2012011 2012-01-09T12:10:00Z

Legislative Accountability: Getting the balance right -the availability of House time for the Government’s legislative programme  Commonwealth Speakers and Presiding Officers Conference  Legislative Accountability: Getting the balance right -the availability of House time for the Government’s legislative programme  Trinidad and Tobago  Monday 9th January, 2012  The limited time available for the House to conduct its business places pressure on the Government’s legislative programme. While this tension can provide a safeguard against unfettered legislative activity, governments in New Zealand over many years have sought to supplement

http://www.parliament.nz/mi-NZ/?document=49SpeakSpeech190820101 2010-08-19T12:38:00Z

Launch of the AtoJsOnline  Launch of the AtoJsOnline  Grand Hall at Parliament House  5pm to 6.30pm  For the first time a substantial block of the historic Appendices to the Journals of the House of Representatives (A to Js) published by Parliament, is being made available in digital form, through the internet. It is “A to Js Online”.  We are here to launch the digitisation of 24 volumes covering the 1860s and 1870s – a small but vital part of the entire set of volumes. These

http://www.parliament.nz/mi-NZ/?document=49SpeakSpeech110520101 2010-05-12T00:00:00Z

The role of the Speaker: New Zealand Centre for Public Law public lecture  The role of the Speaker: New Zealand Centre for Public Law public lecture  Rutherford House Lecture Theatre, Wellington  1230pm, Tuesday 11 May 2010  The role of the Speaker is inextricably entwined with the evolution of parliamentary democracy, which was so hard fought for over so many centuries in England.   King John didn’t affix his seal to the Magna Carta at Runnymede in 1215 because he had some great vision of

http://www.parliament.nz/mi-NZ/?document=49SpeakSpeech090220101 2010-02-09T00:00:00Z

Launch of Simultaneous Interpretation in the House  Launch of Simultaneous Interpretation in the House  Grand Hall at Parliament House  6pm to 7.30pm  Greetings, Office of the Clerk, Parliamentary Service,   Tihei mauri ora  Tuia ki runga  Tuia ki raro  Tuia ki roto  Tuia ki waho  Tuia te here tangata  Ka rongo te po, ka rongo te ao  E nga mana, e nga reo,   E nga karanga maha e huihui nei, tena tatou katoa.  Translation  Behold the breath of life  Fasten above  Bind below  Unite from within  Unify the outer  Unify the strand of man  Listen constantly night and day  To those

http://www.parliament.nz/mi-NZ/?document=49SpeakSpeech031120091 2009-11-03T00:00:00Z

Speech to Commonwealth Parliamentary Association - 18th Australian and Pacific Regional Seminar  Speech to Commonwealth Parliamentary Association - 18th Australian and Pacific Regional Seminar  NZ Parliament, Wellington, New Zealand.  3 November, 2009, 10.30am , Select Committee Rooms 1/2 Bowen House.  Opening Address  The Hon Dr Lockwood Smith  Speaker of the House of Representatives  President of the CPA New Zealand Branch  I am very pleased to be here today to open this, the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association’s 18th Australian and Pacific Regional Seminar, in Wellington.  I am particularly heartened to welcome

http://www.parliament.nz/mi-NZ/?document=49SpeakSpeech021120091 2009-11-02T00:00:00Z

Foreword to Commonwealth Parliamentary Association 18th Australian and Pacific Regional Seminar, Wellington  Foreword to Commonwealth Parliamentary Association 18th Australian and Pacific Regional Seminar, Wellington  2 November 2009  The Hon Dr Lockwood Smith  President of the New Zealand Branch of the CPA  Speaker of the House of Representatives of New Zealand  The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) has an important role in supporting and helping strengthen Parliamentary democracy in the New Zealand, Australian and Pacific Regions.  The 18th Australian and Pacific Regional Seminar to be held in Wellington will

http://www.parliament.nz/mi-NZ/?document=00SpeakSpeech060520091 2009-05-06T00:00:00Z

The New Zealand Parliament, the Parliamentary process and the Role of the Speaker  The New Zealand Parliament, the Parliamentary process and the Role of the Speaker  Address to the NZ Business and Parliament Trust Seminar, Legislative Council Chamber, Parliament House  9.10 am Wednesday 6 May 2009  Welcome to Parliament, New Zealand’s sovereign law-making body.  New Zealand inherited the Westminster parliamentary system’s history and tradition, much of which continues to influence what we do and how we do it.  Our own history and experience has, however, brought

http://www.parliament.nz/mi-NZ/?document=00SpeakSpeech240420091 2009-04-25T00:00:00Z

Speech prepared for delivery at the ANZAC Day Commemoration Service  Speech prepared for delivery at the ANZAC Day Commemoration Service  Commonwealth war cemetery, Yokohama, Japan  Saturday 25 April, 2009  Here, today, in this small enclave of the Hodogaya Commonwealth War Cemetery in Yokohama, we gather to commemorate those of the Commonwealth who died during the war with Japan and as members of the Jay Force who came to moderate the peace of war’s end.   One we remember is William Brody, 5th Engineer on the

http://www.parliament.nz/mi-NZ/?document=48SpeakSpeech26920081 2008-09-26T00:00:00Z

Europe in the Changing World challenges, priorities and research collaboration  Europe in the Changing World challenges, priorities and research collaboration  Christchurch Club, 154 Worcester Street, Christchurch  7.00pm, Friday 26 September, 2008  May I first thank the National Centre for Research on Europe for the invitation to participate in this conference aptly named Europe in the Changing World: challenges, priorities and research collaboration.  May I also congratulate Martin and his team on the Annual Review of the Centre. I read it with interest and

http://www.parliament.nz/mi-NZ/?document=48SpeakSpeech25092008a1 2008-09-25T00:00:00Z

End of Session speech  End of Session speech  Thursday, 25 September 2008  Members of Parliament, as the 2008 parliamentary year comes to a close, we also come to the end of another Parliamentary term. In the traditional way I wish to pay tribute to all the people who contribute to the efficient functioning of this House.  First I must acknowledge the support of my colleague and Deputy Speaker Clem Simich, who like myself is retiring at the end of this Parliament. He has given

http://www.parliament.nz/mi-NZ/?document=00SpeakSpeech250920081 2008-09-25T00:00:00Z

Valedictory speech: Hon Margaret Wilson MP  Valedictory speech: Hon Margaret Wilson MP  25 September 2008  Mr/Madam Speaker, Members I thank you for the opportunity to make a few comments before I retire from Parliament. The valedictory speech is one of the few opportunities a Member has to speak freely in the House – though I feel compelled to note it must be within Standing Orders!  The final address is also the opportunity to reflect on your Parliamentary experience and acknowledge those who have

http://www.parliament.nz/mi-NZ/?document=48SpeakSpeech180920081 2008-09-18T00:00:00Z

The role of the Speaker and the relevance of Parliament  The role of the Speaker and the relevance of Parliament  Leadership NZ  Select Committee Room 3, Parliament House   18 September 2008  It is with great pleasure that I welcome you here today. I find it particularly rewarding to know that leaders such as yourselves take time out from your roles for professional development. Not only that, I am impressed, and relieved, that you recognise the importance of understanding this place called ‘Wellington’

http://www.parliament.nz/mi-NZ/?document=00SpeakSpeech18092008a1 2008-09-18T00:00:00Z

Inaugural Shirley Smith lecture  Inaugural Shirley Smith lecture  Women-in-Law Committee, Wellington District Law Society  18 September 2008, 6.10 pm  May I thank the Wellington Women Lawyers for the invitation to deliver the Inaugural Shirley Smith Lecture. I regard it as a privilege to be asked to speak in honour of such a distinguished woman, lawyer and citizen. It is difficult to describe how important her example was to so many women entering the legal profession in the 1960s. In 1966,

http://www.parliament.nz/mi-NZ/?document=48SpeakSpeech150920081 2008-09-15T00:00:00Z

Speech to launch the book Parliament’s Library – to mark the 150th anniversary of the Parliamentary Library  Speech to launch the book Parliament’s Library – to mark the 150th anniversary of the Parliamentary Library  Grand Hall, Parliament Buildings, Wellington  6.15pm Wednesday 10 September 2008  Former Speakers of the House and chairs of the Library Committee,   The Honourable Jonathan Hunt and the Honourable Doug Kidd.   Members of Parliament.  Clerk of the House, Mary Harris and her predecessor David McGee.  General Manager of Parliamentary Service, Geoff Thorn and

http://www.parliament.nz/mi-NZ/?document=48SpeakSpeech110920081 2008-09-11T00:00:00Z

Leadership - Commerce Commission conference  Leadership - Commerce Commission conference  Wellington Conference Centre, Renouf Centre  11 September 2008  May I first thank the Commission for the invitation to speak at your conference. May I also take the opportunity to say how much I enjoyed working with the Commission during my time as Minister of Commerce. I think it is fair to say that in recent times the Commission has faced many challenges as it has evolved its role as the protector and

http://www.parliament.nz/mi-NZ/?document=48SpeakSpeech090920081 2008-09-09T00:00:00Z

Reception to celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the independence of Indonesia and the 50 years of Indonesia New Zealand bilateral diplomatic relations  Reception to celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the independence of Indonesia and the 50 years of Indonesia—New Zealand bilateral diplomatic relations  9 September 2008   Ambassador Amris Hassan  The Honourable Phil Goff representing the Government,  Tim Groser representing the Opposition,   Members of Parliament,  Excellencies and Members of the Diplomatic corps,  Distinguished guests,  Ladies and Gentlemen.  E nga mana, E nga reo, Rau rangatira ma, tena koutou katoa.  It is an

http://www.parliament.nz/mi-NZ/?document=00SpeakSpeech060820081 2008-08-06T00:00:00Z

Opening remarks to introduce His Excellency Mr Fernando La Sama de Araújo President (Speaker) of the Timorese parliamentary delegation  Opening remarks to introduce His Excellency Mr Fernando La Sama de Araújo President (Speaker) of the Timorese parliamentary delegation  Executive Wing theatrette, Parliament Buildings, Wellington  5.45pm Wednesday 6 August 2008  I would like to welcome you all here tonight and say it gives me great pleasure to host this event.  First of all because it is a privilege to have Mr Fernando La Sama de

http://www.parliament.nz/mi-NZ/?document=00SpeakSpeech050820081 2008-08-05T00:00:00Z

Opening remarks at function to celebrate the centenary of the North Island main trunk   Opening remarks at function to celebrate the centenary of the North Island main trunk   Grand Hall, Parliament, Wellington  6.00pm, Tuesday 5 August 2008  Deputy Prime Minister, Michael Cullen, Transport Minister Annette King, Ministerial colleagues, Members of Parliament, Cam Moore from OnTrack, Don Elder from Solid Energy, distinguished guests and train enthusiasts.  It gives me enormous pleasure to host this event tonight, marking the centenary of the completion of

http://www.parliament.nz/mi-NZ/?document=00SpeakSpeech240620081 2008-06-24T00:00:00Z

Opening of refurbished Parliamentary PlayHouse  Opening of refurbished Parliamentary PlayHouse  Tuesday 24 June 2008, 10:15am  It is always a pleasure to be involved in the opening of something which will enhance the working conditions or the facilities for staff and Members. That is even more so, when it is a facility whose prime purpose is the care of children – in this case the children of staff and Members.  The Parliamentary PlayHouse has a fine tradition of involving staff and Members. None of