Highlights from the House - 21 December, 2011

Today marks the opening of the 50th Parliament - 157 years after the first.

Confirmation of Election of Speaker 2011:

Death of Former Members:

Usher of the Black Rod:

Members of the House of Representatives Proceed to the Legislative Council Chambers:

Speech from the Throne - Part 1:

Members of the House of Representatives Proceed from the Legislative Council Chambers - Part 2:

The House has adjourned at will resume on 7 February, 2012. The House sitting programme can be found here - http://www.parliament.nz