Ombudsman Swearing in, Mr Nooapii Tearea

Great day at Parliament as we had the swearing in of the new Ombudsman Mr Nooapii Tearea. Nukutere’s College year 10 students were also attended part of the ceremony which was great. Mr Nooapii Tearea was appointed by warrant under the hand of the Queen’s Representative Sir Tom Marsters KBE, acting on the recommendation of […]

Clerk and Staff of Parliament meets the US Embassy Defense Attaché

Newly appointed Clerk of Parliament, Mr Tangata Vainerere along with the Parliamentary staff met with Army Colonel James G. McAden of the US Defence Attaché from Wellington, New Zealand; and Mr Ted Danowitz, Political and Economic Officer of the US Consulate Auckland Office 10am Tuesday 27th November 2018.   Colonel McAden and Mr Danowitz’s short visit […]

Parliament staff workshop to complete survey on Parliamentary Control of Public Spending

On Monday 26 November 2018, a Parliament staff workshop on Parliamentary Control of Public Spending was conducted at Parliament House. The workshop was instigated by newly appointed Clerk of Parliament, Mr Tangata Vainerere. The idea derived following a request of assistance to the Clerk by two Parliamentary staff members, Tai Manavaroa and Tangi Mataio who […]

UN resident Coordinator meets the Clerk and staff of Parliament

The United Nation Resident Coordinator, Ms. Simona Marinescu and UNDP Resident Representative Ms. Yvette Kerslake scheduled visit to the Speaker of Parliament, Hon Niki Rattle who sends her apology while away on Parliamentary travel, alternatively met with the new Clerk of Parliament Mr Tangata Vainerere and staff of Parliament on Monday afternoon of the 26th […]