The Speaker-Elect will travel to Government House and present himself or herself to the Governor-General and ask for confirmation of the House’s choice.
When the Governor-General confirms the House’s choice as Speaker, from that moment on the Speaker is fully in office.
Media wanting to attend this ceremony must register their attendance by 10am on Tuesday 20 December, providing the names of those attending.
Media representatives must be on site by 1.40pm and must have appropriate identification. Media that are not on site by that time will not be admitted to Government House. Media are also reminded that a reasonable standard of dress is expected at Government House.
For more information on the Confirmation of the Speaker-Elect, visit: http://www.parliament.nz
To register your attendance, please contact Government House Public Affairs Advisor, Rebekah Clement, on 021 243 7958.