Valedictory Statement
'No room for unbridled anger' - Kennedy Graham's valedictory
In Kennedy Graham's farewell address to Parliament he laid out his philosophy of political decision making, and compared his career in politics to that of a snail, only backwards. Listen to his full… Audio
'Today is a day of thanks' - Hekia Parata's valedictory
Hekia Parata says farewell to Parliament, calling New Zealand a "small, smart, sassy nation." Listen to her valedictory in full. Audio
'Politics was the price to pay for a better NZ' - Craig Foss' valedictory
Departing National MP Craig Foss says he's always tried to stick to his values during his 12 years as an MP. Audio
'I remain that loyal old labrador' - Chester Borrows' valedictory
National's "lefty" MP Chester Borrows says goodbye to the House after 12 years as an MP. Audio
'I've made many friendships across this chamber' -Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga's valedictory
Departing National MP Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga shares stories of being mistaken for a Labour MP and helping a teenage mother living in a garage as he gives his farewell statement to the House. Audio
'Chemical cowboy country' - Steffan Browning's Valedictory
Green MP Steffan Browning says farewell to the House with a critique of the Government's environmental record. Audio
'I'll miss the people in this Parliament' - Jo Goodhew's Valedictory
National's Jo Goodhew reflects on 12 years as an MP in her final farewell adress to Parliament. Audio
'Parliament belongs to the people' - Lindsay Tisch Valedictory
In his farewell address to Parliament National MP Lindsay Tisch says he's had an interest in politics since his school days last century. Audio
'It's been a great ride' - Maurice Williamson's valedictory
Valedictory statements are frequently funny as well as insightful. Maurice Williamson's was memorable for his stories told with a famously edgy humour. Audio
'I did relish the hand to hand combat' - Clayton Cosgrove's valedictory
At the age of 14 Clayton Cosgrove signed up for the Labour Party having no idea that he would end up serving 18 years as an MP. Audio
'Enable an equitable society' - Jono Naylor's valedictory
Departing National MP Jono Naylor has used his valedictory statement to encourage people to champion views that aren't neccessarily in their self-interests. Audio
'It has been a hell of a ride' - Murray McCully's valedictory
National's Murray McCully says goodbye to the house after three decades as an MP. Audio
'We govern a beautiful peaceful country' - Sue Moroney's valedictory
Labour MP Sue Moroney reflects on her 12 years of work on issues such as workers' rights, transport, and housing in her valedictory statement. Audio
'Thank you for your support'- Barbara Stewart's valedictory
A final riposte, a funny story, a tearful goodbye. Valedictory Speeches are as different as the MPs that give them. This is the Valedictory Statement of New Zealand First MP Barbara Stewart. Audio
'Motivated by the love of the land' - Catherine Delahunty's valedictory
Departing Green MP Catherine Delahunty says goodbye to the House with satirical poetry, waiata, and cautionary words for the future. Audio