Gerry Brownlee

Gerry Brownlee

politician New Zealand

Gerry Brownlee is a prominent New Zealand politician representing the National Party. He has served as a Member of Parliament since 1996 and has held various key positions, including Minister of Defence and Minister of Transport. Known for his strong leadership and articulate communication, Brownlee has been a significant figure in New Zealand politics, particularly during times of government transition and reform. His recent comments regarding the use of 'Aotearoa' in Parliament reflect his commitment to preserving the freedom of speech within the legislative framework while recognizing the cultural significance of the term.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
3 wks
Reach
10,979
Power
478$
Sentiment
4.75
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 4 4.75 0.18% +30% 4,822,233 10,979 $210,000 478$
Totals 4 4,822,233 10,979 $210,000 478$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Jackson needn’t have bothered. Luxon’s absence was obvious. 5

Thomas Coughlan Jackson David Seymour Chloe Swarbrick Tamatha Paul Cushla Tangaere Manuel Duncan Webb Chris Hipkins Christopher Luxon Winston Peters Shane Jones Paul Goldsmith Erica Stanford James Meager Carl Bates
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: With a whimper rather than a bang, Treaty Principles Bill is buried – for now: Thomas Coughlan

New Zealand New Zealand: Gerry Brownlee suspended proceedings in Parliament due to a breach of rules. 5

Duncan Garner Rawiri Waititi Debbie Ngarewa Packer Hana Rawhiti Maipi Clarke Judith Collins Peeni Henare
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Duncan Garner: Ban them! Te Pāti Māori’s one-fingered salute to New Zealand

New Zealand New Zealand: The haka in question was condemned by Speaker of the House Gerry Brownlee. 4

Rawiri Waititi Debbie Ngarewa Packer Hana Rawhiti Maipi Clarke Judith Collins Shane Jones David Seymour Peeni Henare
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Te Pāti Māori planning to hold its own version of privileges Committee after skipping official meeting over fears of unfair hearing

New Zealand New Zealand: Gerry Brownlee referred the matter of Peeni Henare's conduct to the Privileges Committee. 5

Peeni Henare Maipi Clarke Jamie Ensor
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Privileges Committee recommends Peeni Henare apologise in House for ‘disorderly’ actions during Treaty Principles vote

New Zealand New Zealand: Former Minister of Defence Gerry Brownlee raised concerns about health and safety laws affecting the NZDF. 5

Nik Kahotea Lois Pamment Wayne Taylor Judith Collins Tim Keating David Fisher
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: WorkSafe alleged Defence Force failure killed elite NZSAS soldier Nik Kahotea

New Zealand New Zealand: Gerry Brownlee commented on concerns about the use of 'Aotearoa' in the House. 5

Phil Goff Winston Churchill Donald Trump Winston Peters Keir Starmer Volodymyr Zelenskyy Matt Pottinger Christopher Luxon Anthony Albanese Simeon Brown Fleur Fitzsimons Ayesha Verrall Nicola Willis Adrian Orr Richard Prebble Chris Hipkins David Seymour Scott Simpson Stuart Smith Cameron Brewer
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Phil Goff let himself and Govt down with reckless Donald Trump comments - Audrey Young

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Gerry Brownlee ruled that the Māori name 'Aotearoa' can be used in parliament. 6

Winston Peters Ricardo Menendez March Shane Jones Tama Potaka
The Guardian: Row erupts in New Zealand parliament over use of Māori name Aotearoa | New Zealand

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Gerry Brownlee is the Speaker of the House in New Zealand's parliament who ruled on the use of the Māori name Aotearoa. 7

Winston Peters Ricardo Menendez March Shane Jones Rawiri Waititi
BBC: MPs told to stop complaining about use of Māori name

New Zealand New Zealand: Speaker Gerry Brownlee shuts down concerns about use of 'Aotearoa'. 5

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Speaker Gerry Brownlee shuts down concerns about use of 'Aotearoa'

New Zealand New Zealand: Brownlee ruled on the matter on Tuesday – the first day back at Parliament since Peters raised his concerns. 6

Winston Peters Shane Jones Takuta Ferris Jamie Ensor
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Gerry Brownlee shuts down concerns about use of ‘Aotearoa’, Winston Peters says he’s ‘wrong’