Gerry Brownlee
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.
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Gerry Brownlee is the Speaker who did not hear Winston Peters' comment about Teanau Tuiono.
Winston Peters can’t resist crack at Christopher Luxon over Iran fumble – Audrey Young
New Zealand· 2026-03-05
Gerry Brownlee was a former Earthquake Minister and a significant figure in Christchurch's recovery post-quake.
Christchurch rebuild blueprint revisited: Wins, delays and missed chancesNew Zealand· 2026-02-21
Bishop extended his conciliatory tone to his well-signalled and now perfectly executed housing U-turn yesterday.
Interest rates and Auckland housing U-turn could give Luxon election tailwind despite horrendous polls – Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2026-02-19
Brownlee cut off Peters to object to noise from other MPs in the debating chamber.
Chris Hipkins accuses Winston Peters of ‘pure racism’ in ParliamentNew Zealand· 2026-02-18
McCarten wrote to Speaker Gerry Brownlee with claims against Jackson.
MUMA bullying allegations: CEO on extended leave, Matt McCarten says behaviour has changedNew Zealand· 2026-02-18
Gerry Brownlee has been incorrectly declaring his property ownership for two decades.
Preschooler’s blind-cord death: Politicians should have acted years ago – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2026-02-12
Gerry Brownlee has been incorrectly declaring his property ownership for two decades.
Parliament’s Speaker Gerry Brownlee has been incorrectly declaring his property ownership for two decadesNew Zealand· 2026-02-12
Gerry Brownlee, the Speaker of the House, came over and the vehicle and maybe a little bit of himself was covered in dust.
Waitangi 2026: How a dusty Gerry Brownlee led to a road to Waitangi being sealedNew Zealand· 2026-02-03
Speaker Gerry Brownlee ruled on a point of order raised by Chris Hipkins regarding a historical reference.
India FTA fight: Trouble brewing in coalition as Winston Peters pushes his advantage – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2026-01-29
Brownlee has stated that the matter is not for the privileges committee.
Loyalty and betrayal: Inside the struggle between Matt McCarten and Willie JacksonNew Zealand· 2025-12-18
Speaker Gerry Brownlee confirmed the matter had been referred to him regarding Jordan Rivers' social media post.
Popular social media creative Jordan Rivers employed in Labour Party leader’s office; private post falls foul of Speaker Gerry Brownlee, citing parliament rulesNew Zealand· 2025-11-30
Gerry Brownlee is the Speaker who agreed with Kieran McAnulty's concerns about questioning tactics.
Election 2026: The issues coming to fore that show similarities between NZ First, Labour – Jamie EnsorNew Zealand· 2025-11-23
Gerry Brownlee has been supportive of Tamatha Paul by allowing her leave nights to help manage her health as an MP.
Green MP Tamatha Paul on living with lupus and arthritis while serving in ParliamentNew Zealand· 2025-10-31
Gerry Brownlee is among the National Party members attending Bolger's funeral.
Former PM Jim Bolger farewelled in official funeralNew Zealand· 2025-10-22
Speaker Gerry Brownlee condemns Te Pāti Māori MPs burning bill on Parliament forecourt.
Speaker Gerry Brownlee condemns Te Pāti Māori MPs burning bill on Parliament forecourtNew Zealand· 2025-10-21
The Speaker of the House [Gerry Brownlee] approved my budget adjustments and confirmed no rules had been breached.
Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi breaks silence on party releasing overspend allegationsNew Zealand· 2025-10-20
Veteran National MP and current Speaker of the House Gerry Brownlee included 'Residential property (x2) – Ilam, Christchurch' in his declaration.
Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer failed to declare two properties under Parliament’s rulesNew Zealand· 2025-10-19
Headmaster Gerry 'The Pain Train' Brownlee has issued new punishments for misbehaviour in class.
Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics: Te Pāti Māori planning hīkoi against itselfNew Zealand· 2025-10-17
Gerry Brownlee was part of the elite circle of advisers to John Key.
Paula Bennett on being the only woman in John Key’s inner circle - Ask Me AnythingNew Zealand· 2025-10-16
Gerry Brownlee is warned by the Green Party against becoming Parliament’s ‘fashion police’.
Green Party warns Gerry Brownlee against becoming Parliament’s ‘fashion police’New Zealand· 2025-10-15
Brownlee plans a crackdown on Parliament’s standards following Oriini Kaipara's maiden speech.
Brownlee plans crackdown on Parliament’s standards after Oriini Kaipara maiden speech, hakaNew Zealand· 2025-10-14
Gerry Brownlee is the Speaker of the House who investigated an unauthorised haka during Kaipara's speech.
Te Pāti Māori to reveal ‘reset’ after party rocked by turmoilNew Zealand· 2025-10-09
Gerry Brownlee is a Speaker who has found Mariameno Kapa-Kingi to be a pleasant and constructive contributor.
MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi - in the thick of Māori party troublesNew Zealand· 2025-10-07
Gerry Brownlee included 'Residential property (x2) – Ilam, Christchurch' in his declaration.
Multiple MPs to update their property declarations following Herald investigation and Carl Bates inquiryNew Zealand· 2025-09-26Gerry Brownlee is mentioned as a strategist for Chris Bishop.
Christopher Luxon faces leadership crisis as National MPs lose confidence – Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2025-09-06
Gerry Brownlee objected to Chlöe Swarbrick's comments about Government MPs.
Palestine debate brings out the best in Christopher Luxon, the worst in Chlöe Swarbrick – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-08-14
Speaker Gerry Brownlee said that Swarbrick's statement was 'completely unacceptable' and that she had to withdraw it and apologise.
MP removed from New Zealand parliament in heated debate over Palestinian recognition | New Zealand politics
United Kingdom· 2025-08-13Brownlee is the Speaker of the House and a long-time National MP partnering with Luxon.
National Party president: Voters aren’t seeing PM Christopher Luxon’s ‘humanity’New Zealand· 2025-08-02
Brownlee is the Speaker who is expected to retain his seat in the upcoming election.
Luxon living on borrowed time as stagflation looms – Matthew HootonNew Zealand· 2025-07-31
Gerry Brownlee was part of the Speaker’s tour to Washington DC and New York with Tamatha Paul.
Green MP Tamatha Paul on trying to navigate a fine line - Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-07-28
