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.

Born on Dec 17, 1967 (57 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
9,472
Power
412$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 2 5.00 0.18% +10% 4,822,233 9,472 $210,000 412$
Totals 2 4,822,233 9,472 $210,000 412$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Speaker Gerry Brownlee confirmed the matter had been referred to him regarding Jordan Rivers' social media post. 5

Jordan Rivers Deborah Russell Rafael Gonzalez Montero Justin Graham Shayne Currie Sir Peter Jackson Taika Waititi Jonathan King Sir Richard Taylor
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Popular social media creative Jordan Rivers employed in Labour Party leader’s office; private post falls foul of Speaker Gerry Brownlee, citing parliament rules

New Zealand New Zealand: Gerry Brownlee is the Speaker who agreed with Kieran McAnulty's concerns about questioning tactics. 5

Winston Peters Mark Mitchell Kieran Mcanulty Carmel Sepuloni David Seymour Christopher Luxon Hipkins Stuart Nash Jamie Ensor
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Election 2026: The issues coming to fore that show similarities between NZ First, Labour – Jamie Ensor

New Zealand New Zealand: Gerry Brownlee has been supportive of Tamatha Paul by allowing her leave nights to help manage her health as an MP. 8

Tamatha Paul Varsha Anjali
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Green MP Tamatha Paul on living with lupus and arthritis while serving in Parliament

New Zealand New Zealand: Gerry Brownlee is among the National Party members attending Bolger's funeral. 7

Jim Bolger Christopher Luxon Nicola Willis Chris Bishop Barbara Kuriger Tim Costley Sylvia Wood Jenny Shipley Chris Finlayson Nathan Guy Bill English John Tamihere John Carter Chris Hipkins Willie Jackson Debbie Ngarewa Packer David Seymour Parmjeet Parmar Julie Anne Genter Steve Abel Ngawai Hono I Te Po Rahui Papa Tukoroirangi Morgan Cindy Kiro Don Mckinnon Joan Bolger
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Former PM Jim Bolger farewelled in official funeral

New Zealand New Zealand: Speaker Gerry Brownlee condemns Te Pāti Māori MPs burning bill on Parliament forecourt. 6

Ngarewa Packer David Seymour Adam Pearse
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Speaker Gerry Brownlee condemns Te Pāti Māori MPs burning bill on Parliament forecourt

New Zealand New Zealand: The Speaker of the House [Gerry Brownlee] approved my budget adjustments and confirmed no rules had been breached. 7

Mariameno Kapa Kingi Eru Kapa Kingi Debbie Ngarewa Packer Adam Pearse
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi breaks silence on party releasing overspend allegations

New Zealand New Zealand: Veteran National MP and current Speaker of the House Gerry Brownlee included 'Residential property (x2) – Ilam, Christchurch' in his declaration. 6

Debbie Ngarewa Packer Mark Patterson Jo Luxton Damien O Connor Ayesha Verrall David Wilson Chris Knox
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer failed to declare two properties under Parliament’s rules

New Zealand New Zealand: Headmaster Gerry 'The Pain Train' Brownlee has issued new punishments for misbehaviour in class. 5

Greg Dixon Chris Hipkins Christopher Luxon Amanda Luxon
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Politics: Te Pāti Māori planning hīkoi against itself

New Zealand New Zealand: Gerry Brownlee was part of the elite circle of advisers to John Key. 5

Paula Bennett John Key Bill English Steven Joyce Murray Mccully
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Paula Bennett on being the only woman in John Key’s inner circle - Ask Me Anything

New Zealand New Zealand: Gerry Brownlee is warned by the Green Party against becoming Parliament’s ‘fashion police’. 5

Ricardo Menendez March Simeon Brown Carmel Sepuloni David Seymour Winston Peters Trevor Mallard Oriini Kaipara Chris Hipkins Marama Davidson Judith Collins Matt Doocey Todd Mcclay
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Green Party warns Gerry Brownlee against becoming Parliament’s ‘fashion police’