In New Zealand, the speaker of the House of Representatives, commonly known as the speaker of the House, is the presiding officer and highest authority of the New Zealand House of Representatives. The individual who holds the position is elected by members of the House from among their number in the first session after each general election. They hold one of the highest-ranking offices in New Zealand. The current Speaker is Gerry Brownlee, who was elected on 5 December 2023.
- Country
- New Zealand
- Inception
- 1856
- Website
- https://www.parliament.nz/en/visit-and-learn/how-parliament-works/office-of-the-speaker/
