INDEPENDENT NEWS

New Zealand to strengthen parliamentary expertise

Published: Mon 19 Nov 2018 12:04 PM
Monday, 19 November 2018
New Zealand to strengthen parliamentary expertise alongside Commonwealth colleagues in South Africa
Maureen Pugh MP will represent New Zealand this week at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Fundamentals Programme on Parliamentary Practice and Procedure in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Rt Hon Trevor Mallard, the Speaker of the New Zealand Parliament, said “there is no other workplace quite like Parliament. Our MPs come from a wide range of careers, bringing different backgrounds and skillsets.
“It is important that our public representatives undertake training in parliamentary scrutiny, accountability, and advocating effectively for communities. An excellent way to learn is through sharing experiences and ideas with international colleagues.
“Ms Pugh will share our perspective with global parliamentary experts, while making people-to-people connections from within our diverse Commonwealth.”
The interactive and comprehensive programme is hosted in partnership with the University of Witwatersrand in South Africa. It combines online courses with a week of lectures and workshops on site at the university. The programme is designed to meet the unique professional development needs of new parliamentarians, including parliamentary procedure, international best practice, and the changing nature of parliaments.
The programme runs from 19 to 24 November 2018.
ENDS

Next in New Zealand politics

Concerns Conveyed To China Over Cyber Activity
By: New Zealand Government
GDP Decline Reinforces Government’s Fiscal Plan
By: New Zealand Government
New Zealand Provides Further Humanitarian Support To Gaza And The West Bank
By: New Zealand Government
High Court Judge Appointed
By: New Zealand Government
Parliamentary Network Breached By The PRC
By: New Zealand Government
Tax Cuts Now Even More Irresponsible
By: New Zealand Labour Party
View as: DESKTOP | MOBILE © Scoop Media