Tie debate U-turn: Trevor Mallard allows Rawiri Waititi to speak in Parliament despite lack of tie
10 Feb, 2021 12:50 AM
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Trevor Mallard allows Rawiri Waititi to speak in Parliament despite lack of tie. Video / Parliament TV
Trevor Mallard allows Rawiri Waititi to speak in Parliament despite lack of tie. Video / Parliament TV
Jason Walls is a political reporter for the New Zealand Heraldjason.walls@nzme.co.nz@Jasonwalls92
Māori Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi says Speaker Trevor Mallard s change of heart over his tie ruling is a huge win for both his party and his people.
But Mallard said that he and Waititi have agreed on a truce , for now.
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Trevor Mallard allows Rawiri Waititi to speak in Parliament despite lack of tie. Video / Parliament TV
Trevor Mallard allows Rawiri Waititi to speak in Parliament despite lack of tie. Video / Parliament TV
It has transpired that few things are more polarising in Parliament than ties and the number of days in a week. The issue over men and their ties was the first topic of conversation when MPs returned to Parliament.
Mallard had issued a ruling that neckties would remain in the dress code over summer after sounding out MPs.
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Speaker Trevor Mallard has announced that ties are no longer mandatory in Parliament. Video / Mark Mitchell
Speaker Trevor Mallard has announced that ties are no longer mandatory in Parliament. Video / Mark Mitchell
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Speaker Trevor Mallard has announced that ties are no longer mandatory in Parliament.
It comes days after a dress code stoush between him and Māori Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi, which saw Waititi booted out for not wearing a tie.
Mallard said a Standing Orders committee meeting discussed appropriate business attire tonight and a submission on the topic was heard from Te Paati Māori (Māori Party).