Acknowledging The Passing Of Tāmaki Makaurau MP, Takutai Tarsh Kemp
At 2pm today the House will resume and acknowledge with the deepest sadness the passing overnight of Tāmaki Makaurau MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp (Te Pāti Māori).
Following the formal notification to Parliament, there will be the opportunity for tributes from other MPs.
At the conclusion of this as a mark of respect, the House will lift for the remainder of the day.
All flags on the Parliamentary Precinct are flying at half-mast and will continue to do so for a number of days.