Greens warn Speaker Brownlee against becoming Parliament's fashion police

Wednesday 15 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 15 Oct 2025, 7:28pm

In this story Green Party, Oriini Kaipara, Gerry Brownlee

The Green Party has warned Speaker Gerry Brownlee to avoid becoming Parliament's fashion police. This follows Brownlee's announcement of plans to take a tougher stance on MPs' dress, attendance, and behaviour. National and Labour have welcomed the attempt to address slipping standards in the House.

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1. RNZWed 15 Oct 2025, 2:06pm

   Greens warn Gerry Brownlee over becoming 'fashion police' (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesWed 15 Oct 2025, 2:39pm

   Greens warn Brownlee over becoming 'fashion police' (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldWed 15 Oct 2025, 7:28pm

   Green Party warns Gerry Brownlee against becoming Parliament’s ‘fashion police’ (opens in new tab)