The Speaker Trevor Mallard in the House. Speaker Trevor Mallard unveiled the changes this afternoon in response to the alert level 2 setting in Wellington. "Physical distancing in the Chamber will be required and so the number of members in the House will be reduced," Mallard said. A proxy question is one asked on behalf of an MP who cannot make it to the debating chamber. Mallard said that select committees may meet in person provided physical distancing can be practised – but members can attend by video conference.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 15, 2021 00:11 UTC