Whangarei MP Emily Henderson gives her maiden speech in Parliament. Photo / SuppliedGiving her maiden speech in Parliament was "frightening, exciting and deeply emotional" for Whangārei MP Emily Henderson. "He [Robertson] was appreciative of the fact I was using my maiden speech to lobby him and have a cheeky go. "I was conscious that I have Whangārei on my shoulders, and I'm here to do the job for Whangārei not Emily Henderson. During her 15-minute speech, Henderson highlighted Northland's pervasive social issues and "progressive poverty".

Source: New Zealand Herald February 10, 2021 22:52 UTC