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Watch: Tamati Coffey's powerful maiden address to Parliament in full

November 8, 2017

Tamati Coffey delivered his maiden speech in Parliament today, the entirety of which can be viewed here.

Mr Coffey, a former TVNZ weather presenter, began his speech in Te Reo Maori, before continuing in English.

He spoke on a wide range of subjects, including his upbringing and journey into the world of politics, as well as how he intends to be a voice for many different groups of Kiwis while in Parliament.

The Labour MP received a standing ovation from his colleagues for the speech and a Maori waiata broke out from the public gallery upon its conclusion.

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