Farewells from the Floor | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 13, 2026 · 1m

As Parliament winds down, MPs deliver heartfelt valedictory speeches—raw, personal reflections that blend gratitude, humor, and hard-won wisdom. From Duncan Webb’s Christchurch-inspired motivation to Shane Reti’s health policy wins, these farewells reveal the human side of politics. Mark Cameron, speaking from home, reminds us how fragile democracy is—and how odd yet vital politicians are. Paulo Garcia warns against toxic discourse after facing threats, urging respect even in disagreement. Greg O’Connor even sang his goodbye—a ballad of nine years in Parliament. With only weeks left, these…