At the moment there is no access to that choice because of the law. "I've openly acknowledged in the many times that I've been questioned as a Member of Parliament - and which most Members of Parliament would be asked exactly the same thing - I was raised Mormon and then I was not Mormon. Parliament's decisions affect all New Zealanders. I let other people determine what that means.". This page displays your selected transcript. A filter will be available to find the specific debate / speech you wish to view. Glad to have cleared that up. No, Boris Johnson was like a driver lost in fog: HENRY DEEDES watches the Prime Minister's... 'Stop being such Chicken Lickens': Bank of England chief economist says people need to stop catastrophizing... Amazon vows to remove 'hugely distasteful' coronavirus-themed Halloween masks from sale - as UK police... More than 170 people test positive for coronavirus at meat processing plant in Cornwall with 500 staff. But despite the ring seemingly being on her wedding finger, it could be an illusion as some front-facing cameras flip the image being recorded, NZ Herald reported. During a debate on the proposed assisted dying law last year, she held back tears as she gave an emotional speech about her father, who died from terminal bone cancer. Abortion should not be a crime in this country," she said during the Bill's first reading in 2019. "It's not available for people like my dad who happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time and without a family saying, 'You give my dad everything he needs'.". Text is incorporated into the Bound Volume.]. Collins says she's never smoked marijuana, but has often shared research on cannabis. My story probably lends itself more to the latter. Collins voted against the 2004 Bill creating civil unions, "not because of any sort of homophobic views" but because it created "a parallel form of marriage". This is about a reality check. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Although I sat through all the stages, I have never felt like it was my place to take a speaking slot. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has sparked marriage rumours after she posted a video of herself wearing a flashy silver ring on social media. She advocates a lower rate of immigration, suggesting a drop of around 20,000–30,000. But does that not say something in and of itself—the fact that, whether this bill passes or not, my rights and my privileges as a heterosexual woman will continue. I can choose to enter a civil union, or not," she said. But behind each of these sat community members who have fought hard, with pride and in spite of personal anguish and attacks, to get us where we are today, and they deserve our thanks. Mar 08, 2019 7:00am Credits: Video - The Project; Image - Getty / Newshub. I understand the natural curiosity that comes around our religious upbringings. "The problem is once you say something's decriminalised or it's fine and we're going to have it sold in pharmacies and shops, people think it's okay.

I say “always” for a reason. [Sitting date: 27 March 2013. I would much rather have that happen," she said during the first reading. 'I do however suffer from a small skin condition, which is not very romantic. Watch: Judith Collins shocks TV host with claim 1kg block of cheese costs $5, Ardern needs to 'grow some balls' and reveal how she will vote in cannabis referendum - Garner, Copyright © 2020 MediaWorks TV - All Rights Reserved, By subscribing you agree to our Terms of Access and Privacy Policy, she said during the Bill's first reading in 2019. It's not the first time Ms Ardern's choice of accessories has caused speculation. "I am one who takes a very simple perspective: that, in spite of those personal views, who am I, who is this House, to determine anyone else's reproductive rights? We are no longer accepting comments on this article.

You can get involved by voting in elections, contacting an MP,  making a submission or petitioning Parliament. Put simply, the requests laid out for us by institutions like the Mormon Church have been heard and have been met within the bill.

She gained notoriety by performing as a disc jockey. "I would like others to have their own choice and that means voting in favour of the Bill.". That is not good enough. Published: 16:11 BST, 10 October 2018 | Updated: 21:11 BST, 10 October 2018. Jacinda Ardern /dʒəˈsɪndə ˈɑːdɜːn/b, de son nom complet Jacinda Kate Laurell Ardern, née le 26 juillet 1980 à Hamilton, est une femme d'État néo-zélandaise, Première ministre depuis le 26 octobre 2017.

Actually, it's not perfectly fine.". As Ms Ardern discusses fuel prices, she is clearly seen wearing a ring on her left hand, prompting questions of whether she and partner Clarke Gayford got engaged. I also respect their right to choose how marriage is expressed within their religion and therefore whom they perform marriages on behalf of. Here's a look at Ardern's and Collins' stances on same-sex marriage, abortion, euthanasia and cannabis. The PM and Mr Gayford also have a baby daughter together called Neve. This failed in its first reading. Collins told GayNZ.com she had no problem with same-sex marriage or allowing same-sex couples to legally adopt children. I could not end my small contribution to this debate without acknowledging the roles of those who have paved the way for the Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill: Fran Wilde with homosexual law reform, Tim Barnett with civil unions, and, of course, Louisa Wall for marriage equality. 'I'm happy to confirm that I have eczema on my left hand, which causes me to rotate where I wear my beautiful onyx ring. JACINDA ARDERN (Labour): This is the first and only speech that I will make on this bill, the Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill. Ardern said at the time the answer for her "had always been yes" when voting for marriage equality. Have your say and influence the laws passed by Parliament. "This is not a pro-abortion move, in my opinion. The video, which was posted on her Facebook page on Tuesday, shows the Prime Minister wearing a large silver ring with a black stone on her finger. At the time, Ms Ardern quickly quashed the rumours by explaining she only wore the flashy ring on her left hand when her skin condition flared up. Ardern said at the time the answer for her "had always been yes" when voting for marriage equality. Similarly with abortion reform, Ardern said she supported the 2019 End of Life Choice Bill because she doesn't want to stop others being able to access it. "I am not the one who has experienced limitations on my rights or freedoms, and yet here I am, privileged enough to have a vote to determine whether that right should be extended to others.". Not only does the law contain this protection; This Parliament is giving the assurance to such religious institutions today that this protection exists. ', Ms Arden (left) and her partner Clarke Gayford (right) have been dating since 2012, when the pair came together as a result of a constituency issue. Were they kindred spirits after all?

Ms Ardern (right) and Mr Gayford (left) have a baby daughter together called Neve (centre).