A narrow white or pale fawn anterior speculum stripe (alar bar) on the wing is indicative of recent hybrid ancestry. … Scrum.com. In September 2006, Mallard was implicated in the resignation of National Party leader Don Brash after interjecting with an allegation in the House that Brash had engaged in an extramarital affair. Friday, 11 December 2020 . The male birds (drakes) have a glossy green head and are grey on their wings and belly, while the females (hens or ducks) have mainly brown-speckled plumage National leader Judith Collins says Speaker Trevor Mallard spent $333,000 of taxpayers money settling a legal dispute after he incorrectly accused a parliamentary staffer of rape. New Zealand News, Opinions and Politics . [8] The program was eventually stopped after it faced heavy criticism from parents and teachers. In: The New Zealand Herald, 22. 2006. They are dabbling ducks that congregate in groups or flocks of varying sizes, eating water plants and small invertebrates. Mallard said the code was not compulsory and Parliament would not vote on it, but he hoped all political parties would get on … They consume mostly plant material, including seeds, grains, grasses, clovers, tips of most aquatic plants, bread, and human food scraps including McDonald’s fries. In an October 2007 cabinet reshuffle, he was reassigned to be the Minister for the Environment, the Minister of Labour, the Minister of Broadcasting, the Minister for State Owned Enterprises and the Associate Minister of Finance. Oct 18, 2020 #3 Nana said: Will that mean he will be the Speaker again? Handbook of Australian, New Zealand and Antarctic birds, Vol. Highlight of his career . In 1995, the imbroglio led to New Zealand’s first citizens-initiated referendum after hundreds of thousands of signatures were collected by people frustrated at … [34] Police declined to investigate but Graham McCready launched a private prosecution. Males give soft “raeb raeb” call of variable length. [44] He has three children, one of whom is a Black Fern, Beth Mallard. He became Minister of Education, Minister of State Services, and Minister for Sport and Recreation. Subjects Ecology, Freshwater Biology Keywords Anas platyrhynchos, New Zealand, Seed dispersal, Daily movement, Mallard, Solanum nigrum, Endozoochory, Polygonaceae INTRODUCTION Endozoochory, the dispersal of propagules (e.g., seeds) through the gut by an animal, is [29], During the 2020 New Zealand general election, Mallard was re-elected to Parliament on the Labour Party list. In response, National Party leader Judith Collins stated that her party had lost confidence in Mallard as Speaker of the House while the New Zealand Taxpayers' Union called on Mallard to reimburse taxpayers.[42][43]. She was asked in what other workplace in New Zealand would someone be able to falsely accuse a person of being a rapist and keep his job. The other 48 MPs are selected from the party lists. ↑ Six more schools face closure. In the 53rd New Zealand Parliament there are five parliamentary parties represented by 120 MPs. Across New Zealand, you can find everything from untamed wilderness to rich culture. [5], In July 2016, Mallard announced that he would not contest Hutt South but would run as a list-only candidate with the intention of becoming Speaker of the House. Notornis 57: 178-195. In this paper we summarise the history of mallard importations to New Zealand. In Opposition, he served as Shadow Leader of the House and Opposition spokesperson on Education, Labour, and Sport and Recreation. Source: Taxpayers Union. Mallard was a Cabinet minister in the Fifth Labour Government of New Zealand (1999 to 2008) holding the portfolios of Environment, Labour, Broadcasting, State Owned Enterprises, Rugby World Cup, Education and Associate Finance. Mallard made a public apology this week for comments he made last year falsely claiming a rapist was working on Parliament's premises. IAN FONG Building Surveyor. [38][39], On 8 December 2020, Mallard apologised to the parliamentary staff member whom he accused of rape. [36], In February 2012, Mallard was accused of ticket scalping on Trade Me when he sold four tickets to the Homegrown music festival for a $246 profit. Find inspiration in towering mountains and mist-cloaked fjords. In his first term as minister, he was strongly criticised by teachers during a long-running strike action over salaries. In connection with his Education role, he also became Minister Responsible for the Education Review Office, and in connection with his Sport role, he also became Minister for the America's Cup (New Zealand held the America's Cup at the time). The mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) is the most common duck in New Zealand. mallard duck, Anas platyrhynchos, found in New Zealand Birds' bird gallery section, includes general information about the bird, taxonomy, description, where to find them and other useful and interesting information. In urban areas, mallards may raise 2 broods a year. nzherald.co.nz - Website of the Year Barry Soper: Trevor Mallard's rape accusations could have been his undoing 8 Dec, 2020 06:10 AM3 minutes to read The Speaker Trevor … The MP had in 2006 initiated legislation, the Major Events Management Act 2007, prohibiting ticket scalping for major events (although Homegrown wasn't classified as a "major event" so wasn't covered). The mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) is the most common duck in New Zealand. Mallard pleaded guilty to fighting in a public place and agreed to pay $500 to the Salvation Army's Bridge drug and alcohol programme. SALT LAKE CITY — The New Zealand Parliament’s speaker Trevor Mallard spent Wednesday feeding a baby instead of deliberating politics. [35], In May 2008, Mallard was warned by New Zealand's Chief Electoral Officer Robert Peden that signage on his electorate vehicle breached provisions of the controversial Electoral Finance Act and ordered him to update the signage to include an authorisation from party officials. [37], In late January 2020, Mallard was sued by a Parliamentary worker who alleged that the Speaker had defamed him by claiming in May 2019 that a rapist was working at Parliament. In New Zealand, there is no need for the mallard to migrate and depredation from predators is minimal, resulting in a high survival rate. [20][21] He also serves as Chairperson of several committees including the Business and Officers of Parliament select committees, and the Parliamentary Services Commission. She may not be able to remove him from office, that’s Parliament’s job. Vol 2. Drake in breeding plumage swimming. Back MPs and Electorates. National's lost confidence in him and Labour, the party that preaches well-being and kindness, surely will have no choice but to vote against his continuing in the role. House Speaker Trevor Mallard has come under fire from National and ACT who fear taxpayers have footed the bill for an alleged settlement with the man he implied committed "rape". Marchant, S.J. Wetland Press, Wellington. He later offered to refund the money he received for the tickets. Oct 18, 2020 #1 Will that mean he will be the Speaker again? Trevor Mallard was being sued for defamation after a parliamentary staff member was sent packing after being accused by Mallard of rape. Two female mallard ducks in Lake Rotoroa, New Zealand. This observation could be explained by the game-farm history of these ducks: past artificial selection for bigger eggs and higher fecundity might still be noticeable in the naturalized populations (Casas et al. 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Labels: Barry Soper, New Zealand Parliament, Trevor Mallard Trevor Mallard should resign from The Speaker's job before he faces a vote of no confidence when Parliament resumes sitting in February. The accusation came after the … In the 53rd New Zealand Parliament there are five parliamentary parties represented by 120 MPs. Kear, J. Expansion, and displacement of grey duck, is ongoing in southern Westland and Fiordland. MIL-OSI Publisher - December 9, 2020. [3] After gaining a Bachelor of Commerce and Administration degree from Victoria University of Wellington in 1974, he trained as a teacher at the Wellington College of Education, gaining a Diploma in Teaching in 1976. The ducklings leave the nest as soon as all are dry, and follow the female closely, though feeding themselves. Mallard announced his separation from wife Stephanie in June 2007 after 33 years of marriage. The bird gallery links to in-depth descriptions of most New Zealand birds. [citation needed] He held a number of internal party positions until the election of 1984 when he was elected as the party's Member of Parliament (MP) for Hamilton West. In the 53rd New Zealand Parliament there are five parliamentary parties represented by 120 MPs. Rugby-mad pupils from Furnace School in Llanelli have enjoyed a special visit from legendary New Zealand scrum-half Justin Marshall. It is speculated that this was a result of comments Henare made regarding a new relationship Mallard had formed. We hold memberships with both the New Zealand Institute of Building Surveyors and the Royal Institute of Charted Building Surveyors. Fish & Game New Zealand estimate that approximately 500,000 mallards are shot each year; this number undoubtedly including mallard-like hybrids. [5], In November 2017, Mallard announced that the New Zealand Parliament would be becoming more "baby friendly" while posing for a photo with fellow Labour MP Willow-Jean Prime's baby Heeni. He later apologised saying he mixed up his passion for rugby with his role as Minister of Sport. The other 48 MPs are selected from the party lists. MIL-OSI New Zealand: Retraction and apology to Speaker Trevor Mallard; MIL-OSI New Zealand: Blessing ahead of safety improvement construction at Tongaporutu and Rapanui; MIL-OSI Security: Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Aliens; MIL-OSI Security: Convicted Felon Sentenced for Possessing Firearms During Civil Unrest 0. Speaker Trevor Mallard has apologised and accepted he was incorrect to describe allegations made in Parliament's 2019 bullying review as rape. Trevor Mallard spent $333,000 of public money settling a defamation case. Nests are situated on the ground under cover, seldom far from water, the nest bowl being accumulated debris at the site lined with plucked breast feathers and down. The mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) is a dabbling duck that breeds throughout the temperate and subtropical Americas, Eurosiberia, and North Africa and has been introduced to New Zealand, Australia, Peru, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, the Falkland Islands, and South Africa. New Zealand. [5], Mallard served in a variety of Ministerial positions during the Fifth Labour Government including education and state services (1999–2005), sports (1999–2007), and associate Minister of Finance (1999–2008).[4]. The back and flanks are pale grey, and the rump and undertail blackish, with curled black upper tail coverts. The speculum has thin black then slightly broader white edges at front and rear. 2005. These MPs represent 65 general electorate seats and seven Māori electorates. Image © Tony Whitehead by Tony Whitehead www.wildlight.co.nz. Labour's Trevor Mallard has been re-elected Speaker of the House unopposed on the first day of Parliament since the election. The clutch of 10-13 pale green eggs hatches after 27-28 days of incubation. Animal foods, consumed whenever available, include a wide range of insect larvae and adults, freshwater snails and worms, and estuarine invertebrates. Politics. Balham, R.W. They are an introduced species found in wetlands all over New Zealand. However, the Chief Electoral Officer did not refer the matter to the New Zealand Police to prosecute as the matter was considered inconsequential. Learn more about Ian. Not only was the nesting season longer, New Zealand mallards also produced larger clutches with bigger eggs compared to mainland birds. When breeding, they are dispersed on ill-defined territories where the male’s defence is entirely concentrated on female protection and guarding in the lead up to her laying and commencing incubation. These MPs represent 65 general electorate seats and seven Māori electorates. [citation needed] In 1984, he gained a Diploma in Continuing Education from the University of Waikato. Photo about Male mallard duck swims through dense weed in nga mana reserve and bird eco sanctuary in waikanai in lower north island new zealand. The Speaker of the House and the Māori Party are accusing each other of grandstanding after the Māori Party's two MPs walked out of the first session of the new Parliament yesterday. It outlines seven key commitments to create a safer workplace and discourage bullying or harassment. Mallards occur throughout all of New Zealand and on all vegetated subantarctic islands, Chatham Islands and Kermadec Islands and extending to Lord Howe Island (where many are now hybrids with Pacific black duck = grey duck). [6], Mallard's handling of the education portfolio was strongly criticised by teachers' unions, including the PPTA. In New Zealand they interbreed with Grey ducks, Anas superciliosa, and hybrids are common. But she at least should say whether the Speaker’s behaviour is acceptable to her. Thread starter Nana; Start date Oct 18, 2020; Nana Founding Member. Both parties now consider the matter closed. National has now revealed the total cost to the taxpayer, including a $158,000 ex-gratia payment to the worker. Handbook of Australian, New Zealand and Antarctic birds: http://www.doc.govt.nz/upload/documents/science-and-technical/SP32.pdf. Trevor Colin Mallard (born 17 June 1954) is a New Zealand politician and member of the Labour Party who is the 30th and current Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives. In this paper we summarise the history of mallard importations to New Zealand. Staff at New Zealand's parliament have suffered serious sexual assault, bullying and harassment, according to an independent inquiry. Mallard. Mallard has been involved in a number of controversial disputes during his political career. The announcement was made following a number of incidents by SEOs, including a power disconnection by Mercury Energy that resulted in the death of Folole Muliaga, an individual who relied on an oxygen machine. - Buy this stock photo and explore similar images at Adobe Stock - Buy this stock photo and explore … from Otago to Adelaide, and Waikato to Lord Howe Island, New Caledonia and Vanuatu. The speaker of New Zealand's parliament has cradled a lawmaker's baby while he presided over a debate in the House of Representatives. Thread starter Nana; Start date Oct 18, 2020; Nana Founding Member. [45] On 29 December 2014, Mallard married journalist Jane Clifton. Trevor Mallard tweeted a … Mallards in New Zealand were derived from both European and American stock. Elsewhere mallards have more-or-less completely supplanted grey ducks. [13], In 2008, Mallard implemented a new tool to help small businesses manage hazards. New Zealand Speaker Bottle-Feeds Baby In Parliament, Wins Over Internet Trevor Mallard, the speaker of the country's House of Representatives, … New Zealand First and ACT have yet to confirm their intentions to RNZ. [9][10], In April 2002, Trevor Mallard made crude comments about inserting beer bottles into "uncomfortable places" of International Rugby Board chairman Vernon Pugh and Australian Rugby boss John O'Neill during a radio interview about following the withdrawal of co-hosting rights for the 2003 Rugby World Cup. New Zealand… Trevor Mallard took on the feeding duties while the baby’s MP dad gave a speech. Post sponsored by NewzEngine.com. April 2002. the mallard in New Zealand, however, is the scale and vigour with which Acclimatisation Societies promoted its introduction. Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK. A large dabbling duck with a yellowish or grey and orange bill, dark eyes, orange legs and feet, chestnut breast, and metallic blue speculum. Ducks, geese and swans. Mallard was born in Wellington, and attended Onslow College. September 2005. [11], In 2006, Mallard announced that the government would introduce a policy that encouraged state owned enterprises (SEOs) to expand into new business areas and diversify in order to build wealth for the country. National has now revealed the total cost to the taxpayer, including a $158,000 ex-gratia payment to the worker. A lawyer representing Air New Zealand argued the customer's flights were cancelled because of Government-imposed travel bans (for instance, domestic flights … http://www.fishandgame.org.nz/mallard-duck, http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/mallard-duck/. Premium Auckland Wellington Christchurch. Back MPs and Electorates. Green, J.; Wallis, G.; Williams, M. 2001.Determining the extent of grey duck and mallard hybridisation in New Zealand. By. They are most numerous … Oct 18, 2020 #1 Will that mean he will be the Speaker again? 11 Dec, 2020 12:25 AM 4 minutes to read. National's lost confidence in him and Labour, the party that preaches well-being and kindness, surely will have no choice but to vote against his continuing in the role. EMAIL: ian.fong@augustmillard.co.nz. Back MPs and Electorates. The plaintiff has described these remarks as defamatory and untrue. They are most numerous in pastoral environments and in and around urban areas. The plumage of New Zealand mallards is highly variable due to hybridisation with grey ducks, and also many domesticated mallard varieties that have escaped into the wild population. The other 48 MPs are selected from the party lists. These MPs represent 65 general electorate seats and seven Māori electorates. The code of conduct was drafted by a cross-party group of MPs led by National's Anne Tolley. They are dabbling ducks that congregate in groups or flocks of varying sizes, eating water plants and small invertebrates. I’d … Mallards were introduced to New Zealand in the late 1800s, and today they are the most abundant and widespread waterfowl in the country. PH: 022 534 7031. Returning to the Wellington area, he contested the seat of Pencarrow in the 1993 election and was successful. the mallard in New Zealand, however, is the scale and vigour with which Acclimatisation Societies promoted its introduction. [12], In 2007, Mallard said that the government was likely to be more stringent on state owned enterprises in relation to social responsibility. Trevor Colin Mallard (born 17 June 1954) is a New Zealand politician and member of the Labour Party who is the 30th and current Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives.Currently a list MP, he formerly represented the Hutt South electorate. Labels: Barry Soper, New Zealand Parliament, Trevor Mallard Trevor Mallard should resign from The Speaker's job before he faces a vote of no confidence when Parliament resumes sitting in February. Mallard x grey duck female & small chicks feeding. (ed.) The apology put an end to defamation proceedings lodged by a former staffer. Historical Fish & Game data suggests only 0.0001% mallards make these heroic journeys. This duck belongs to the subfamily Anatinae of the waterfowl family Anatidae. Trevor Colin Mallard is a New Zealand politician and member of the Labour Party who is the 30th and current Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives. Acta Zoological Sinica 52(Supplement): 579-582. As a consequence of both their gamefarm origin and hybridisation, the plumages of New Zealand’s mallards are highly variable, especially the females, and males in breeding plumage are duller and less striking than wild northern hemisphere mallards. Trevor Colin Mallard (* 17. ↑ Mallard apoligises for threats. [4] While teaching, Mallard became involved in the PPTA, the national secondary school teachers' union. They form large flocks in December–March when moulting, although females may also moult secretively in lakeside vegetation. The New Zealand grey duck population is believed to be extensively hybridised with introduced mallards to such an extent that few pure grey ducks may now exist, hence its “critical” conservation status. Similar species: females are easily confused with grey ducks from which they can be distinguished by leg colour, bill colour and pattern, less diffuse eye and bill stripes and their more mottled face. 2012). Press Release – New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union. Latest from New Zealand. in New Zealand. 24. They are seasonally monogamous, with all incubation and duckling care contributed by the female. [4], Mallard joined the Labour Party in 1972, while still at university. Extensive hybridisation with the native grey duck followed soon after their initial release and the mallard competitively excluded grey ducks from most wetlands, especially those in and near urban environments and in pastoral landscapes. Currently a list MP, he formerly represented the Hutt South electorate from 1996 to 2017; he represented Pencarrow from 1993 to 1996; and Hamilton West from 1984 to 1990. [32], In October 2007, Mallard punched National Party MP Tau Henare in a scuffle that took place outside the debating chambers. New Zealand | Politics Mallard pleads guilty to fighting, says sorry to consultant. Justin Marshall with Furnace Head Teacher Catherine Lloyd-Jenkins (left) and Beth Locking of Mallard. Mallard made a public apology this week for comments he made last year falsely claiming a rapist was working on Parliament's premises. (ed.). He retained the seat until 2017. Mallards occur throughout all of New Zealand and on all vegetated subantarctic islands, Chatham Islands and Kermadec Islands and extending to Lord Howe Island (where many are now hybrids with Pacific black duck = grey duck). Indigenous grey ducks Anas superciliosa and introduced mallards A. platyrhynchos in New Zealand: processes and outcome of a deliberate encounter. In contrast the grey duck, evolving in the more our benign environment, has an average clutch of just eight eggs, three less than the mallard average. Though indigenous to the Northern Hemisphere, the Mallard has been introduced to many countries south of the Equator, including South Africa, Mauritius, Australia and New Zealand. Voice: Female gives typical decrescendo call of about 6-8 loud quacks in a row, soft quacks in communication with ducklings, and a rapid “gag gag gag” repulsion call in courting displays and when pursued by males. 1 Kakariki1 Founding Member. [14], In July 2008, Mallard was critical of a TVNZ report into an assault by sports broadcaster, Tony Vietch, saying that the report lacked key details, such as not mentioning that an assault took place. EMAIL: darryl.august@augustmillard.co.nz. Mallard explained that social responsibility is one of the core functions of SEOs but not enough was being done. Mallard. Williams, M.; Basse, B. The New Zealand grey duck population is believed to be extensively hybridised with introduced mallards to such an extent that few pure grey ducks may now exist, hence its “critical” conservation status. MPs and Electorates home; Members of Parliament Parliamentary parties Electorate profiles 2020 Contact an MP MPs' financial interests … [40] [41] On 11 December, The New Zealand Herald and Stuff reported that Mallard's defamation case involving the parliamentary staff member had cost NZ$333,000 (including an NZ$185,000 ex-gratia payment to the former staffer and more than $175,000 on legal fees). “It’s not in a place where it has enormous public access but it’s not in a safe or anything.” Currently a list MP, he formerly represented the Hutt South electorate from 1996 to 2017; he represented Pencarrow from 1993 to 1996; and Hamilton West from 1984 to 1990. Williams, M. 1981. Photo about Male mallard duck swims through dense weed in nga mana reserve and bird eco sanctuary in waikanai in lower north island new zealand. The apology put an end to defamation proceedings lodged by a former staffer. Mallard Duck in New Zealand – kaufen Sie dieses Foto und finden Sie ähnliche Bilder auf Adobe Stock Mr Mallard made his comment on Radio Sport the day after New Zealand lost its bid to co-host the cup. [17], Following the formation of a Labour-led coalition government with New Zealand First and the Green parties in October 2017,[18][19] Mallard was elected as Speaker of the House on 7 November following some contention from the opposition National Party over whether several of the new MPs had been sworn in. [16] During the 2017 general election, Mallard was elected to the 52nd New Zealand Parliament on the Labour Party list. The New Zealand mallard population is derived from 17 small importations of gamefarm mallards from England between 1870 and 1930, and two later imports of birds and eggs from a gamefarm in Connecticut, USA. He was secretary of the PPTA's King Country branch from 1979 to 1984. Currently a list MP, he formerly represented the Hutt South electorate from 1996 to 2017; he represented Pencarrow from 1993 to 1996; and Hamilton West from 1984 to 1990. [22][23] Such policies have included opening an atrium near the parliamentary chamber accessible to MPs' children, giving carers and spouses the same security clearances as MPs, opening the Parliamentary swimming pool to the families of MPs and staff, updating the family room to have baby-feeding and changing facilities, and a proposed play area on Parliament's lawn. New Zealand beef exports were stored with products from Argentina which tested positive for Covid-19 in China, says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. NZ Herald Home. Beehive Diaries: Speaker Trevor Mallard, the legal bills and the H word - NZ Herald The $158,000 made to him is for the payment of his legal bills and $171,000 has been paid to Mallard's … ; Higgins, P. (eds) 1990. 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