New MP Louisa Wall

The Herald covers the swearing in and maiden speech of new Labour MP Louisa Wall. She replaces Ann Hartley who has been “promoted” to the North Shore City Council.

I knew Louisa had been s Silver Fern but wasn’t aware she had also been a Black Fern. And even better she is keen to play rugby for the parliamentary rugby team. I love the idea of the team having a woman player in it – their opponents will probably stupidly under rate her and be left wondering what happened as Wall sprints away to score tries.