“Curiouser and curiouser,” said Alice in Wonderland in 1865. “I don’t much care where – just so as I get somewhere.”

A couple of recent events remind me that nearly 150 years later, Alice’s plea still has a great deal of relevance.

Solid Energy’s decision not to re-enter the Pike River mine is awful, horrific and tragic.

Hon Peter Dunne addresses the House on the Ministerial Statement by the Prime Minister.

Hon Peter Dunne begins the debate in the House on Gambling Amendment Bill (No. 3).

My Irish forbears were staunchly republican. I have inherited that trait. So, you would think I would welcome the Prime Minister’s plan for a couple of referenda on changing the New Zealand flag to something more distinctive.

The contrast between the haughty grandeur of Mr Whitlam and the four contenders presently seeking the leadership of the New Zealand Labour Party in the now almost annual round of primary elections could not be more profound.

Hon Peter Dunne addresses the House regarding the attack on the Canadian Parliament.

Hon Peter Dunne's reply to the Speech from the Throne

Hon Peter Dunne's speaks on the death of Gough Whitlam.

Hon Peter Dunne's speaks on New Zealand's Election to the UN Security Council.