Media

As MPs represent the public it is not surprising that the public likes to be kept informed of what they are doing.

The MPs' activities are reported on by a body called the Press Gallery. This is staffed by accredited journalists representing the mainstream newspapers, radio networks and television broadcasters.

However, rather than wait in hope that achievements and messages will be carried by the media, MPs employ press officers to help them put out information.

Communicating complex ideas and theories is a skilled job. Most press secretaries around Parliament have extensive backgrounds in daily journalism.

As part of the Youth Parliament, youth MPs will enlist the aid of youth press officers.

Caleb Wall	Christina Ward	Jaana Quaintance
Jane Baker	Trudie McConnochie	Leanne Wilson
Maria Bagrie	Naomi Service	Ngaire Smith
Nigel Evans	Rebecca Paton	Stacy Wagner-Hansen