SpeechDAN ROSEWARNE (Labour): Kia ora Mr Speaker. It is difficult for me to add anything to some of the fine tributes which other members of this House have paid. Usually it is fitting that I identify with those who sit on this side of the House and with that which has been so well and truly said but in truth on an occasion such as this there are no sides to this House. The monarchy is an institution which belongs to no party. It is our common heritage. It rests far above the strains and stresses of domestic controversy. In a world that can be often preoccupied with uncertainty tension and division Her Majesty was a symbol of the underlying unity of all the people of New Zealand.As a veteran I have huge respect for Her Majesty's ongoing dedication to her duties uniting the armed forces of Aotearoa particularly in the challenging times throughout her reign. While there'll be a sombre mood acknowledging Her Majesty's death it is also a time to appropriately celebrate her more than 70 years as our monarch and her contribution to our armed forces. The Queen had a special relationship with the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF). As head of State Her Majesty was the head of the NZDF and its three services: the Royal New Zealand Navy the New Zealand Army and the Royal New Zealand Air Force. Her Majesty held colonelcies and captain general roles in a number of army units and it should be recognised that she was the first member of the royal family to join the armed services as a full-time member.Underpinning this formal relationship was the Queen's personal bond with members of our armed forces which was given concrete form in the military appointments held by Her Majesty. Military appointments held by the Queen were Captain General of the Royal Regiment of the New Zealand Artillery Captain-General of the Royal New Zealand Armoured Corps Colonel-in-Chief of the Corps of the Royal New Zealand Engineers Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment and finally Air-Commodore-in-Chief of the Territorial Air Force of New Zealand. Each appointment signalled that the corps or regiment had established a direct and personal link with Her Majesty who was to be kept informed of their significant activities and who would visit them during her tours of New Zealand. The two highest gallantry awards to New Zealand service personnel were personally approved by Her Majesty on the advice of the New Zealand Government. These were the posthumous award of the George Cross to Sergeant Murray Ken Hudson in 1974 and the Victoria Cross to Lance Corporal Bill Henry (Willie) Apiata in 2007. Throughout Her Majesty's life she has been a huge contributor to the stability of the international order often acting as a mediator during periods of crisis. Now more than ever the world needs to reflect back on Queen Elizabeth's unique ability to bring nations together.To His Majesty King Charles III we would like to tender our respectful and affectionate homage to you. You have already shown that your life has been dedicated to the wellbeing of others. Long live the King. Thank you Mr Speaker.SPEAKER: The question is that a respectful Address be presented to His Majesty King Charles III to offer our condolences in the loss of our late beloved Sovereign Queen Elizabeth II and to congratulate His Majesty on his accession to the Throne.Motion agreed to.SPEAKER: The proposed address is available on the Table of the House. The question is that the address be adopted.Motion agreed to.Address adopted.