Leader of the House, Gerry Brownlee, has announced the five National MPs who will sit on the select committee to examine the Auckland governance bill.

The special select committee was announced by the Speaker last week after a notice of motion was tabled in parliament. It will consist of 11 members and begin sitting next week.

The committee membership will consist of five National MPs, 3 Labour MPs, 1 Maori Party MP, 1 Green Party MP, and 1 ACT MP.

“I am pleased to say National will be supporting the Hon John Carter to become the committee chairman,” said Leader of the House Gerry Brownlee.

“Other National MPs to sit on the committee are: Hon Tau Henare, Dr Jackie Blue, Nikki Kaye, and Simon Bridges,” said Mr Brownlee.