Earlier this week Opposition MPs warned that efforts to remove Prime Minister 'Akilisi Pohiva would be ramped up.
His Majesty King Tupou VI officially opens the parliamentary session with his address from the throne. The king publicly comments on the workings of parliament and the government.
RNZI reports his speech will be followed by a House reply which will be formulated by committee before being delivered in the coming days. Once that reply is given, the House can then sit.
