Smith gained the titular honour on 14 March 2018 , following the departure of former Prime Minister Bill English , who had also entered the House in 1990 .
The current Father of the House is Nick Smith , first elected in 1990 .
Nick Smith gained the titular honour on 14 March 2018 , following the departure of former Prime Minister Bill English , who had also entered the House in 1990 .
The current Father of the House is Nick Smith , first elected in 1990 .