New Zealand's parliament has taken time out on its first day back from its summer recess to congratulate teenage singer Lorde for winning two Grammys.
Prime Minister John Key introduced the motion as the first item of business on Tuesday.
"She has just achieved something no New Zealander has, and it has happened so quickly and comprehensively that it's taken the world by surprise," Mr Key said.
All the party leaders joined in the praise for 17-year-old Ella Yelich-O'Connor and Mr Key's motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
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