National unveils strong Opposition team
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Thu Nov 02 2017 13:00:00 GMT+1300 (New Zealand Daylight Time)
National unveils strong Opposition team
Thursday, 2 November 2017, 1:56 pm
Press Release: New Zealand National Party
2 November 2017
National unveils strong Opposition team
National Party Leader Bill English has unveiled a strong Opposition team which will hold the Government to account and ensure it does not squander the opportunities New Zealanders have created for our country in recent years.
“New Zealand is doing well, with low unemployment, thousands of jobs being created every month, strong public services and New Zealanders getting ahead,” Mr English says.
“That’s a direct result of the hard work and dedication of New Zealanders who have operated confidently with the support of a clear and consistent economic plan and a government focused on achieving measurable results.
“We will be pushing the new Government to maintain that success and that focus.
“Today I am announcing our Opposition lineup which makes the most use of our dedicated and talented caucus. We are the largest Opposition Party New Zealand has ever seen, and the largest party in Parliament. We will ensure we make those numbers count.
“I have ensured we make the most of the experience and knowledge of our former ministers, while also utilising the talents of our large caucus who are passionate about New Zealand’s future.
“All but the latest intake of MPs have been allocated portfolios. Those MPs will be given time to understand Parliamentary processes and work alongside our spokespeople, and be allocated portfolios in due course.
“We will be a strong and loyal Opposition. We are ambitious for New Zealand – and we remain committed to building a stronger, more confident and more prosperous nation.
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“We will work tirelessly to ensure New Zealand continues to succeed and New Zealanders continue to get ahead, while holding the current Government to account on any decisions that place that progress at risk.”
Portfolio allocations with images: National_Party_Portfolios.pdf
National Party Spokesperson Allocations 2 November 2017
Spokesperson for
Associate roles
Rt Hon Bill English
Leader of the Opposition
National Security
Hon Paula Bennett
Deputy Leader of the Opposition
Children
Women
Social Investment
Hon Steven Joyce
Finance
Infrastructure
Hon Gerry Brownlee
Foreign Affairs
Fisheries
Land Information
Hon Simon Bridges
Shadow Leader of the House
Economic and Regional Development
Immigration
Hon Amy Adams
Justice
Workplace Relations and Safety (incl Pike River)
Hon Jonathan Coleman
Health
Sport and Recreation
Hon Christopher Finlayson
Shadow Attorney General
Commerce
GCSB
NZSIS
Hon Judith Collins
Transport
Revenue
Hon Michael Woodhouse
Housing
Social Housing
Hon Nathan Guy
Primary Industries
Hon Nikki Kaye
Education
Hon Todd McClay
Trade
State Services
Hon Paul Goldsmith
Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment
Arts, Culture and Heritage
Hon Louise Upston
Social Development
Hon Anne Tolley
Nomination for Deputy Speaker
Rt Hon David Carter
State Owned Enterprises
Hon Nick Smith
Forestry
Aquaculture
Hon Maggie Barry
Conservation
Hon Alfred Ngaro
Courts
Community and Voluntary Sector
Pacific Peoples
Hon Mark Mitchell
Defence
Hon Nicky Wagner
Disability Issues
Hon Jacqui Dean
Tourism
Small Business
Hon David Bennett
Food Safety
Racing
Associate Immigration
Hon Tim Macindoe
ACC
Hon Scott Simpson
Environment
Planning
Jami-Lee Ross
Senior Whip
Local Government
Associate Transport
Barbara Kuriger
Biosecurity
Rural Communities
Junior Whip
Matt Doocey
Greater Christchurch Regeneration
Mental Health
Third Whip
Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi
Internal Affairs
Associate Police
Melissa Lee
Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media
Ethnic Affairs
Jonathan Young
Energy and Resources
Joanne Hayes
Whānau Ora
Associate Children
Ian McKelvie
Seniors
Veterans
Simon O’Connor
Corrections
Jian Yang
Statistics
Associate Ethnic Affairs
Andrew Bayly
Building Regulation
Associate Commerce
Chris Bishop
Police
Youth
Sarah Dowie
Early Childhood Education
Brett Hudson
ICT
Government Digital Services
Nuk Korako
Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations
Māori Development
Todd Muller
Climate Change
Crown/Māori Relations
Parmjeet Parmar
Science and Innovation
Shane Reti
Data
Associate Health
Alastair Scott
Customs
Associate Regional Development
Stuart Smith
Civil Defence
Earthquake Commission
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