New Zealand political leader John Key assembled a "shadow cabinet" within the National Party caucus after his election to the position of Leader of the Opposition in 2006. He composed this of individuals who acted for the party as spokespeople in assigned roles while he was Leader of the Opposition (2006–2008).
As the National Party formed the largest party not in government at the time, the frontbench team was as a result the Official Opposition within the New Zealand House of Representatives.
Frontbench team
editThe list below contains a list of Key's spokespeople and their respective roles as announced December 2006. The first thirty members are given rankings with an extended group of junior members who are unranked.[1][2]
| Rank | Spokesperson | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Key | Leader of the Opposition Spokesperson for SIS | |
| 2 | Hon Bill English | Deputy Leader of the Opposition Spokesperson for Finance | |
| 3 | Gerry Brownlee | Shadow Leader of the House Spokesperson for Energy Spokesperson for State Owned Services Spokesperson for State Services Chair of Policy Committee | |
| 4 | Simon Power | Spokesperson for Justice Spokesperson for Corrections Spokesperson for Commerce | |
| 5 | Hon Dr Nick Smith | Spokesperson for the Environment/RMA Spokesperson for Conservation Spokesperson for Climate Change Spokesperson for Building and Construction Caucus Representative on the National Party board | |
| 6 | Hon Tony Ryall | Spokesperson for Health | |
| 7 | Judith Collins | Spokesperson for Welfare Spokesperson for Veteran's Affairs Spokesperson for Family Affairs | |
| 8 | Katherine Rich | Spokesperson for Education | |
| 9 | Hon Maurice Williamson | Spokesperson for Transport Spokesperson for Communications and Information Technology | |
| 10 | David Carter | Spokesperson for Agriculture | |
| 11 | Murray McCully | Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs Spokesperson for Sport and Recreation Associate Spokesperson for Defense | |
| 12 | Hon Dr Lockwood Smith | Spokesperson for Immigration Spokesperson for Revenue Associate Spokesperson for Finance | |
| 13 | Dr Wayne Mapp | Spokesperson for Defense Spokesperson for Auckland Issues Associate Spokesperson for Labor and Industrial Relations Chair of Caucus Policy Committee | |
| 14 | Chris Finlayson | Shadow Attorney-General Spokesperson for Treaty Negotiations Spokesperson for Arts, Culture and Heritage | |
| 15 | Tim Groser | Spokesperson for Trade Associate Spokesperson for Finance | |
| 16 | Anne Tolley | Chief Whip Associate Spokesperson for Welfare (CYFS) | |
| 17 | Lindsay Tisch | Spokesperson for Tourism Spokesperson for Small Business Spokesperson for Racing | |
| 18 | Pansy Wong | Spokesperson for ACC Spokesperson for Ethnic Affairs Associate Spokesperson for Education (International Education) Associate Spokesperson for Immigration | |
| 19 | John Carter | Spokesperson for Local Government Spokesperson for Civil Defense | |
| 20 | Phil Heatley | Spokesperson for Housing Spokesperson for Fisheries Associate Spokesperson for Energy | |
| 21 | Georgina te Heuheu | Spokesperson for Maori Affairs (Culture & Development) Associate Spokesperson for Defense | |
| 22 | Paul Hutchison | Spokesperson for Tertiary Education Associate Spokesperson for ACC Spokesperson for Research, Science and Technology/CRIs Spokesperson for Policy on Children Spokesperson for Disability Issues | |
| 23 | Shane Ardern | Spokesperson for Biosecurity Spokesperson for Fisheries Spokesperson for Customs | |
| 24 | Dr Richard Worth | Spokesperson for Economic Development Associate Spokesperson for Justice Associate Spokesperson for Ethnic Affairs | |
| 25 | Tau Henare | Spokesperson for Maori Affairs (Education & TPK) | |
| 26 | Jonathan Coleman | Spokesperson for Broadcasting Associate Spokesperson for Health | |
| 27 | Clem Simich | Deputy Speaker Associate Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs | |
| 28 | Kate Wilkinson | Spokesperson for Labor and Industrial Relations Spokesperson for Consumer Affairs Associate Spokesperson for Justice | |
| 29 | Eric Roy | Spokesperson for Outdoor Recreation Associate Spokesperson for Conservation | |
| 30 | Sandra Goudie | Spokesperson for Senior Citizens Spokesperson for Internal Affairs Associate Spokesperson for Local Government | |
| Chris Auchinvole | Associate Spokesperson for Energy (Mining) Associate Spokesperson for Tourism | ||
| David Bennett | Associate Spokesperson for Transport | ||
| Paula Bennett | Associate Spokesperson for Education (Early Childhood) | ||
| Jackie Blue | Spokesperson for Women's Affairs Associate Spokesperson for Health | ||
| Mark Blumsky | Associate Spokesperson for Local Government Associate Spokesperson for Economic Development | ||
| Chester Borrows | Spokesperson for Police Associate Spokesperson for Welfare | ||
| Bob Clarkson | Associate Spokesperson for Building and Construction Associate Spokesperson for Housing | ||
| Jacqui Dean | Associate Spokesperson for the Environment/RMA | ||
| Craig Foss | Associate Spokesperson for Finance Associate Spokesperson for Agriculture (Horticulture) | ||
| Jo Goodhew | Associate Spokesperson for Health | ||
| Nathan Guy | Junior Whip Associate Spokesperson for Agriculture | ||
| John Hayes | Associate Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs & Trade (Pacific Island and ODA) | ||
| Colin King | Associate Spokesperson for Education (Trade Training) | ||
| Allan Peachey | Associate Spokesperson for Education | ||
| Katrina Shanks | Associate Spokesperson for Commerce Associate Spokesperson for Economic Development | ||
| Chris Tremain | Associate Spokesperson for Economic Development Associate Spokesperson for Small Business | ||
| Nicky Wagner | Spokesperson for Youth Associate Spokesperson for the Environment/RMA Associate Spokesperson for Arts, Culture and Heritage | ||
Further reading
edit- Finlayson, Christopher (2022). Yes, Minister. Auckland: Allen & Unwin. ISBN 978-199-1006-103.
References
edit- ^ Who' Who 2005, p. 28-9.
- ^ "Key announces his shadow cabinet". NZ Herald. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- Who's Who in the New Zealand Parliament 2005. Wellington: Parliamentary Service. 2006.