Shadow Cabinet of John Key

Summary

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 edit

The 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

  1. ^ Who' Who 2005, p. 28-9.
  2. ^ "Key announces his shadow cabinet". NZ Herald. Retrieved 11 June 2021.