Don Brash MP National Party Leader

27 April 2004

Minor reshuffle of portfolio responsibilities

National Party Leader Don Brash has announced a minor reshuffle of portfolio responsibilities.

National Party Broadcasting spokeswoman Georgina te Heuheu has been handed responsibility for the Arts, Culture and Heritage portfolio. She will also take on the role of Associate spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Dr Paul Hutchison becomes Associate spokesman for Arts, Culture and Heritage.

Dr Brash promised the changes some weeks ago after Deputy Leader Gerry Brownlee was appointed Maori Affairs spokesman.

He has also confirmed Maurice Williamson as the Party spokesman on Information Technology matters.

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