Rt Hon Helen Clark
Prime Minister of New Zealand
Minister of Arts, Culture and Heritage

2 May 2006 Media Statement

David Parker returns to Cabinet

Prime Minister Helen Clark today announced that David Parker is returning to Cabinet following his election by the Labour Caucus this morning.

“David Parker resumes his former responsibilities as Minister of Energy and Minister Responsible for Climate Change issues. In addition, he takes on the portfolio of Minister for Land Information.”

Helen Clark said she was appointing Annette King to a new position as Minister of Transport.

“Annette King is keen to take on more responsibilities. This will also serve the purpose of broadening the team of people responsible for designing New Zealand’s climate change policy,” Helen Clark said.

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