Greens Announce Spokespeople Roles
Thursday, 22 August 2002, 3:35 pm
Press Release: Green Party
Greens Announce Spokespeople Roles
22nd August
2002
Green Party co-leader Rod Donald today announced the
new line-up of portfolios for the nine Green Party
MPs.
"Our new MPs Metiria and Mike bring a great mix of
new skills and energy to the Green caucus, and their
portfolios reflect this.
"Metiria will be taking on Maori
Affairs; Education; Immigration and Pacific Affairs. Mike
will be the spokesperson for Arts and Culture; Sports,
Fitness and Leisure; Tourism and Small Business.
Mr Donald
said the caucus had also made some minor rearrangements in
other portfolios. He will take on the Musterer position to
streamline relations with the Government and free up Ian
Ewen-Street to focus on organics and agriculture.
Jeanette
Fitzsimons will take over responsibility for Transport, with
Sue Kedgley assisting on Wellington transport issues and
Keith Locke assisting on Auckland transport.
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