National appoints Chief Press Secretary
National Party Leader John Key is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Taylor as Chief Press Secretary.
A former New Zealand Herald political and business reporter, Mr Taylor, 37, has worked as a Senior Press Secretary in the Leader's Office since January.
Mr Taylor’s appointment is effective immediately.
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