Today I am confirming a minor shadow cabinet reshuffle
due to the retirement of Paula Bennett.
Dr Shane Reti
will be ranked number 13 and will take on Associate Drug
Reform. Shane has demonstrated a huge intellect and capacity
for work, supporting Michael Woodhouse in our Covid-19
response, as well as achieving much in the Tertiary
Education portfolio.
Simon Bridges will be picking up
the Foreign Affairs portfolio and will be ranked at number
17. Simon has been leader and a minister for a number of
years in the last National Government. He expressed a desire
for this portfolio and his experience will be valuable in
this important role.
Deputy Leader Nikki Kaye will
pick up the portfolio of Women and will make several
announcements associated with this portfolio in the coming
months.
Amy Adams will take the portfolio of Drug
Reform. She will work with Shane Reti in this
area.
This reshuffle will ensure that National has a
strong team, with huge depth, that will deliver more jobs
for New
Zealand.
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