Luxon Shakes up Cabinet, Campaign in NZ Election Year
The reshuffle elevates Penk and Simmonds to Cabinet while shifting defence, energy and other portfolios as Luxon cites economic and security pressures.
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Luxon reveals election-year Cabinet reshuffle
This article first appeared at rnz.co.nz and is republished with permission. Chris Penk and Penny Simmonds have been promoted to Cabinet, as the Prime Minister reshuffles his ministerial lineup. The reshuffle also sees first-term MPs Cameron Brewer and Mike Butterick made ministers outside Cabinet. The changes were brought about by the upcoming retirement of Judith Collins, as well as Dr Shane Reti’s decision to stand down at the election. Colli…
Simeon Brown picks up new portfolio in Cabinet reshuffle
Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown has been named the new Minister of Energy. Times file photo Prime Minister and Botany MP Christopher Luxon has announced a refreshed ministerial line-up to continue fixing the basics and protecting New Zealand’s future. “New Zealanders are facing economic challenges brought on by conflict in the Middle East and its effect on fuel supply across the world,” Luxon says. “Having a strong ministerial team with real-world exp…
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