Shadow Cabinet of John Key

New Zealand political leader John Key assembled a "shadow cabinet" within the National Party caucus after his election to the position of Leader of the Opposition in 2006. He composed this of individuals who acted for the party as spokespeople in assigned roles while he was Leader of the Opposition (2006–2008).

As the National Party formed the largest party not in government at the time, the frontbench team was as a result the Official Opposition within the New Zealand House of Representatives.

Frontbench team

The list below contains a list of Key's spokespeople and their respective roles as announced December 2006. The first thirty members are given rankings with an extended group of junior members who are unranked.[1][2]

Rank Spokesperson Portfolio
1 John KeyLeader of the Opposition
Spokesperson for SIS
2 Hon Bill EnglishDeputy Leader of the Opposition
Deputy Spokesperson for Finance
3 Gerry BrownleeShadow Leader of the House
Spokesperson for Energy
Spokesperson for State Owned Services
Spokesperson for State Services
Chair of Policy Committee
4 Simon PowerSpokesperson for Justice
Spokesperson for Corrections
Spokesperson for Commerce
5 Hon Dr Nick SmithSpokesperson for the Environment/RMA
Spokesperson for Conservation
Spokesperson for Climate Change
Spokesperson for Building and Construction
Caucus Representative on the National Party board
6 Hon Tony RyallSpokesperson for Health
7 Judith CollinsSpokesperson for Welfare
Spokesperson for Veteran's Affairs
Spokesperson for Family Affairs
8 Katherine RichSpokesperson for Education
9 Hon Maurice WilliamsonSpokesperson for Transport
Spokesperson for Communications and Information Technology
10 David CarterSpokesperson for Agriculture
11 Murray McCullySpokesperson for Foreign Affairs
Spokesperson for Sport and Recreation
Associate Spokesperson for Defense
12 Hon Dr Lockwood SmithSpokesperson for Immigration
Spokesperson for Revenue
Associate Spokesperson for Finance
13 Dr Wayne MappSpokesperson for Defense
Spokesperson for Auckland Issues
Associate Spokesperson for Labor and Industrial Relations
Chair of Caucus Policy Committee
14 Chris FinlaysonShadow Attorney-General
Spokesperson for Treaty Negotiations
Spokesperson for Arts, Culture and Heritage
15 Tim GroserSpokesperson for Trade
Associate Spokesperson for Finance
16 Anne TolleyChief Whip
Associate Spokesperson for Welfare (CYFS)
17 Lindsay TischSpokesperson for Tourism
Spokesperson for Small Business
Spokesperson for Racing
18 Pansy WongSpokesperson for ACC
Spokesperson for Ethnic Affairs
Associate Spokesperson for Education (International Education)
Associate Spokesperson for Immigration
19 John CarterSpokesperson for Local Government
Spokesperson for Civil Defense
20 Phil HeatleySpokesperson for Housing
Spokesperson for Fisheries
Associate Spokesperson for Energy
21 Georgina te HeuheuSpokesperson for Maori Affairs (Culture & Development)
Associate Spokesperson for Defense
22 Paul HutchisonSpokesperson for Tertiary Education
Associate Spokesperson for ACC
Spokesperson for Research, Science and Technology/CRIs
Spokesperson for Policy on Children
Spokesperson for Disability Issues
23 Shane ArdernSpokesperson for Biosecurity
Spokesperson for Fisheries
Spokesperson for Customs
24 Dr Richard WorthSpokesperson for Economic Development
Associate Spokesperson for Justice
Associate Spokesperson for Ethnic Affairs
25 Tau HenareSpokesperson for Maori Affairs (Education & TPK)
26 Jonathan ColemanSpokesperson for Broadcasting
Associate Spokesperson for Health
27 Clem SimichDeputy Speaker
Associate Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs
28 Kate WilkinsonSpokesperson for Labor and Industrial Relations
Spokesperson for Consumer Affairs
Associate Spokesperson for Justice
29 Eric RoySpokesperson for Outdoor Recreation
Associate Spokesperson for Conservation
30 Sandra GoudieSpokesperson for Senior Citizens
Spokesperson for Internal Affairs
Associate Spokesperson for Local Government
Chris AuchinvoleAssociate Spokesperson for Energy (Mining)
Associate Spokesperson for Tourism
David BennettAssociate Spokesperson for Transport
Paula BennettAssociate Spokesperson for Education (Early Childhood)
Jackie BlueSpokesperson for Women's Affairs
Associate Spokesperson for Health
Mark BlumskyAssociate Spokesperson for Local Government
Associate Spokesperson for Economic Development
Chester BorrowsSpokesperson for Police
Associate Spokesperson for Welfare
Bob ClarksonAssociate Spokesperson for Building and Construction
Associate Spokesperson for Housing
Jacqui DeanAssociate Spokesperson for the Environment/RMA
Craig FossAssociate Spokesperson for Finance
Associate Spokesperson for Agriculture (Horticulture)
Jo GoodhewAssociate Spokesperson for Health
Nathan GuyJunior Whip
Associate Spokesperson for Agriculture
John HayesAssociate Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs & Trade (Pacific Island and ODA)
Colin KingAssociate Spokesperson for Education (Trade Training)
Allan PeacheyAssociate Spokesperson for Education
Katrina ShanksAssociate Spokesperson for Commerce
Associate Spokesperson for Economic Development
Chris TremainAssociate Spokesperson for Economic Development
Associate Spokesperson for Small Business
Nicky WagnerSpokesperson for Youth
Associate Spokesperson for the Environment/RMA
Associate Spokesperson for Arts, Culture and Heritage

Further reading

  • Finlayson, Christopher (2022). Yes, Minister. Auckland: Allen & Unwin. ISBN 978-199-1006-103.

References

  1. Who' Who 2005, p. 28-9.
  2. "Key announces his shadow cabinet". NZ Herald. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
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