Opposition leader Chris Hipkins has revealed Labour's line-up to counter the new coalition government - with big changes for some of his former ministers.
He said the line-up brought "experience and energy" to the opposition benches.
"With the start this coalition has had, it’s clear New Zealanders will need an opposition that stands up for their values and what is right," Hipkins said.
"This Labour team doesn’t just have experience, it has values and cares about all New Zealanders – not just a few.
"The election didn’t go Labour’s way and we have work to do to make sure Kiwis know and feel that Labour backs them. I have absolute confidence our team will work with communities right across the country to build this support back.
"There are six women and four men in the top 10, it is a diverse line-up and the front bench includes portfolios like climate change and children."
The party has revealed some tweaks and who'll be matching up against the new government. (Source: 1News)
Many of the portfolio allocations simply continue the roles the MPs served while they were ministers in the former Labour government.
The departure of Andrew Little and Nanaia Mahuta have seen their roles re-allocated.
Meanwhile, David Parker and Damien O'Connor appear to have suffered the biggest falls in their line-up rankings — with both nearly falling out of the top-20.
Ginny Andersen, who has faced bullying allegations, remains in Hipkins' top-10 as police spokesperson, but has lost her justice portfolio.
She also remains spokesperson for the prevention of family and sexual violence.
When asked about the reasons behind the changes, Hipkins suggested "ratings in opposition don't matter anywhere as much as the contribution you make".
"I'm going to be rating people based on the contributions they make. You'll notice there are no numbers on the page — that's deliberate for a reason."
Yesterday the Greens outlined their spokespeople, while on Friday Prime Minister Christopher Luxon revealed the ministers in his National-ACT-NZ First coalition government.
Labour's list in opposition
- Chris Hipkins - Opposition Leader, Ministerial Services, National Security and Intelligence
- Carmel Sepuloni - Deputy Leader, Social Development, Pacific Peoples, Auckland Issues, Child Poverty Reduction
- Grant Robertson - Finance, Racing
- Dr Megan Woods - Climate Change, Energy, Resources
- Willie Jackson - Maori Development, Broadcasting and Media, Employment
- Ayesha Verrall - Health, Public Services, Wellington Issues
- Kieran McAnulty - Shadow Leader of the House, Housing, Local Government, Regional Development
- Willow-Jean Prime - Children, Youth
- Ginny Andersen - Police, Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence, Social Investment
- Jan Tinetti - Education, Women
- Barbara Edmonds - Economic Development, Infrastructure
- Peeni Henare - Defence, Sport and Recreation
- Priyanca Radhakrishnan - Conservation, Disability Issues, NZSIS, GCSB
- Jo Luxton - Agriculture, Bisosecurity, Rural Communities
- Duncan Webb - Deputy Leader of the House, Justice, Regulation, Earthquake Commission, Christchurch Issues
- Deborah Russell - Revenue, Science, Innovation and Technology
- Rachel Brooking - Environment, Food Safety, Space
- Damien O'Connor - Trade
- David Parker - Foreign Affairs, Attorney General, Electoral Reform
- Kelvin Davis - Maori-Crown Relations, Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations
- Tangi Utikere - Chief Whip, Transport, Oceans and Fisheries
- Camilla Belich - Junior Whip, Workplace Relations, Emergency Management
- Arena Williams - Assistant Whip, Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Building and Construction, State-Owned Enterprises
- Phil Twyford - Immigration, Disarmament and Arms Control
- Greg O'Connor - Assistant Speaker, Courts, Veterans
- Jenny Salesa - Ethnic Communities, Customs
- Rachel Boyack - ACC, Arts Culture, and Heritage, Animal Welfare
- Adrian Rurawhe - Whānau Ora
- Rino Tirikatene - Corrections, Land Information
- Helen White - Community and Voluntary Sector, Small Business and Manufacturing
- Ingrid Leary - Seniors, Mental Health
- Lemauga Lydia Sosene - Internal Affairs
- Reuben Davidson - Statistics, Digital Economy and Communications
- Cushla Tangaere-Manuel - Tourism and Hospitality, Forestry, Cyclone Recovery
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