The deputy prime minister of New Zealand is the second-most senior member of the Cabinet of New Zealand. The officeholder usually deputises for the prime minister at official functions. The current deputy prime minister is Winston Peters, who has held the position twice before, and will serve until 31 May 2025.
Jonathan Lucas Hunt is a New Zealand politician, and was New Zealand's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom from 2005 to March 2008. He formerly served as Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives. He is a member of the Labour Party, and was until his retirement in 2005 the longest-serving MP in Parliament. Hunt is a member of the Order of New Zealand, New Zealand's highest civilian honour. Hunt was given the nickname the "Minister for Wine and Cheese" after his well-known liking of the combo.
Sir William Hall-Jones was the 16th prime minister of New Zealand from June 1906 until August 1906.
Michael Edward Rainton Bassett is a former Labour Party member of the New Zealand House of Representatives and cabinet minister in the reformist fourth Labour government. He is also a noted New Zealand historian, and has published a number of books on New Zealand politics, including biographies of Prime Ministers Peter Fraser, Gordon Coates and Joseph Ward.
The Minister of Internal Affairs is a ministerial portfolio in the government of New Zealand with responsibility over the Department of Internal Affairs. The position of Minister of Internal Affairs has existed since the Department of Internal Affairs replaced the Colonial Secretary's office from 19 November 1907. The responsibilities of the office have been progressively reduced as other ministerial roles have been spun-off from the Department of Internal Affairs. Today his or her remit includes internal security and administering applications for citizenship.
The Minister of Customs in New Zealand is a cabinet position appointed by the Prime Minister to be in charge of matters of border control, international trade and travel and the collection of import duties and taxes to New Zealand. The minister is responsible for the New Zealand Customs Service which is the oldest government department in New Zealand.
The Minister of Forestry is a ministerial portfolio in the government of New Zealand. The position was created in 1893 as Commissioner of Forests, being renamed Commissioner of State Forests in 1922 before finally having the title altered from Commissioner to Minister in 1949.
The Minister of Works in New Zealand was a former cabinet member appointed by the Prime Minister to be in charge of the Ministry of Works and Development.
Percy Benjamin Allen was a New Zealand politician of the National Party.
Noel Scott was a New Zealand politician of the Labour Party.
In the Australian Government, the Minister for Sport is currently Anika Wells since 1 June 2022.
The minister for Oceans and Fisheries in New Zealand is a current cabinet member appointed by the prime minister to be responsible for New Zealand's aquaculture and fishing industries and to oversee the Ministry of Fisheries. Similar duties were performed previously by the minister of Marine.
The Minister of Tourism in New Zealand is the cabinet member appointed by the Prime Minister to be in charge of Tourism New Zealand. The current Minister of Tourism is Matt Doocey.
The Minister for National Security and Intelligence is a minister in the government of New Zealand who is responsible for leading and setting the policies and legislative framework of New Zealand's national security system. The current minister is Christopher Luxon, who is also the current Prime Minister of New Zealand, as by convention, the National Security and Intelligence portfolio is always held by the Prime Minister.
The Minister of Trade (Māori: Manatū Aorere in New Zealand is a senior Minister within the New Zealand Government appointed by the Prime Minister. The current Minister of Trade is Todd McClay.
The Minister for Social Development is a minister in the government of New Zealand with responsibility promoting social development and welfare, and is in charge of the Ministry of Social Development. The position was established in 1938 after the passing of the Social Security Act 1938.
The Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs is a minister in the government of New Zealand with the responsibilities including corporate law and governance, financial markets, competition policy, consumer policy, protecting intellectual property, and trade policy and international regulatory cooperation, most of which is administered by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. The position was established as Minister of Commerce in 1987 and superseded the previous office of Minister of Trade and Industry.
The Minister of Mines in New Zealand was a former cabinet member appointed by the Prime Minister to be responsible for New Zealand's mining industries. The portfolio was abolished in 1977 and its responsibilities were assumed by the Minister of Energy.
The Minister of Statistics in New Zealand is a cabinet position appointed by the Prime Minister to be charged with the responsibility of Statistics New Zealand.
The Minister for Pacific Peoples is a ministerial portfolio in the government of New Zealand with responsibility over the Ministry for Pacific Peoples. The role was established in 1984 as Minister of Pacific Island Affairs, prior to which, Pacific Island affairs had been within the purview of the Minister of Foreign Affairs. The position was renamed Minister for Pacific Peoples on 22 December 2015.
