National’s portfolio allocations

The announcement by Bill English is here.

I have to say I find it a bit underwhelming. Most former Ministers have kept their portfolios. Sure this means they can be up to speed straight away in opposition but there are missed opportunities.

I hope this is not seen as too long-term and that midway through 2018 there is a more substantive shake up.

I think law and order is going to be a huge area next year with Labour’s plan to repeal three strikes. I would have moved Simon Bridges into a law and order portfolio, considering his background as a former crown prosecutor.