A minor reshuffle for National

has announced a minor reshuffle.

Michael Woodhouse replaces Chris Bishop as Shadow Leader of the House to enable Mr Bishop to focus solely on his critical role as National's Spokesperson for the Covid-19 Response. Simeon Brown becomes Deputy Shadow Leader of the House.

David Bennett takes on the important Transport portfolio, with the Agriculture portfolio going to Barbara Kuriger.

Louise Upston will be spokesperson for Regional Development, with her Information portfolio going to Christopher Luxon. Mr Luxon also picks up Research, Science and Manufacturing, in addition to his and Associate Transport roles.

and Simon O'Connor, have been acting spokespeople in the Trade and Export Growth and portfolios respectively, have been appointed permanent spokespersons in those portfolios.

Harete Hipango is spokesperson for Children/Oranga Tamariki, Whānau Ora, Māori Development and Māori Tourism.

So not a huge change.

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