Labour team ready to take on the coalition of chaos

Labour’s strong line-up for the 54th Parliament brings experience and energy to the job of Opposition.

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.

“Our Labour Party team is highly experienced and energised and looking forward to getting back to Parliament,” Labour Leader Chris Hipkins said.

“I am incredibly proud and humbled to have this team alongside me as we take up the important job of Opposition.

“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.

“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.

“Unfortunately, we’ve already seen a lack of moral compass in the coalition’s approach.

“This Labour team doesn’t just have experience, it has values and cares about all New Zealanders – not just a few,” Chris Hipkins said.

Here is the complete list:

• Chris Hipkins: 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 and Safety, 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: Whanau 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