From 28th January, a new team will help Prime Minister John Key run the National-led Government.
Among the various changes, marks the return of Peter Dunne, from United Future. He will now take charge of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Associate Minister of Health and Associate Minister of Conservation. Mr Dunne will be a Minister outside Cabinet as he was prior to his resignation in June last year.
Chris Tremain, Internal Affairs and Local Government Minister will be resigning later this week. He had previously announced his intention to retire from Parliament at the upcoming general election.
The new Minister outside Cabinet will be Peseta Sam Lotu-liga, he will be appointed Minister of Pacific Island Affairs and Associate Minister of Local Government. Mr Lotu-liga is the MP for Maungakiekie and was first elected to Parliament 2008.
Michael Woodhouse will be promoted to the vacancy in Cabinet, and will retain all of his current responsibilities.
Paula Bennett picks up the role of Minister of Local Government, in addition to her current portfolio responsibilities.
Todd McClay will take up the role of Associate Tourism.
The Governor-General will swear in the new Ministers on Tuesday 28 January, prior to Parliament getting underway for the new year.
“I am pleased to welcome Peter Dunne back as a Minister. We have worked together well in the past, and United Future continues to be a valued partner in government,"said Key.
“While 2013 brought its challenges, both Peter and I start this election year looking forward, not back.”
Mr Key also congratulated Mr Lotu-liga on his elevation to the Ministry.
“The National-led Government’s strong Ministerial team will continue to take New Zealand forward and deliver on what we have promised,” Mr Key added.