Shadow Cabinet of Andrew Little

Andrew Little assembled a shadow cabinet after he was elected Leader of the Labour Party in New Zealand. He composed this of individuals who acted for the party as spokespeople in assigned roles while he was Leader of the Opposition (2014–17). As the Labour Party formed the largest party not in government, this Frontbench team was as a result the Official Opposition of the New Zealand House of Representatives.

November 2014

Little announced his first shadow cabinet line-up on 24 November 2014, shortly after his election as leader.^[1]

	Spokesperson	Portfolio
1	Andrew Little	Leader of the Opposition Spokesperson for the Security Intelligence Service
2	Hon Annette King	Deputy Leader Spokesperson for Health
3	Grant Robertson	Spokesperson for Finance
4	Hon Nanaia Mahuta	Spokesperson for Māori Development
5	Phil Twyford	Spokesperson for Housing Spokesperson for Transport
6	Chris Hipkins	Shadow Leader of the House Senior Whip Spokesperson for Education Spokesperson for Early Childhood Education
7	Carmel Sepuloni	Spokesperson for Social Development Junior Whip
8	Kelvin Davis	Spokesperson for Police Spokesperson for Corrections Associate Spokesperson for Justice (Sexual and Domestic Violence) Associate Spokesperson for Education (Māori Education) Associate Spokesperson for Regional Development
9	Jacinda Ardern	Spokesperson for Justice Spokesperson for Children Spokesperson for Small Business Spokesperson for Arts, Culture and Heritage
10	Dr David Clark	Spokesperson for Economic Development Associate Spokesperson for Finance Associate Spokesperson for Health (Mental Health)
11	William Sio	Spokesperson for Pacific Island Affairs Spokesperson for Local Government Associate Spokesperson for Housing (South Auckland) Spokesperson for Interfaith Dialogue
12	Iain Lees-Galloway	Spokesperson for Labour
13	Dr Megan Woods	Spokesperson for the Environment Spokesperson for Climate Change
14	Hon David Cunliffe	Spokesperson for Regional Development Spokesperson for Tertiary Education Spokesperson for Research & Development Spokesperson for Science and Innovation Associate Spokesperson for Economic Development
15	Hon David Parker	Spokesperson for Trade and Export Growth Shadow Attorney General Spokesperson for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations
16	David Shearer	Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs Spokesperson for Consumer Affairs
17	Hon Phil Goff	Spokesperson for Defence Spokesperson for Veterans' Affairs Spokesperson for Disarmament Spokesperson for Auckland Issues Spokesperson for Ethnic Affairs
18	Hon Trevor Mallard	Assistant Speaker Spokesperson for Internal Affairs (excluding Gambling) Spokesperson for Sport and Recreation Spokesperson for Animal Rights Spokesperson for Parliamentary Reform
19	Hon Ruth Dyson	Spokesperson for Conservation Spokesperson for Senior Citizens Spokesperson for Disability Issues Spokesperson for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery
20	Hon Damien O'Connor	Spokesperson for Primary Industries Spokesperson for Biosecurity Spokesperson for Food Safety
21	Hon Clayton Cosgrove	Spokesperson for Revenue Spokesperson for State Owned Enterprises Spokesperson for Building and Construction Spokesperson for the Earthquake Commission Associate Spokesperson for Finance
22	Sue Moroney	Spokesperson for ACC Spokesperson for Immigration Spokesperson for Women's Affairs Associate Spokesperson for Labour
23	Clare Curran	Spokesperson for ICT Spokesperson for Broadcasting Spokesperson for Open Government Associate Spokesperson for Justice Associate Spokesperson for Commerce
24	Kris Faafoi	Spokesperson for Commerce Spokesperson for State Services Spokesperson for Racing Assistant Whip
25	Louisa Wall	Spokesperson for Youth Affairs Associate Spokesperson for Auckland Issues (South Auckland) Associate Spokesperson for Sport and Recreation
26	Stuart Nash	Spokesperson for Forestry Spokesperson for Energy Spokesperson for Land Information Spokesperson for Statistics
27	Rino Tirikatene	Spokesperson for Fisheries Associate Spokesperson for Regional Development Spokesperson for Customs
28	Meka Whaitiri	Spokesperson for Water Associate Spokesperson for Regional Development Associate Spokesperson for Finance Associate Spokesperson for Primary Industries
29	Poto Williams	Spokesperson for the Community and Voluntary Sector Associate Spokesperson for Housing (Christchurch) Associate Spokesperson for Justice (Family) Associate Spokesperson for Education (Christchurch Schools)
30	Peeni Henare	Spokesperson for Tourism Associate Spokesperson for Māori Development (Employment & Te Reo Māori) Spokesperson for State Owned Enterprises
31	Adrian Rurawhe	Spokesperson for Civil Defence and Emergency Management Associate Spokesperson for Internal Affairs (Gambling) Associate Spokesperson for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations
32	Jenny Salesa	Spokesperson for Employment, Skills and Training

November 2015

Little reshuffled his shadow cabinet on 30 November 2015, one year into his leadership.^[2] Media reporting noted the demotions of Nanaia Mahuta and the former leader David Cunliffe. Another former leader, Phil Goff, was moved to the lowest ranking, but this reflected his reduced Parliamentary activity during his campaign for the Auckland mayoralty.^[3]^[4]

	Spokesperson	Portfolio
1	Andrew Little	Leader of the Opposition Spokesperson for the Security Intelligence Service
2	Hon Annette King	Deputy Leader Spokesperson for Health
3	Grant Robertson	Spokesperson for Finance Spokesperson for Employment
4	Phil Twyford	Spokesperson for Housing, Building and Construction Spokesperson for Auckland Issues Associate Spokesperson for Transport (Auckland and Ports)
5	Jacinda Ardern	Spokesperson for Justice Spokesperson for Children Spokesperson for Small Business Spokesperson for Arts, Culture and Heritage Associate Spokesperson for Auckland Issues
6	Chris Hipkins	Shadow Leader of the House Senior Whip Spokesperson for Education (Including Tertiary Education and Early Childhood Education)
7	Kelvin Davis	Spokesperson for Māori Development Spokesperson for Corrections
8	Carmel Sepuloni	Spokesperson for Social Development Junior Whip Associate Spokesperson for Education Associate Spokesperson for Pacific Island Affairs
9	Dr David Clark	Spokesperson for Economic Development (including Regional Development) Spokesperson for Trade and Export Growth Associate Spokesperson for Health Associate Spokesperson for Finance
10	Dr Megan Woods	Spokesperson for Canterbury Issues Spokesperson for Climate Change Associate Spokesperson for Trade and Export Growth
11	Hon David Parker	Spokesperson for the Environment Spokesperson for Water Spokesperson for State Owned Enterprises Spokesperson for ICT Spokesperson for Entrepreneurship Spokesperson for Regulatory Reform Shadow Attorney General
12	Hon Nanaia Mahuta	Spokesperson for Conservation Spokesperson for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Spokesperson for Whānau Ora
13	David Shearer	Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs Associate Spokesperson for Defence
12	Iain Lees-Galloway	Spokesperson for Workplace Relations and Safety Spokesperson for Immigration
13	William Sio	Spokesperson for Pacific Island Affairs Spokesperson for Interfaith Dialogue Associate Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs (Pacific Climate Change) Associate Spokesperson for Ethnic Communities
14	Sue Moroney	Spokesperson for Transport Spokesperson for ACC Associate Spokesperson for Workplace Relations and Safety
15	Hon Damien O'Connor	Spokesperson for Primary Industries Spokesperson for Biosecurity Spokesperson for Food Safety
16	Hon Clayton Cosgrove	Spokesperson for Commerce Spokesperson for Veterans' Affairs Spokesperson for Tourism Associate Spokesperson for Finance
17	Stuart Nash	Spokesperson for Police Spokesperson for Revenue Spokesperson for Energy Spokesperson for Forestry Associate Spokesperson for Economic Development
18	Meka Whaitiri	Spokesperson for Local Government Associate Spokesperson for Primary Industries Associate Spokesperson for Food Safety
19	Jenny Salesa	Spokesperson for Skills and Training Associate Spokesperson for Education Associate Spokesperson for Health Associate Spokesperson for Employment
20	Peeni Henare	Spokesperson for Urban Māori Spokesperson for Māori Broadcasting Associate Spokesperson for Māori Development Associate Spokesperson for Economic Development
21	Clare Curran	Spokesperson for Broadcasting Spokesperson for Open Government Spokesperson for Civil Defence and Emergency Management Associate Spokesperson for ICT Associate Spokesperson for Commerce
22	Kris Faafoi	Spokesperson for State Services Spokesperson for Racing Spokesperson for Consumer Affairs Associate Spokesperson for Broadcasting Assistant Whip
23	Hon Trevor Mallard	Assistant Speaker Spokesperson for Sport and Recreation Spokesperson for Animal Welfare Spokesperson for Parliamentary Reform
24	Hon Ruth Dyson	Spokesperson for Senior Citizens Spokesperson for Women's Affairs Spokesperson for Statistics Associate Spokesperson for Ethnic Communities (South Island)
25	Rino Tirikatene	Spokesperson for Fisheries Spokesperson for Customs
26	Hon David Cunliffe	Spokesperson for Disarmament Spokesperson for Research and Development Spokesperson for Science and Innovation Spokesperson for Land Information Associate Spokesperson for Education (Tertiary) Undersecretary to the Leader on Superannuation Issues
29	Poto Williams	Spokesperson for the Community and Voluntary Sector Spokesperson for Disability Issues Associate Spokesperson for Justice (Sexual & Domestic Violence)
30	Louisa Wall	Spokesperson for Courts Spokesperson for Youth Affairs Associate Spokesperson for Justice (Legal Aid) Associate Spokesperson for Sport and Recreation
31	Adrian Rurawhe	Spokesperson for Internal Affairs Associate Spokesperson for Education (Māori)
32	Hon Phil Goff	Spokesperson for Defence Spokesperson for Ethnic Communities Associate Spokesperson for Veterans' Affair

December 2016

Little announced a reshuffled shadow cabinet on 16 December 2016, reflecting the retirements of Phil Goff and David Shearer, the imminent retirement of David Cunliffe, and the election to Parliament of Michael Wood.^[5]^[6]

	Spokesperson	Portfolio
1	Andrew Little	Leader of the Opposition Spokesperson for the Security Intelligence Service Spokesperson for New Economy
2	Hon Annette King	Deputy Leader Spokesperson for Health
3	Grant Robertson	Spokesperson for Finance Spokesperson for Employment
4	Phil Twyford	Spokesperson for Housing, Building and Construction Spokesperson for Auckland Issues Associate Spokesperson for Transport (Auckland and Ports)
5	Jacinda Ardern	Spokesperson for Justice Spokesperson for Children Spokesperson for Small Business Spokesperson for Arts, Culture and Heritage Associate Spokesperson for Auckland Issues
6	Chris Hipkins	Spokesperson for Education (Including Tertiary Education and Early Childhood Education) Shadow Leader of the House
7	Kelvin Davis	Spokesperson for Māori Development Spokesperson for Corrections
8	Carmel Sepuloni	Junior Whip Spokesperson for Social Development Associate Spokesperson for Education Associate Spokesperson for Pacific Island Affairs
9	Dr David Clark	Spokesperson for Economic Development (including Regional Development) Spokesperson for Trade and Export Growth Associate Spokesperson for Health Associate Spokesperson for Finance
10	Dr Megan Woods	Spokesperson for Canterbury Issues Spokesperson for Climate Change Spokesperson for State Services Associate Spokesperson for Trade and Export Growth
11	Hon David Parker	Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs Spokesperson for the Environment Spokesperson for Water Spokesperson for Entrepreneurship Spokesperson for Regulatory Reform Shadow Attorney General
12	Hon Nanaia Mahuta	Spokesperson for Conservation Spokesperson for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Spokesperson for Whānau Ora
13	Iain Lees-Galloway	Spokesperson for Workplace Relations and Safety Spokesperson for Immigration Spokesperson for Defence
14	William Sio	Spokesperson for Pacific Island Affairs Spokesperson for Interfaith Dialogue Associate Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs (Pacific Climate Change) Associate Spokesperson for Ethnic Communities
15	Sue Moroney	Spokesperson for Transport Spokesperson for ACC Associate Spokesperson for Workplace Relations and Safety
16	Hon Damien O'Connor	Spokesperson for Primary Industries Spokesperson for Biosecurity Spokesperson for Food Safety
17	Stuart Nash	Spokesperson for Police Spokesperson for Energy Spokesperson for State Owned Enterprises Spokesperson for Forestry Spokesperson for Innovation and Science Spokesperson for Research and Development
18	Meka Whaitiri	Spokesperson for Local Government Associate Spokesperson for Primary Industries Associate Spokesperson for Food Safety
19	Kris Faafoi	Senior Whip Spokesperson for Racing Spokesperson for Tourism Associate Spokesperson for Broadcasting
20	Jenny Salesa	Spokesperson for Skills and Training Associate Spokesperson for Education Associate Spokesperson for Health Associate Spokesperson for Employment
21	Peeni Henare	Spokesperson for Urban Māori Spokesperson for Māori Broadcasting Associate Spokesperson for Māori Development Associate Spokesperson for Economic Development
22	Clare Curran	Spokesperson for ICT Spokesperson for Broadcasting Spokesperson for Open Government Spokesperson for Civil Defence and Emergency Management Associate Spokesperson for Commerce
23	Hon Trevor Mallard	Assistant Speaker Spokesperson for Sport and Recreation Spokesperson for Animal Welfare Spokesperson for Parliamentary Reform
24	Hon Ruth Dyson	Spokesperson for Senior Citizens Spokesperson for Women's Affairs Spokesperson for Statistics Associate Spokesperson for Ethnic Communities (South Island)
25	Rino Tirikatene	Spokesperson for Fisheries Spokesperson for Customs
26	Hon David Cunliffe	Spokesperson for Land Information Undersecretary to the Leader on Superannuation Issues
27	Poto Williams	Spokesperson for the Community and Voluntary Sector Spokesperson for Disability Issues Associate Spokesperson for Justice (Sexual & Domestic Violence)
28	Louisa Wall	Spokesperson for Courts Spokesperson for Youth Affairs Associate Spokesperson for Justice (Legal Aid) Associate Spokesperson for Sport and Recreation
29	Adrian Rurawhe	Spokesperson for Internal Affairs Associate Spokesperson for Education (Māori)
30	Hon Clayton Cosgrove	Spokesperson for Commerce Spokesperson for Veterans Affairs Spokesperson for Business Outreach Associate Spokesperson for Finance
31	Michael Wood	Spokesperson for Consumer Affairs Spokesperson for Ethnic Communities Spokesperson for Revenue

March 2017

A further reshuffle took place on 8 March 2017. This reflected Annette King's announcement of her retirement from politics at the next election and resignation as deputy leader, the election of Jacinda Ardern as her successor, and the return to Parliament of Raymond Huo following Ardern's win in the Mount Albert by-election and consequent vacation of her list seat.^[7]

	Spokesperson	Portfolio
1	Andrew Little	Leader of the Opposition Spokesperson for the Security Intelligence Service Spokesperson for New Economy
2	Jacinda Ardern	Deputy Leader Spokesperson for Justice Spokesperson for Children Spokesperson for Small Business Spokesperson for Arts, Culture and Heritage Associate Spokesperson for Auckland Issues
3	Grant Robertson	Spokesperson for Finance Spokesperson for Employment
4	Phil Twyford	Spokesperson for Housing, Building and Construction Spokesperson for Auckland Issues Associate Spokesperson for Transport (Auckland and Ports)
5	Dr Megan Woods	Spokesperson for Canterbury Issues Spokesperson for Climate Change Spokesperson for Energy Spokesperson of Innovation and Science Spokesperson for Research and Development Associate Spokesperson for Trade and Export Growth
6	Chris Hipkins	Spokesperson for Education (Including Tertiary Education and Early Childhood Education) Shadow Leader of the House
7	Kelvin Davis	Spokesperson for Corrections Spokesperson for Maori Development Spokesperson for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations
8	Carmel Sepuloni	Junior Whip Spokesperson for Social Development Associate Spokesperson for Education Associate Spokesperson for Pacific Island Affairs
9	Dr David Clark	Spokesperson for Health Associate Spokesperson for Finance
10	Hon David Parker	Shadow Attorney General Spokesperson for the Environment Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs Spokesperson for Water Spokesperson for Regulatory Reform Spokesperson for Entrepreneurship & Trade and Export Growth
11	Hon Nanaia Mahuta	Spokesperson for Conservation Spokesperson for Whanau Ora
12	Stuart Nash	Spokesperson for Police Spokesperson for Forestry Spokesperson for Economic Development (Including Regional Development)
13	Meka Whaitiri	Spokesperson for Local Government Associate Spokesperson for Primary Industries Associate Spokesperson for Food Safety
14	Iain Lees-Galloway	Spokesperson for Workplace Relations and Safety Spokesperson for Immigration Spokesperson for Defence
15	William Sio	Spokesperson for Pacific Island Affairs Spokesperson for Interfaith Dialogue Associate Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs (Pacific Climate Change) Associate Spokesperson for Ethnic Communities
16	Sue Moroney	Spokesperson for Transport Spokesperson for ACC Associate Spokesperson for Workplace Relations and Safety
17	Hon Damien O'Connor	Spokesperson for Primary Industries Spokesperson for Biosecurity Spokesperson for Food Safety
18	Kris Faafoi	Senior Whip Spokesperson for Racing Spokesperson for Tourism Associate Spokesperson for Broadcasting
19	Jenny Salesa	Spokesperson for Skills and Training Associate Spokesperson for Education Associate Spokesperson for Health Associate Spokesperson for Employment
20	Peeni Henare	Spokesperson for Urban Maori Spokesperson for Maori Broadcasting Spokesperson for State Owned Enterprises Associate Spokesperson for Māori Development Associate Spokesperson for Economic Development
21	Clare Curran	Spokesperson for ICT Spokesperson for Broadcasting Spokesperson for Open Government Spokesperson for Civil Defense and Emergency Management Associate Spokesperson for Commerce
22	Adrian Rurawhe	Spokesperson for Internal Affairs Associate Spokesperson for Education (Māori)
23	Hon Annette King	Spokesperson for State Services
24	Hon Trevor Mallard	Assistant Speaker Spokesperson for Sport and Recreation Spokesperson for Animal Welfare Spokesperson for Parliamentary Reform
25	Hon Ruth Dyson	Spokesperson for Senior Citizens Spokesperson for Women's Affairs Spokesperson for Statistics Associate Spokesperson for Ethnic Communities (South Island)
26	Rino Tirikatene	Spokesperson for Fisheries Spokesperson for Customs
27	Poto Williams	Spokesperson for Community and Voluntary Sector Spokesperson for Disability Issues Associate Spokesperson for Justice (Sexual & Domestic Violence)
28	Louisa Wall	Spokesperson for Courts Spokesperson for Youth Affairs Associate Spokesperson for Justice (Legal Aid) Associate Spokesperson for Sport and Recreation
29	Hon Clayton Cosgrove	Spokesperson for Commerce Spokesperson for Veterans Affairs Spokesperson for Business Outreach Associate Spokesperson for Finance
30	Michael Wood	Spokesperson for Consumer Affairs Spokesperson for Ethnic Communities Spokesperson for Revenue
31	Raymond Huo	Spokesperson for Land Information

References

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^ "Labour line-up to take the 2017 election". Scoop. New Zealand Labour Party. 30 November 2015. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
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^ Isaac Davidson (16 December 2016). "Labour Party announces reshuffle". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
^ "David Clark takes over health role". Scoop. New Zealand Labour Party. 8 March 2017. Retrieved 31 May 2021.

[1] "New faces, wise heads in bold Labour line up". Scoop. New Zealand Labour Party. 24 November 2014. Retrieved 31 May 2021.

[2] "Labour line-up to take the 2017 election". Scoop. New Zealand Labour Party. 30 November 2015. Retrieved 1 June 2021.

[3] "Little reshuffles shadow cabinet". RNZ. 30 November 2015. Retrieved 1 June 2021.

[4] Trevett, Claire (30 November 2015). "Labour reshuffle: The winners and losers". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 1 June 2021.

[5] "Labour team readies to fight 2017 election". Scoop. New Zealand Labour Party. 16 December 2016. Retrieved 31 May 2021.

[6] Isaac Davidson (16 December 2016). "Labour Party announces reshuffle". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 16 December 2016.

[7] "David Clark takes over health role". Scoop. New Zealand Labour Party. 8 March 2017. Retrieved 31 May 2021.

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