11 Nov 2020

Judith Collins unveils new National list, shadow cabinet

From Checkpoint, 5:41 pm on 11 November 2020

National's leader Judith Collins has unveiled her new line-up with some dramatic promotions and demotions.

Her two predecessors Simon Bridges and Todd Muller have tumbled down the new caucus rankings.

Simon Bridges now sits at number 7 - down three - while Todd Muller drops to 19 - down 13 spots.

RNZ understands there was some back and forth over the finance role, but Mr Bridges ended up with Justice and the new 'Water' portfolio.

Finance has been stripped from Paul Goldsmith and split into two roles to be shared by loyal Collins lieutenant Andrew Bayly and MP Michael Woodhouse.

Our political editor, Jane Patterson, filed this report.