National has a new health spokesperson after Michael Woodhouse was stripped of the portfolio.
Dr Shane Reti, the MP for Whangarei, has replaced him and been promoted to the front bench.
Before entering parliament he was a GP for 16 years, served three terms on the Northland DHB, became a chartered accountant, studied and taught overseas, before entering parliament in 2014.
Dr Reti speaks to Philippa Tolley.
