Poto Williams

Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi will step down from Parliament, as will speaker of the house Trevor Mallard, sparking a major Cabinet reshuffle.

They work for you, not the parties or people in power. As the new Police Minister, Chris Hipkins will co-lead a youth justice ministerial team. Duncan Webb replaces McAnulty as Chief Whip. Meka Whaitiri picks up the food safety portfolio. Whatever your politics, we can all agree: New Zealand is better off when Kiwis are well-informed. Trevor Mallard will step down as speaker in mid-August to take a diplomatic role in Europe. Ardern said he had been “deliberately” moving Adrian Rurawhe into the role. “Minister Faafoi has decided to leave Parliament to spend time with his family as his youngest son starts school,” Ardern said in the Beehive on Tuesday.

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I remain in awe of her strength and leadership." "It is a bittersweet day. Ardern said she was grateful he stayed on. Davidson is Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence and Associate Minister of Housing, focusing on homelessness. Luxon on Saturday said National opposed co-governance of public services and Act has called for a referendum on the issue. "I informed the Prime Minister in 2020 that I would prefer to move on during this term of Parliament. I asked Adrian Rurawhe to shadow me and to deputise for me extensively both in and outside the House. He has done a superb job. "On Friday I advised the Governor General of my intention to resign from the position of Speaker of the House of Representatives in August," Trevor Mallard said in a statement. "I am the father of George, Fred and Theo who say they want to see more of their Dad, which is something I think is a reasonable ask," he said in a statement. Ardern said Williams and her both agreed the focus of where the police portfolio "needed to be" was lost. On Mallard, Ardern said the role of Speaker was a difficult one. Mallard, Speaker of the House, will step down in August and take on a diplomatic post in Europe. He has been an MP for 35 years and Speaker for five years. The PM said Faafoi voiced a desire to leave at the last election but she'd asked him to stay on, and he had served the country well.

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He had a hard job "exacerbated" by other issues but those were not the reasons, she said. When Williams was appointed it was a different environment with the AOS and culture change. Now that and broadcasting were largely delivered there was some closure allowing him to stand down. He would be greatly missed, she said. Williams has been changed out of her Police portfolio. Adrian Rurawhe would be put forward as Mallard's replacement.

Labour's long-awaited reshuffle has been triggered today by the departure of senior Cabinet Minister Kris Faafoi.

Reader donations are critical to what we do. "This was a decision Kris expressed to me at the election. Michael is also a very talented minister. But I know we can never miss him as much as his family already has." Ardern said of Allan's promotion to the justice portfolio and associate finance role "Kiri is a very capable minister with a big future and this portfolio allocation is a sign of my confidence in her. Trevor Mallard will step down as Speaker of the House in mid-August "as he prepares to take up a diplomatic post in Europe".

A spokesperson for the prime minister confirmed Ardern would announce some "minor" changes to the Cabinet line-up at 3pm.

Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta is another who has faced sustained criticism from the opposition in recent months. Both National and ACT have described her as "missing in action" as China makes a push into the Pacific. Labour requires a vote be held for new members to join the Executive.

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"It is with a heavy heart that I leave, but it is the right time. It was rewarding, challenging and a privilege that I never took for granted. He had a hard job "exacerbated" by other issues but those were not the reasons, she said. I thank her for being supportive and allowing me to call time on my political career. When Williams was appointed it was a different environment with the AOS and culture change. Mallard had told Ardern he wanted to transition out of the role over this term. Now that and broadcasting were largely delivered there was some closure allowing him to stand down. I remain in awe of her strength and leadership. Poto Williams has been changed out of her Police portfolio. "On Friday I advised the Governor General of my intention to resign from the position of Speaker of the House of Representatives in August," Trevor Mallard said in a statement. Adrian Rurawhe would be put forward as Mallard's replacement. He would be greatly missed, she said,

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To free Hipkins up for his new role, Ardern said “a significant part” of his education portfolio will move to Jan Tinetti, the associate minister. The rumoured departure of Mallard is something of a surprise. Of those, 1,312 were in Auckland. The number of new Covid-19 cases is, however, typically lower after a weekend. But how will the city keep up with the demands of its growing population? “We can never miss him as much as his family already has, and I think him for the gift of his time.” With his broadcasting hat on, he’s been fronting the merger of TVNZ and RNZ that’s not set to be completed until mid-2023. She defended his personality when asked if he had the “temperament” for a diplomatic position. In a statement, Faafoi thanked Jacinda Ardern for the “privilege” of serving as a minister. “It is fair to say I’ve seen many aspects of parliament first hand and I will truly miss the energy and the people,” he said. “Poto and I share a view that at this time it’s critical that our focus is on supporting the police… Faafoi said Ardern was aware of his intention to leave, and he formally indicated he’d be stepping down during a conversation with her in the last school holidays. Minister Kris Faafoi and Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard have announced they are departing politics.

Poto Williams has been replaced as Police Minister and Kris Faafoi and Trevor Mallard are leaving Parliament altogether, Jacinda Ardern has announced.

I remain in awe of her strength and leadership." "It is a bittersweet day. Ardern said she was grateful he stayed on. Adrian Rurawhe, Labour MP for Te Tai Hauāuru, will be nominated to replace Mallard as Speaker. Davidson is Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence and Associate Minister of Housing, focusing on homelessness. Kiri Allan will now be Justice Minister and Associate Finance Minister. "On Friday I advised the Governor-General of my intention to resign from the position of Speaker of the House of Representatives in August," Trevor Mallard said in a statement. "I informed the Prime Minister in 2020 that I would prefer to move on during this term of Parliament. I asked Adrian Rurawhe to shadow me and to deputise for me extensively both in and outside the House. He has done a superb job. "I am the father of George, Fred and Theo who say they want to see more of their Dad, which is something I think is a reasonable ask," he said in a statement. Ardern said Williams and her both agreed the focus of where the police portfolio "needed to be" was lost. Mallard, Speaker of the House, will step down in August and take on a diplomatic post in Europe. He has been an MP for 35 years and Speaker for five years. "She has a big future in front of her, in my view," Ardern said of Allan.

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Snout in the trough for five years though, and leaves chaos behind. I’m sure she’s a great person but it really bothers me that someone with zero financial experience/training is our associate minister of finance. Pity. I liked the issue dead in the water. And unlike a football team, can’t bring in an elite transfer from another ‘club’. “It is with a heavy heart that I leave, but it is the right time. It was rewarding, challenging and a privilege that I never took for granted. “I’m promoting Kiri Allan into the Justice portfolio and she also picks up an Associate Finance role. “Chris Hipkins takes over as Minister of Police. He has a degree in criminology and a long interest in working in the youth justice space, which dovetails with his education work. “I have also made the decision to change Poto Williams out of the Police portfolio. “Priyanca Radhakrishnan moves into Cabinet, retaining all her current portfolios and adds Associate Workplace Relations and Safety with a focus on migrant exploitation. He goes with the love and thanks of his colleagues for his contribution over many years. The changes will take effect following a ceremony at Government House on the afternoon of Tuesday 14 June.

PM also said the 'environment' around policing had changed in the past 18 months.

"It is a bittersweet day. "Minister Williams at that time in my mind was the right fit. Poto is a capable minister and retains my confidence. "That focus currently has been lost. On Williams he said it was originally a "strange choice" for police minister. "Adrian will be the first Māori Speaker since Tapsell, and Kiri Allan will become the first ever Māori Minister of Justice." "Willie has a long history in Māori broadcasting and he knows intimately what the sector needs. He said her replacement was an "acknowledgement of a lack of leadership at a time when violent crime and gang activity are on the increase". Ardern said she and Williams, who stays in Cabinet as Conservation and Disabilities Minister, "both agreed" the focus on what was needed for police now had been lost. The focus has changed and with it we've changed the ministerial lineup." In 2020 the police murder of George Floyd in the United States saw calls to "defund" and ultimately reform police culture sweep the globe. In announcing the new Police Minister, Jacinda Ardern also said the "context" in policing had changed significantly in the past 18 months since Williams, with a background in fighting family and sexual violence, was given the portfolio after the 2020 election.

Poto Williams has lost her police portfolio after Kris Faafoi and Trevor Mallard's resignations sparked a Cabinet reshuffle.

They work for you, not the parties or people in power. Kieran McAnulty will become a minister outside Cabinet, with a specific focus on regional issues. Ardern said Faafoi had wanted to resign from politics at the 2020 election, but she had asked him to stay on for another year. She was the first police minister of Pacific descent. Whatever your politics, we can all agree: New Zealand is better off when Kiwis are well-informed. Faafoi resigned so he could spend more time with his young family, he said.

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To free Hipkins up for his new role, Ardern said “a significant part” of his education portfolio will move to Jan Tinetti, the associate minister. The rumoured departure of Mallard is something of a surprise. Of those, 1,312 were in Auckland. The number of new Covid-19 cases is, however, typically lower after a weekend. But how will the city keep up with the demands of its growing population? “We can never miss him as much as his family already has, and I think him for the gift of his time.” With his broadcasting hat on, he’s been fronting the merger of TVNZ and RNZ that’s not set to be completed until mid-2023. She defended his personality when asked if he had the “temperament” for a diplomatic position. In a statement, Faafoi thanked Jacinda Ardern for the “privilege” of serving as a minister. “It is fair to say I’ve seen many aspects of parliament first hand and I will truly miss the energy and the people,” he said. “Poto and I share a view that at this time it’s critical that our focus is on supporting the police… Faafoi said Ardern was aware of his intention to leave, and he formally indicated he’d be stepping down during a conversation with her in the last school holidays. Minister Kris Faafoi and Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard have announced they are departing politics.

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To free Hipkins up for his new role, Ardern said “a significant part” of his education portfolio will move to Jan Tinetti, the associate minister. The rumoured departure of Mallard is something of a surprise. Of those, 1,312 were in Auckland. The number of new Covid-19 cases is, however, typically lower after a weekend. “We can never miss him as much as his family already has, and I think him for the gift of his time.” In a statement, Faafoi thanked Jacinda Ardern for the “privilege” of serving as a minister. “It is fair to say I’ve seen many aspects of parliament first hand and I will truly miss the energy and the people,” he said. With his broadcasting hat on, he’s been fronting the merger of TVNZ and RNZ that’s not set to be completed until mid-2023. “Poto and I share a view that at this time it’s critical that our focus is on supporting the police… Faafoi said Ardern was aware of his intention to leave, and he formally indicated he’d be stepping down during a conversation with her in the last school holidays. Gib has become a kind of three-lettered shorthand to sum up the challenges of the construction industry in these not quite post-pandemic times. There is a growing risk now of some sort of GFC version 2.0 that is driven by collapses in the crypto sector, emerging market crashes and severe stress on Europe’s banking system as investors dump their Italian, Greek and Spanish bonds. – Financial markets are now pricing in the chance the US Federal Reserve could decide on Wednesday night to put up its Federal Funds Rate by 75 basis points to a range of 1.5% to 1.75%. Previously, the consensus was that only a 50 basis point hike was necessary.