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Minister for Auckland of New Zealand
Incumbent
Michael Wood
since 31 January 2023
StyleThe Honourable
Member ofCabinet of New Zealand
Executive Council
Reports toPrime Minister of New Zealand
AppointerGovernor-General of New Zealand
Term lengthAt His Majesty's pleasure
Formation31 January 2023
First holderJudith Tizard
Salary$288,900[1]

Minister for Auckland is a ministerial portfolio in the government of New Zealand with responsibility over issues concerning Auckland, first created by Prime Minister Helen Clark in 1999 and reinstated by Chris Hipkins in 2023. Judith Tizard first held the portfolio as Minister assisting the Prime Minister on Auckland issues from December 1999 until August 2002 until it was changed to Minister for Auckland Issues, which she held from August 2002 until October 2007.[2][3] The current minister is Michael Wood, who holds the position as Minister for Auckland.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Parliamentary Salaries and Allowances Determination 2016" (PDF). Parliament.nz. Retrieved 20 January 2017.
  2. ^ McConnell, Glen (31 January 2023). "The minister for Auckland: Michael Wood's surprise new role". Stuff. Archived from the original on 31 January 2023. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
  3. ^ "Hon Judith Tizard". New Zealand Parliament. 8 November 2008. Archived from the original on 31 January 2023. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
  4. ^ Neilson, Michael (31 January 2023). "Cabinet reshuffle: Prime Minister Chris Hipkins unveils new line-up; Government response to Auckland flooding". New Zealand Herald. Archived from the original on 31 January 2023. Retrieved 31 January 2023.