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Stripping two Ministers of their portfolios just six months into the job shows Christopher Luxon’s management style is lacking, Labour Leader Chris Hipkins said.

The disability sector hopes that new Minister for Disability Issues, Louise Upston, will champion improved services for disabled people to enable them to live fulfilling lives with the support that they need, says New Zealand Disability Support Network ...

The Labour leader says the demotion of two ministers today shows the PM "didn't have particularly good judgement".

Paul Goldsmith will take on responsibility for the Media and Communications portfolio, while Louise Upston will pick up the Disability Issues portfolio, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced today

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Penny Simmonds has been dropped as disability issues minister in the wake of public protests. Prime Minister Chris Luxon announced the decision...

By Colin Peacock of RNZ Melissa Lee has been replaced as Minister of Media and Communications after just seven months in the role in which she promised new...

The Autistic and wider Autism communities will be represented en masse at parliament on April 11th, 2024. This year the annual World Autism Acceptance Month Parliamentary breakfast will focus on housing for Autistic people. Recent research completed by ...