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Defence and national security

4 portfolios: Defence, GCSB and NZSIS, National Security and Intelligence, and Veterans. 3 office holders in government, and spokespeople for 3 parties.

Defence

Government

Spokespeople

Sources: Green Party team page (party), 16 September 2026; Labour Party team page (party), 16 September 2026; DPMC Ministerial List (official), 13 August 2026.

GCSB and NZSIS

Government

  • Minister Responsible for the GCSB and NZSISPaul Goldsmith (National), Cabinet

Spokespeople

  • LabourVanushi WaltersSpokesperson for NZSIS & GCSB
  • GreenNone recorded
  • Te Pāti MāoriNone recorded

Sources: Labour Party team page (party), 16 September 2026; DPMC Ministerial List (official), 13 August 2026.

National Security and Intelligence

Government

  • Minister for National Security and IntelligenceChristopher Luxon (National), Cabinet
  • Associate Minister for National Security and IntelligenceMark Mitchell (National), Cabinet
    All 3 delegated responsibilities
    • Responsibility for cyber security policy and strategy
    • Responsibility for the ongoing policy response to the Review of the Intelligence and Security Act 2017 (working jointly with the Minister Responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS)
    • Representing New Zealand at the Five Country Ministerial

Spokespeople

  • LabourChris HipkinsSpokesperson for National Security and Intelligence
  • GreenTeanau TuionoSpokesperson for National Security and Intelligence
  • Te Pāti MāoriNone recorded

Sources: Green Party team page (party), 16 September 2026; Labour Party team page (party), 16 September 2026; DPMC Ministerial List (official), 13 August 2026.

Veterans

Government

Spokespeople

Sources: Green Party team page (party), 16 September 2026; Labour Party team page (party), 16 September 2026; DPMC Ministerial List (official), 13 August 2026.

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