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Local government and regions

9 portfolios: Auckland, Local Government, Regional Development, Rural Communities, South Island, Christchurch, Dunedin, Water Services, and Wellington. 4 office holders in government, and spokespeople for 3 parties.

Auckland

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.

Local Government

Government

  • Minister of Local GovernmentSimon Watts (National), Cabinet

Spokespeople

  • LabourTangi UtikereSpokesperson for Local Government
  • GreenMike DavidsonSpokesperson for Local Government
  • 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.

Regional Development

Government

  • Minister for Regional DevelopmentShane Jones (NZ First), Cabinet
  • Associate Minister for Regional DevelopmentMark Patterson (NZ First), Outside Cabinet
    All 7 delegated responsibilities
    • Assisting the Minister for Regional Development in maintaining a strong relationship with rural communities, including the administration of the North Island Weather Events Primary Producer Finance Scheme as it relates to the Regional Development portfolio
    • Assisting the Minister in maintaining a strong relationship with the agricultural sector
    • Attending Regional Development events, meetings and other engagements, as requested by the Minister from time to time
    • Engaging with relevant Ministers, local communities and industry groups to understand areas of opportunity in the Regional Development portfolio
    • Providing assistance on work related to the Regional Infrastructure Fund as required
    • Representing the Regional Development portfolio at Ministerial Group meetings, as agreed from time to time
    • Day-to-day responsibilities, functions and powers of the Minister for Regional Development in relation to water infrastructure, and existing portfolio investments in forestry

Spokespeople

  • LabourDamien O'ConnorSpokesperson for Regional Development
  • GreenScott WillisSpokesperson for Regional Development
  • 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.

Rural Communities

Government

  • Minister for Rural CommunitiesMark Patterson (NZ First), Outside Cabinet

Spokespeople

  • LabourDan RosewarneSpokesperson for Rural Communities
  • GreenScott WillisSpokesperson for Rural Communities
  • 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.

South Island

Government

  • Minister for the South IslandJames Meager (National), Outside Cabinet

Spokespeople

  • LabourNone recorded
  • GreenNone recorded
  • Te Pāti MāoriNone recorded

Source: DPMC Ministerial List (official), 13 August 2026.

Christchurch

Government

  • None recorded

Spokespeople

Sources: Green Party team page (party), 16 September 2026; Labour Party team page (party), 16 September 2026.

Dunedin

Government

  • None recorded

Spokespeople

  • LabourNone recorded
  • GreenScott WillisSpokesperson for Dunedin Issues
  • Te Pāti MāoriNone recorded

Source: Green Party team page (party), 16 September 2026.

Water Services

Government

  • None recorded

Spokespeople

  • LabourNone recorded
  • GreenLan PhamSpokesperson for Water Services
  • Te Pāti MāoriNone recorded

Source: Green Party team page (party), 16 September 2026.

Wellington

Government

  • None recorded

Spokespeople

  • LabourAyesha VerrallSpokesperson for Wellington Issues
  • GreenTamatha PaulSpokesperson for Wellington Issues
  • Te Pāti MāoriNone recorded

Sources: Green Party team page (party), 16 September 2026; Labour Party team page (party), 16 September 2026.

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