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
- Minister for AucklandSimon Watts (National), Cabinet
Spokespeople
- LabourCarmel SepuloniSpokesperson for Auckland Issues
- GreenRicardo Menéndez MarchSpokesperson for Auckland Issues
- 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.
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
- LabourTracey McLellanSpokesperson for Christchurch Issues
- GreenKahurangi CarterSpokesperson for Christchurch Issues
- Te Pāti MāoriNone recorded
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.