Luxon unveils his cabinet

Luxon unveils his cabinet
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National party leader Christopher Luxon unveiled his coalition executive with all three parties represented in cabinet.After much speculation, the deputy PM's role was split.New Zealand First leader Winston Peters will be deputy prime minister for the first half of the three-year term. Peters is also the minister of foreign affairs.Act leader David Seymour will take up the role from May 31, 2025. He is also minister for regulation.The CabinetThe 20-strong cabinet will have 14 National ministers, three Act Ministers and three NZ First minist...

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