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New Zealand politician (born 1979)
Christopher Aidan Penk (born 1979) is a New Zealand politician who was a member of Parliament in the House of Representatives with the National Party representing
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Prime Minister of New Zealand since 2023
In August 2026 he survived a second confidence vote that was called by Chris Penk. Christopher Mark Luxon was born in Christchurch on 19 July 1970, to a
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Political party election in New Zealand
emerged as the winner by an unknown margin. He defeated the only candidate, Chris Penk. The exact vote breakdown has not been publicly released, being known
August 2026 New Zealand National Party leadership election
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Government of New Zealand since 2023
on US imports. On 5 April, Housing Minister Chris Bishop and Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk confirmed that the Government would amend the
Sixth National Government of New Zealand
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New Zealand politician (born 1971)
Veterans, Minister for Space portfolios after they were removed from Chris Penk, who had made an unsuccessful leadership challenge on Prime Minister Christopher
Paul_Goldsmith_(politician)
New Zealand politician
"National MP Chris Bishop changed Snapchat settings after learning of concerned parents". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 4 April 2019. "Chris Bishop's
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New Zealand politician
general election. She was selected to replace former Minister of Defence Chris Penk who did not stand again. On 7 November, Rowe retained Kaipara ki Mahurangi
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British radio and television presenter
where he replaced Chris Evans on the breakfast show and increased the audience by 300,000 listeners in the first three months. Penk then returned to Capital
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Electoral district in Auckland, New Zealand
available after 27 November 2026. Due to Chris Penk's failed National Party leadership coup against Christopher Luxon, Penk will not seek re-election in the 2026
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New Zealand politician
August 2026, Watts became Minister for Building and Construction after Chris Penk was dismissed from his portfolios following an unsuccessful leadership
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New Zealand politician
2020 leadership coup, playing the role of Muller's "numbers man" alongside Chris Bishop. She was rewarded with a ranking of 14 in the party caucus, and the
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New Zealand National Party politician
rumours of a leadership challenge. Stanford, alongside Attorney-General Chris Bishop, were cited as the two most likely candidates to replace Luxon as
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New Zealand politician (born 1959)
year". Following a cabinet reshuffle, Chris Penk assumed her defence, space, GCSB, and NZSIS portfolios while Chris Bishop became Attorney-General and Paul
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Luxon which led to the loss of his ministerial portfolios on 12 August, Chris Penk announced that he would not seek re-election. Under New Zealand electoral
2026 New Zealand general election
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New Zealand parliamentary term from 2023 to 2026
following the new government's first Cabinet meeting, Leader of the House Chris Bishop confirmed that the Commission Opening and State Opening of Parliament
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New Zealand political journalist
the National Party's election strategy was published, National Party MP Chris Penk made an online comment "Sorry but your poor ratings crashed an entire
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New Zealand politician (born 1991)
May 2023). "Te reo Māori road signs supported by National says MP Chris Bishop; PM Chris Hipkins accuses party of 'dog whistle'". The New Zealand Herald
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New Zealand politician
Assumed office 7 April 2026 Prime Minister Christopher Luxon Preceded by Chris Penk Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Wairarapa Incumbent Assumed office
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from the original on 9 November 2026. Retrieved 9 November 2026. Knox, Chris (14 November 2026). "NZ election results live: Explore electorates, Parliament
Results of the 2026 New Zealand general election
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New Zealand politician
Joseph Mooney (Southland) Rima Nakhle (Takanini) Katie Nimon (Napier) Chris Penk (Kaipara ki Mahurangi) Tama Potaka (Hamilton West) Maureen Pugh (West
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New Zealand politician (born 1945)
June 2026. Lynch, Chris (15 June 2026). "Peters refuses to apologise "rent a crowd" and "egotistical mouth breathers" comments". Chris Lynch Media. Retrieved
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Former electorate in Auckland, New Zealand
seat was won and held by John Key through his term as prime minister. Chris Penk of the National Party held the seat from the 2017 general election until
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New Zealand politician (born 1971/72)
confusing regulation." On 12 August 2024, NZ Police Association's president Chris Cahill called for McKee to be removed from the firearms reform portfolio
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New Zealand politician (born 1992)
Judith Collins Shane Reti Chris Penk Parliamentary leadership Speaker of the House Gerry Brownlee Leader of the House Chris Bishop (2023–2026) Louise
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NATO diplomatic conference in Turkey
Kuwait Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Foreign Minister Present New Zealand Chris Penk Minister of Defence Qatar Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani
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in New Zealand. The National Party released its list on 8 August 2026. Chris Penk later withdrew his candidacy, and his Kaipara ki Mahurangi replacement
Party lists in the 2026 New Zealand general election
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New Zealand National Party politician
Joseph Mooney (Southland) Rima Nakhle (Takanini) Katie Nimon (Napier) Chris Penk (Kaipara ki Mahurangi) Tama Potaka (Hamilton West) Maureen Pugh (West
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New Zealand politician
reiterated the Government's commitment to combating smoking. Labour leader Chris Hipkins accused Costello of regurgitating the tobacco industry's talking
Casey_Costello
New Zealand politician (born 1983)
for LGBTI rights. The group also included: Catherine Delahunty (Green), Chris Bishop (National), Denis O'Rourke (NZ First), Denise Roche (Green), James
David_Seymour
New Zealand politician (born 1972)
Retrieved 10 November 2020. Cooke, Henry (7 December 2021). "National elects Chris Penk senior whip, Maureen Pugh to keep junior role". Stuff. Retrieved 7 December
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Candidates in the 2026 New Zealand election
16 July 2026. "Kim Dotcom's wife Liz to contest outgoing National MP Chris Penk's Kaipara ki Mahurangi seat". The New Zealand Herald. 18 September 2026
Candidates in the 2026 New Zealand general election by electorate
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New Zealand National Party politician
Joseph Mooney (Southland) Rima Nakhle (Takanini) Katie Nimon (Napier) Chris Penk (Kaipara ki Mahurangi) Tama Potaka (Hamilton West) Maureen Pugh (West
Nancy_Lu
New Zealand politician (1940–2026)
Joseph Mooney (Southland) Rima Nakhle (Takanini) Katie Nimon (Napier) Chris Penk (Kaipara ki Mahurangi) Tama Potaka (Hamilton West) Maureen Pugh (West
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Surname list
Penk is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Chris Penk (born 1979), New Zealand politician Harry Penk (1934–2020), English footballer
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New Zealand politician (born 1966)
schools without the presence of a parent or guardian. Education Minister Chris Hipkins declined to intervene, citing policy issues. During the 2020 New
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President of the New Zealand National Party
Joseph Mooney (Southland) Rima Nakhle (Takanini) Katie Nimon (Napier) Chris Penk (Kaipara ki Mahurangi) Tama Potaka (Hamilton West) Maureen Pugh (West
Sylvia_Wood
New Zealand politician (born 1976)
Judith Collins Shane Reti Chris Penk Parliamentary leadership Speaker of the House Gerry Brownlee Leader of the House Chris Bishop (2023–2026) Louise
Tama_Potaka
National Party politician in New Zealand
Joseph Mooney (Southland) Rima Nakhle (Takanini) Katie Nimon (Napier) Chris Penk (Kaipara ki Mahurangi) Tama Potaka (Hamilton West) Maureen Pugh (West
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Prime Minister of New Zealand from 2008 to 2016
from the original on 16 November 2010. Retrieved 13 June 2010. Daniels, Chris (14 May 2009). "Cycleway gets $50m – now a series of 'Great Rides' says
John_Key
New Zealand politician
Joseph Mooney (Southland) Rima Nakhle (Takanini) Katie Nimon (Napier) Chris Penk (Kaipara ki Mahurangi) Tama Potaka (Hamilton West) Maureen Pugh (West
Katie_Nimon
New Zealand politician
Judith Collins Shane Reti Chris Penk Parliamentary leadership Speaker of the House Gerry Brownlee Leader of the House Chris Bishop (2023–2026) Louise
Andrew_Hoggard
New Zealand politician
Joseph Mooney (Southland) Rima Nakhle (Takanini) Katie Nimon (Napier) Chris Penk (Kaipara ki Mahurangi) Tama Potaka (Hamilton West) Maureen Pugh (West
Dana_Kirkpatrick
Prime Minister of New Zealand in 2023
"Hon Chris Hipkins". The Beehive. Archived from the original on 22 November 2021. Retrieved 24 January 2023. "Chris Hipkins – Profile". Chris Hipkins
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New Zealand politician (born 1959)
Joseph Mooney (Southland) Rima Nakhle (Takanini) Katie Nimon (Napier) Chris Penk (Kaipara ki Mahurangi) Tama Potaka (Hamilton West) Maureen Pugh (West
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New Zealand politician
Deputy Prime Minister and ACT party leader David Seymour, Labour leader Chris Hipkins, National Party MP Carlos Cheung, ACT MP Parmjeet Parmar and Immigration
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Act of Parliament in New Zealand
Judith Collins Shane Reti Chris Penk Parliamentary leadership Speaker of the House Gerry Brownlee Leader of the House Chris Bishop (2023–2026) Louise
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ships. 23 July – PNG and New Zealand Defence Ministers Elias Kapavore and Chris Penk sign an agreement to boost bilateral defence cooperation in Port Moresby
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New Zealand National Party politician (born 1979 or 1980)
Joseph Mooney (Southland) Rima Nakhle (Takanini) Katie Nimon (Napier) Chris Penk (Kaipara ki Mahurangi) Tama Potaka (Hamilton West) Maureen Pugh (West
Ryan Hamilton (New Zealand politician)
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English television presenter (born 1966)
"Timeline: Chris Evans and Virgin". BBC News. 26 June 2003. Archived from the original on 7 March 2007. Retrieved 20 April 2020. "Penk replaces Evans
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New Zealand politician and medical researcher
Joseph Mooney (Southland) Rima Nakhle (Takanini) Katie Nimon (Napier) Chris Penk (Kaipara ki Mahurangi) Tama Potaka (Hamilton West) Maureen Pugh (West
Hamish_Campbell
New Zealand politician (born 1983)
Joseph Mooney (Southland) Rima Nakhle (Takanini) Katie Nimon (Napier) Chris Penk (Kaipara ki Mahurangi) Tama Potaka (Hamilton West) Maureen Pugh (West
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New Zealand air force officer and politician
Joseph Mooney (Southland) Rima Nakhle (Takanini) Katie Nimon (Napier) Chris Penk (Kaipara ki Mahurangi) Tama Potaka (Hamilton West) Maureen Pugh (West
Tim_Costley
New Zealand National Party politician
Joseph Mooney (Southland) Rima Nakhle (Takanini) Katie Nimon (Napier) Chris Penk (Kaipara ki Mahurangi) Tama Potaka (Hamilton West) Maureen Pugh (West
Vanessa_Weenink
National Party politician in New Zealand
Joseph Mooney (Southland) Rima Nakhle (Takanini) Katie Nimon (Napier) Chris Penk (Kaipara ki Mahurangi) Tama Potaka (Hamilton West) Maureen Pugh (West
Tom_Rutherford
New Zealand politician
Joseph Mooney (Southland) Rima Nakhle (Takanini) Katie Nimon (Napier) Chris Penk (Kaipara ki Mahurangi) Tama Potaka (Hamilton West) Maureen Pugh (West
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New Zealand politician (born 1968)
group Save Women's Sport Australasia had previously lobbied his predecessor Chris Bishop and New Zealand First leader Winston Peters into scrapping the guidelines
Mark Mitchell (New Zealand politician)
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Voting districts for election to the New Zealand Parliament
National Kaipara ki Mahurangi Auckland Kaipara Harbour and Mahurangi Harbour Chris Penk National Kelston Auckland Kelston Carmel Sepuloni Labour Mana Wellington
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New Zealand politician
has also worked as a press secretary to Paula Bennett, as a staffer for Chris Bishop's parliamentary office, and an advisor to Bill English and Simon
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New Zealand politician (born 1968)
inappropriate and said he would discuss the matter with McClay. Opposition leader Chris Hipkins described McClay's remarks as offensive towards migrant New Zealanders
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Stuart Smith 11,412 Emma Dewhirst Jamie Arbuckle Kaipara ki Mahurangi Chris Penk 19,459 Guy Wishart Zephyr Brown Kelston Carmel Sepuloni 4,396 Ruby Schaumkel
Results of the 2023 New Zealand general election
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New Zealand National Party politician
Joseph Mooney (Southland) Rima Nakhle (Takanini) Katie Nimon (Napier) Chris Penk (Kaipara ki Mahurangi) Tama Potaka (Hamilton West) Maureen Pugh (West
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New Zealand politician (born 1959)
Joseph Mooney (Southland) Rima Nakhle (Takanini) Katie Nimon (Napier) Chris Penk (Kaipara ki Mahurangi) Tama Potaka (Hamilton West) Maureen Pugh (West
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Centre-right political party in New Zealand
Official Result". New Zealand Electoral Commission. Retrieved 7 October 2017. "Chris Luxon: The first-term MP who will lead National". The New Zealand Herald
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Act of Parliament in New Zealand
By contrast, Labour MP Anahila Kanongata'a-Suisuiki and National MP Chris Penk voted against the bill, describing it as an erosion of free speech and
Contraception, Sterilisation, and Abortion (Safe Areas) Amendment Act 2022
Contraception,_Sterilisation,_and_Abortion_(Safe_Areas)_Amendment_Act_2022
New Zealand politician (born 1983)
Joseph Mooney (Southland) Rima Nakhle (Takanini) Katie Nimon (Napier) Chris Penk (Kaipara ki Mahurangi) Tama Potaka (Hamilton West) Maureen Pugh (West
Dan_Bidois
New Zealand politician
Luxon defended the National Party's handling of the incident, Labour leader Chris Hipkins criticised Luxon's perceived slow response to an earlier bullying
Andrew_Bayly
Act of Parliament in New Zealand
abortions without the knowledge of their parents and guardians. National MP Chris Penk disputed assertions that the previous abortion legislation criminalised
Abortion_Legislation_Act_2020
National Party politician in New Zealand
Joseph Mooney (Southland) Rima Nakhle (Takanini) Katie Nimon (Napier) Chris Penk (Kaipara ki Mahurangi) Tama Potaka (Hamilton West) Maureen Pugh (West
Suze_Redmayne
American podcaster (born 1989)
Ministerial Intervention, New Zealand's Associate Immigration Minister Chris Penk reversed Immigration New Zealand's decision to deny her a work visa. It
Candace_Owens
New Zealand charitable sector consultant and politician
Joseph Mooney (Southland) Rima Nakhle (Takanini) Katie Nimon (Napier) Chris Penk (Kaipara ki Mahurangi) Tama Potaka (Hamilton West) Maureen Pugh (West
Greg_Fleming_(politician)
Class of Japanese stealth frigates
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, New Zealand Defense Minister Chris Penk and Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles. On 1 September 2026, USNI
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Act of Parliament in New Zealand
Judith Collins Shane Reti Chris Penk Parliamentary leadership Speaker of the House Gerry Brownlee Leader of the House Chris Bishop (2023–2026) Louise
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Leadership vote that occurred in the National caucus room in April 2026
ratings in opinion polls. With polling not improving, cabinet minister Chris Bishop was rumoured to have been planning for a leadership challenge in
April 2026 New Zealand National Party leadership election
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National Party politician in New Zealand
Joseph Mooney (Southland) Rima Nakhle (Takanini) Katie Nimon (Napier) Chris Penk (Kaipara ki Mahurangi) Tama Potaka (Hamilton West) Maureen Pugh (West
Miles_Anderson_(politician)
New Zealand business executive and politician
Joseph Mooney (Southland) Rima Nakhle (Takanini) Katie Nimon (Napier) Chris Penk (Kaipara ki Mahurangi) Tama Potaka (Hamilton West) Maureen Pugh (West
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Proposed New Zealand legislation
Judith Collins Shane Reti Chris Penk Parliamentary leadership Speaker of the House Gerry Brownlee Leader of the House Chris Bishop (2023–2026) Louise
Term of Parliament (Enabling 4-year Term) Legislation Amendment Bill
Term_of_Parliament_(Enabling_4-year_Term)_Legislation_Amendment_Bill
Party election to succeed Judith Collins
following week. Various MPs were discussed as potential candidates, including Chris Bishop, Mark Mitchell, Shane Reti, and Nicola Willis, however by 29 November
2021 New Zealand National Party leadership election
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New Zealand politician
Archived from the original on 18 June 2025. Retrieved 19 June 2025. Knox, Chris (18 June 2025). "Traditional Census scrapped as Government moves to new
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New Zealand politician (born 1956)
does not grant a private benefit. Earlier that day, RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop had submitted an amendment paper with a large number of changes to
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Andersen (Hutt South) Sarah Pallett (Ilam) Penny Simmonds (Invercargill) Chris Penk (Kaipara ki Mahurangi) Carmel Sepuloni (Kelston) Barbara Edmonds (Mana)
2020 New Zealand general election
2020_New_Zealand_general_election
New Zealand politician (born 1958)
16 June 2024. Lynch, Chris (23 January 2026). "West Coast MP Maureen Pugh to retire at 2026 election". Chris Lynch Media. Chris Lynch Media.co.nz. Retrieved
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New Zealand politician
Minister for Social Development and Employment. On 2 April 2026, she succeeded Chris Bishop as Leader of the House following a Cabinet reshuffle. Louise McGill
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New Zealand politician
Judith Collins Shane Reti Chris Penk Parliamentary leadership Speaker of the House Gerry Brownlee Leader of the House Chris Bishop (2023–2026) Louise
Mark Patterson (New Zealand politician)
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New Zealand politician
Joseph Mooney (Southland) Rima Nakhle (Takanini) Katie Nimon (Napier) Chris Penk (Kaipara ki Mahurangi) Tama Potaka (Hamilton West) Maureen Pugh (West
Stuart_Smith_(politician)
Most-senior elected politician in the party
Joseph Mooney (Southland) Rima Nakhle (Takanini) Katie Nimon (Napier) Chris Penk (Kaipara ki Mahurangi) Tama Potaka (Hamilton West) Maureen Pugh (West
Leader of the New Zealand National Party
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2026 book by Nicky Hager
Parliament Chris Penk criticised Dirty Work as one-sided polemic, opining without having read it that it "belongs in the fiction section." Penk also defended
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Electoral district in Auckland, New Zealand
she won the election with a majority of over 5,000 votes to National's Chris Penk. The 2025 boundary review saw the reconfiguration of electorates in West
Kelston (New Zealand electorate)
Kelston_(New_Zealand_electorate)
New Zealand politician (born 1983)
from the original on 23 November 2023. Retrieved 18 December 2023. Knox, Chris (11 September 2025). "MP put 25 properties in family trust before facing
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Public Service Department in New Zealand
Cabinet by public service minister Judith Collins and RMA reform minister Chris Bishop that month noted that the new agency will reduce fragmentation, "provide
Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport
Ministry_for_Cities,_Environment,_Regions_and_Transport
New Zealand politician (1904–1983)
Joseph Mooney (Southland) Rima Nakhle (Takanini) Katie Nimon (Napier) Chris Penk (Kaipara ki Mahurangi) Tama Potaka (Hamilton West) Maureen Pugh (West
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New Zealand political office
February 2025 after an altercation with a staff member. He was succeeded by Chris Penk. The current Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing is Cameron
Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing
Minister_for_Small_Business_and_Manufacturing
Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1975 to 1984
Joseph Mooney (Southland) Rima Nakhle (Takanini) Katie Nimon (Napier) Chris Penk (Kaipara ki Mahurangi) Tama Potaka (Hamilton West) Maureen Pugh (West
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Act of Parliament in New Zealand
MPs Maggie Barry, Paulo Garcia, Simeon Brown, and Chris Penk were defeated during the debate. Penk's proposal to have tighter provisions against coercion
End_of_Life_Choice_Act_2019
Japanese frigate class
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, New Zealand Defense Minister Chris Penk and Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles. On 15 April 2026, Taiwanese
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New Zealand National Party politician (born 1967 or 1968)
Joseph Mooney (Southland) Rima Nakhle (Takanini) Katie Nimon (Napier) Chris Penk (Kaipara ki Mahurangi) Tama Potaka (Hamilton West) Maureen Pugh (West
David_MacLeod
New Zealand politician
election, and was the MP for the electorate until he lost it to National's Chris Auchinvole during the 2008 election. After the 2002 election he was appointed
Damien_O'Connor
New Zealand parliamentary term from 2020 to 2023
2023 Duncan Webb until 14 June 2022 Senior Opposition (National) Whip: Chris Penk from 7 December 2021 Matt Doocey until 7 December 2021 Junior Opposition
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Government ministry of New Zealand
Judith Collins Shane Reti Chris Penk Parliamentary leadership Speaker of the House Gerry Brownlee Leader of the House Chris Bishop (2023–2026) Louise
Ministry_for_Regulation
Endorsements Bob Clarkson, former National MP Reported caucus support Chris Penk Michael Woodhouse Louise Upston Paula Bennett Todd McClay Paul Goldsmith
May 2020 New Zealand National Party leadership election
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New Zealand politician
Joseph Mooney (Southland) Rima Nakhle (Takanini) Katie Nimon (Napier) Chris Penk (Kaipara ki Mahurangi) Tama Potaka (Hamilton West) Maureen Pugh (West
Paulo Garcia (New Zealand politician)
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