Minister for Space
Minister for Space | |
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Incumbent since 27 November 2023Judith Collins | |
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment | |
Style | The Honourable |
Member of | |
Reports to | Prime Minister of New Zealand |
Appointer | Governor-General of New Zealand |
Term length | At His Majesty's pleasure |
Formation | 27 November 2023 |
First holder | Judith Collins |
The Minister for Space is a minister in the New Zealand Government with responsibility for outer space and advanced aviation in New Zealand.[1]
The current Minister for Space is Judith Collins of the National Party.[2]
History
In October 2023, National party leader Christopher Luxon promised a Minister for Space if his party was elected in the 2023 general election.[3] The aim of the portfolio is to help promote the aerospace sector within New Zealand and to “streamline the rules” to focus on opening up immigration for aerospace workers.[1][4] Previously the Minister for Economic Development was responsible for space-related policy.[1] New Zealand is one of only 11 countries with active launch-to-orbit capability, and contributes $1.7 billion to the New Zealand economy.[1]
List of Ministers for Space
The following ministers have held the office of Minister for Space.
- Key
No. | Name | Portrait | Term of office | Prime Minister | |||
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1 | Judith Collins | 27 November 2023 | Incumbent | Luxon |
References
- ^ a b c d McConnell, Glenn (5 October 2023). "National leader Christopher Luxon promises a space minister if elected as Prime Minister". Stuff. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
- ^ "Collins, Judith - New Zealand Parliament". www.parliament.nz. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
- ^ Hendry-Tennent, Ireland (5 October 2023). "Election 2023: National promises new Minister for Space, fast-tracked visa category if elected". Newshub. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
- ^ "National promises Space Minister and prize for top school student". RNZ. 5 October 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
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