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PM Luxon Announces Cabinet Reshuffle Amid Fuel Shortage

4/2/2026

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will announce a Cabinet reshuffle reallocating portfolios vacated by Judith Collins and Shane Reti.
Chris Penk becomes the new Defence Minister, and Penny Simmonds will oversee Tertiary Education and Science.
Luxon praised Collins and Reti as the reshuffle takes effect next Tuesday.
The government is implementing targeted relief amid a potential fuel shortage, with Simeon Brown announcing increased reimbursements for home support workers.

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will announce a Cabinet reshuffle reallocating portfolios vacated by Judith Collins and Shane Reti.
Chris Penk becomes the new Defence Minister, and Penny Simmonds will oversee Tertiary Education and Science.
Luxon praised Collins and Reti as the reshuffle takes effect next Tuesday.
The government is implementing targeted relief amid a potential fuel shortage, with Simeon Brown announcing increased reimbursements for home support workers.