The Minister of Customs in

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is a cabinet position appointed by the Prime Minister to be in charge of matters of border control, international trade and travel and the collection of import duties and taxes to New Zealand. The minister is responsible for the

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which is the oldest government department in New Zealand. The current minister is

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of the Labour Party. She held the position previously from 2017 to 2018, although was removed following allegations of assault which she denied, but was re-appointed to the role, albeit as Minister outside of Cabinet following the

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List of ministers

The following ministers have held the office of Minister of Customs. ;Key

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References

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Political office-holders in New Zealand