New Zealand political leader

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assembled a shadow cabinet system amongst the Labour

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following his change of position to

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in 1990. He composed this of individuals who acted for the party as spokespeople in assigned roles while he was the leader (1990–93). As the Labour Party formed the largest party not in government, the frontbench team was as a result the

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of the

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List of shadow ministers

Frontbench teams

When Labour held their first post-election caucus the results of several seats were still subject to recounts thusly portfolios were not allocated until the membership of the caucus was confirmed. The meeting elected Jonathan Hunt and

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as whips and Jack Elder as caucus secretary. The list below contains a list of Moore's spokespeople and their respective roles:

First iteration

Moore announced his first lineup on 27 November 1990.

Second iteration

Moore announced a major reshuffle in December 1991.

Third iteration

Moore announced a minor reshuffle of his shadow cabinet in January 1993 to accommodate

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, after he won the Wellington Central by-election, replacing

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who resigned from Parliament after she was elected

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References

* * {{New Zealand Labour Party New Zealand Labour Party Moore, Mike 1990 establishments in New Zealand 1993 disestablishments in New Zealand