Minister for Space

New Zealand political office

Minister for Space

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Incumbent
Judith Collins

since 27 November 2023

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
Style| The Honourable
Member of|

* Cabinet of New Zealand
* Executive Council

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

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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

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The following ministers have held the office of Minister for Space.

Key

National

No.  | Name  | Portrait  | Term of office  | Prime Minister

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| 1  | Judith Collins |  | 27 November 2023  | Incumbent  |  | Luxon

## References

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1. ^ 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.
2. ^ "Collins, Judith - New Zealand Parliament". www.parliament.nz. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
3. ^ 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.
4. ^ "National promises Space Minister and prize for top school student". RNZ. 5 October 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2023.

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