Grant Robertson
Grant Murray Robertson (born 30 October 1971) is a New Zealand politician and member of the Labour Party who was the 20th Minister for the Public Service from January 2023 until November 2023. He was the Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand from 2020 until 2023. He was the Minister of Finance from 2017 to 2023.[1][2]
Grant Robertson | |
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 Robertson in 2020 | |
| 19th Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand | |
| In office 6 November 2020 – 25 January 2023 | |
| Prime Minister | Jacinda Ardern |
| Preceded by | Winston Peters |
| Succeeded by | Carmel Sepuloni |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 11 November 2023 – 27 November 2023 | |
| Prime Minister | Chris Hipkins |
| Preceded by | Nanaia Mahuta |
| Succeeded by | Winston Peters |
| 42nd Minister of Finance | |
| In office 26 October 2017 – 27 November 2023 | |
| Prime Minister | Jacinda Ardern Chris Hipkins |
| Preceded by | Nicola Willis |
| 11th Minister for Sport and Recreation | |
| In office 26 October 2017 – 27 November 2023 | |
| Prime Minister | Jacinda Ardern Chris Hipkins |
| Preceded by | Jonathan Coleman |
| Succeeded by | Chris Bishop |
| 4th Minister for Infrastructure | |
| In office 6 November 2020 – 1 February 2023 | |
| Prime Minister | Jacinda Ardern |
| Preceded by | Shane Jones |
| Succeeded by | Megan Woods |
| 13th Minister for Racing | |
| In office 6 November 2020 – 14 June 2022 | |
| Prime Minister | Jacinda Ardern |
| Preceded by | Winston Peters |
| Succeeded by | Kieran McAnulty |
| 19th Minister Responsible for the Earthquake Commission | |
| In office 27 June 2019 – 6 November 2020 | |
| Prime Minister | Jacinda Ardern |
| Preceded by | Megan Woods |
| Succeeded by | David Clark |
| Deputy Leader of the Opposition | |
| In office 13 December 2011 – 17 September 2013 | |
| Leader | David Shearer |
| Preceded by | Annette King |
| Succeeded by | David Parker |
| Deputy Leader of the Labour Party | |
| In office 13 December 2011 – 17 September 2013 | |
| Leader | David Shearer |
| Preceded by | Annette King |
| Succeeded by | David Parker |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Wellington Central | |
| Assumed office 8 November 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Marian Hobbs |
| Majority | 18,878 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 October 1971 Palmerston North, New Zealand |
| Political party | Labour |
| Spouse(s) | Alf Kaiwai (m. 2009) |
| Residence | Northland, Wellington |
| Alma mater | University of Otago |
| Website | grantrobertson |
He was Member of Parliament (MP) since 2008. He is the first openly gay deputy prime minister.[3]
Grant Robertson Media
Robertson at post-budget meeting in 2011.
Robertson speaking to a rally opposing the National Government's changes to University Councils, at the University of Otago, October 2013
Robertson at Government House, Wellington, in 2015
Robertson flanked by Prime Minister Ardern and Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy in November 2020
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References
- ↑ "Grant Robertson new Deputy Prime Minister as Jacinda Ardern reshapes Cabinet for new Government" (in en). Stuff. 2020-11-02. https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/300147692/grant-robertson-new-deputy-prime-minister-as-jacinda-ardern-reshapes-cabinet-for-new-government. Retrieved 2020-11-02.
- ↑ "Ministerial List for Announcement on Monday" (PDF). Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 2 November 2020. Archived (PDF) from the original on 3 November 2020. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
- ↑ Mishra, Stuti (2 November 2020). "Jacinda Ardern appoints first openly gay deputy PM and foreign minister with Maori face tattoo" (in en). The Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/new-zealand-new-cabinet-first-gay-deputy-pm-grant-robertson-maori-jacinda-ardern-b1526123.html. Retrieved 29 March 2021.