April 13, 2023
Prime spot a privilege says Willow-Jean
A huge privilege is how the newest Māori member of Cabinet describes her promotion to the top table.
Northland MP Willow-Jean Prime, of Te Kapotai and Ngāti Hine, previously held her Conservation and Youth portfolios outside parliament.
She’s humbled by the trust placed in her.
“I’ve never been a person too fussed on titles – or roles. And that I have just tried to be the best advocate, the best representative, and most effective in whatever position I have held. But I do respect that there are only 20 seats at the Cabinet table – and that it is a huge privilege for me to be able to occupy one of those seats,” Ms Prime says..
The promotion should also strengthen her prospects of a high position on the party list, with the Northland seat a tough one to hold for Labour.
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