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January 20, 2025 | News
PM Luxon starts year off with ministerial sackings and promotions
Shane Reti has lost the Health portfolio following a cabinet reshuffle announced by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Sunday.
March 6, 2026
May 1, 2024 | News
Slow media decline surprised dumped minister
Former Broadcasting Minister Melissa Lee says that she was too slow in responding to the changing media environment.
April 30, 2024 | News
“I tried my very best…” sacked Broadcasting Minister Melissa Lee
"I tried my very best...." Broadcast Minister Melissa Lee
April 24, 2024 | News
Broadcast silence ends for Minister Lee
The Prime Minister has sacked Melissa Lee as Broadcasting Minister and moved her out of cabinet.
April 15, 2024 | News
Media future critical as jobs shed
TVNZ current affairs host Miriama Kamo is calling for a national discussion on what media the country wants.
April 11, 2024 | News
Lee belatedly looks for media sector fix
Broadcasting Minister Melissa Lee says there's no one answer to the woes afflicting the media in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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