Current parliament of new zealand
The current Parliament of New Zealand is the 53rd Parliament, which was elected in the 2020 general election. The Parliament consists of:
- The House of Representatives: 120 members, known as Members of Parliament (MPs), who are elected by proportional representation using the mixed-member proportional (MMP) system.
- The Executive Council: The Prime Minister and other ministers who are responsible for the administration of the government.
Here is the current composition of the House of Representatives:
Government:
- Prime Minister: Jacinda Ardern (Labour Party)
- Deputy Prime Minister: Grant Robertson (Labour Party)
- Minister of Finance: Grant Robertson (Labour Party)
- Minister of Health: Andrew Little (Labour Party)
- Minister of Education: Chris Hipkins (Labour Party)
- Minister of Foreign Affairs: Nanaia Mahuta (Labour Party)
Opposition:
- Leader of the Opposition: Judith Collins (National Party)
- Deputy Leader of the Opposition: Gerry Brownlee (National Party)
- Shadow Minister of Finance: Paul Goldsmith (National Party)
- Shadow Minister of Health: Shane Reti (National Party)
- Shadow Minister of Education: Nikki Kaye (National Party)
- Shadow Minister of Foreign Affairs: Chester Borrows (National Party)
Other parties:
- ACT New Zealand: 10 MPs
- Green Party: 8 MPs
- New Zealand First: 7 MPs
- Māori Party: 2 MPs
- Te Tai Tonga: 1 MP (a Māori electorate seat)
Independent MPs:
- 2 MPs (not affiliated with any party)
Note: The composition of the Parliament may change due to by-elections, resignations, or changes in party affiliations.