Minister for Seniors
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The Minister for Seniors is a minister in the New Zealand Government with responsibility for the rights and interests of senior citizens.
For the Canadian cabinet position, see Minister of Seniors.
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Minister for Seniors | |
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Ministry of Social Development | |
Style | The Honourable |
Member of | |
Reports to | Prime Minister of New Zealand |
Appointer | Governor-General of New Zealand |
Term length | At His Majesty's pleasure |
Inaugural holder | Margaret Shields |
Formation | 24 July 1990 |
Salary | $288,900[1] |
Website | www.beehive.govt.nz |
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The post was established by the Fourth Labour Government on 24 July 1990.[2] It was split from the Social Welfare portfolio.