James Meager appointed as new Minister for the South Island

Monday 20 January 2025 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 21 Jan 2025, 5:00am

In this story Christopher Luxon, James Meager

Rangitata MP James Meager has been appointed as the Minister for the South Island following a Cabinet reshuffle. He will serve as a minister outside of Cabinet and will also manage the Hunting and Fishing, Youth, and Associate Transport portfolios.

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1. Otago Daily TimesMon 20 Jan 2025, 5:54pm

   MP's promotion good for South Island: mayor (opens in new tab)

2. RNZMon 20 Jan 2025, 7:21pm

   MP James Meager's promotion strengthens South Island voice – mayor (opens in new tab)

3. The PressTue 21 Jan 2025, 5:00am

   New South Island Minister confident despite junior ranking (opens in new tab)

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