BRADFORD WELCOMES NEW-LOOK CABINET

  • Max Bradford
Enterprise and Commerce

Hon Max Bradford today welcomed the new-look Cabinet, and his new role as leader of the Enterprise and Innovation Team.

Mr Bradford, the MP for Rotorua, has been Minister of Labour, Energy, Defence, Immigration and Business Development.

His new role as Minister for Enterprise and Innovation includes responsibility for the Ministry of Commerce (including Energy and Industry) and the Department of Labour. He retains his Defence portfolio, and will also be Minister Revenue.

Mr Bradford said the new Enterprise and Innovation Team will focus on what the Government, communities and individuals can to leverage off our current strong economic foundations, and position ourselves well for the next century.

Mr Bradford, who is currently in China at the invitation of China's Minister of Defence, welcomed the new Cabinet line up and shape as bringing together experience and innovation in the interests of political stability.