7 March 2018
Bridges appoints Adams Finance Spokesperson
Opposition Leader Simon Bridges has appointed Amy Adams as Opposition Finance Spokesperson, saying she is the best
person to ensure the Government builds on the National Party’s world-class economic record and does not squander New
Zealand’s hard-won success.
“I am today announcing Amy Adams as our Finance Spokesperson and the third-ranked MP in our Caucus, ahead of the caucus
reshuffle to show the economy remains the National Party’s number one priority.
“Having a strong economy allows us to invest in public services and create opportunities for New Zealanders – something
the National Party has demonstrated over the past decade.
“And, as a result of our strong economic plan this Government has inherited one of the fastest growing economies in the
developed world, one which is seeing 10,000 jobs created a month on average, rising household incomes, budget surpluses,
and falling government debt. All this is helping ensure New Zealanders get ahead.
“However, the Labour-NZ First-Green coalition Government seems intent on squandering that through plans to impose more
taxes on hard-working New Zealanders and through rolling out negative and backward looking policies which will slow down
our growth and see New Zealanders miss out.
“The National Party will fight these changes and Amy is the best person to lead that effort.
“Amy is an incredibly experienced former Minister, serving as Associate Minister of Finance as well as holding a range
of important and challenging portfolios, from Social Housing to Justice and Environment, which she handled with real
diligence and focus.
“She has chaired Parliament’s Finance and Expenditure Select Committee, has a background in commercial law and is a
talented and hard-working member of the National Party caucus.
“Amy follows in the footsteps of the National Party’s hugely successful finance ministers, Bill English and Steven
Joyce, and I have no doubt she’ll do a great job on behalf of all New Zealanders. I look forward having her on my team.”
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