Minister for Space
New Zealand political office
The Minister for Space is a minister in the New Zealand Government with responsibility for outer space and advanced aviation in New Zealand.
The current Minister for Space is Paul Goldsmith of the National Party.
01History
In October 2023, National party leader Christopher Luxon promised a Minister for Space if his party was elected in the 2023 general election. The aim of the portfolio is to help promote the aerospace sector within New Zealand and to “streamline the rules” to focus on opening up immigration for aerospace workers. Previously the Minister for Economic Development was responsible for space-related policy. New Zealand is one of only 11 countries with active launch-to-orbit capability, and the industry contributes $1.7 billion to the New Zealand economy.
02List of Ministers for Space
The following ministers have held the office of Minister for Space.
- Key
| No. | Name | Portrait | Term of office | Prime Minister | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Judith Collins | 27 November 2023 | 7 April 2026 | Luxon | |||
| 2 | Chris Penk | 7 April 2026 | 13 August 2026 | ||||
| 3 | Paul Goldsmith | 13 August 2026 | Incumbent | ||||
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