Andrew Little assembled a shadow cabinet after he was elected Leader of the Labour Party in New Zealand.
He composed this of individuals who acted for the party as spokespeople in assigned roles while he was Leader of the Opposition (2014–17).
[2] Media reporting noted the demotions of Nanaia Mahuta and the former leader David Cunliffe.
Another former leader, Phil Goff, was moved to the lowest ranking, but this reflected his reduced Parliamentary activity during his campaign for the Auckland mayoralty.
This reflected Annette King's announcement of her retirement from politics at the next election and resignation as deputy leader, the election of Jacinda Ardern as her successor, and the return to Parliament of Raymond Huo following Ardern's win in the Mount Albert by-election and consequent vacation of her list seat.