Paul Goldsmith assigned 11 ministerial portfolios after Chris Penk’s resignation
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has taken on 11 portfolios following another minister's departure, raising questions about whether one person can effectively manage the workload.
Paul Goldsmith, the Justice Minister, has been assigned 11 ministerial portfolios following Chris Penk's resignation, making him the most heavily burdened minister in recent history. A former Defence Minister has raised concerns that New Zealand cannot afford to miss important international meetings due to ministerial scheduling conflicts. The expanded workload has already prompted Goldsmith to cancel at least one significant meeting.
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