New Zealand political leader Norman Kirk assembled a "shadow cabinet" system amongst the Labour caucus following his elevation to become Leader of the Opposition in 1965. However, he found it challenging to avoid it being composed mainly of Auckland and Christchurch MPs.

As the Labour Party formed the largest party not in government, the frontbench team was as a result the Official Opposition of the New Zealand House of Representatives.

Frontbench team

The list below contains a list of Kirk's spokespeople and their respective roles:

Notes

References

  • Grant, David (2014). The Mighty Totara: The life and times of Norman Kirk. Auckland: Random House. ISBN 9781775535799.

Remembering Norman Kirk Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga

The Shadow Grimdark Magazine

Norman Kirk 29th New Zealand Prime Minister

Norman Kirk New Zealand Fandom

Norman Kirk after winning the 1972 election Political parties Te