29 Sep 2014

Bennett to move from ministry - Key

9:11 am on 29 September 2014

The Prime Minister says Paula Bennett will be moving from her position as Minister of Social Development.

She has been in the role for six years.

READ Nina Fowler’s feature on the changes to the benefit system. 

John Key said Ms Bennett is likely to move into a financial role, but this might not be happen immediately.

Mr Key said Ms Bennett is held in high regard and represents the modern face of the National Party.

“We have a lot of faith in Paula, we think she's has a pretty bright future with the party, and she’s keen to, I think, widen out her cabinet experience and demonstrate she’s got skills in other areas.”