Minister for Space

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 Judith Collins of the National Party.

History
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 contributes $1.7 billion to the New Zealand economy.

List of Ministers for Space
The following ministers have held the office of Minister for Space.


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