Portfolio: Law Commission

VALEDICTORY STATEMENT: Hon Simon Power

francistill — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 07:13:00 +0000

Simon Power | Commerce

Mr Speaker, I have been surprised by some of the reaction I have had to my decision to retire. All sorts of motivations have been ascribed to my decision. One of my cabinet colleagues – who is always concerned about how these sorts of things look for the Government – was keen to spread the rumour that the real reason could be traced to the existence of a series of incriminating photographs. I was alarmed at the speed at which Murray McCully was able to invent such a scenario. ...

Simon Power to retire from politics at election

francistill — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 21:26:00 +0000

Simon Power | Commerce

Simon Power, the MP for Rangitikei and the fourth-ranked Minister in John Key's National-led Government, is to retire from politics at the election in November. Mr Power said he was looking forward to continuing to contribute to New Zealand's growth, but in the private sector. "It's time for new challenges and new opportunities. “I've been extremely privileged to serve in the Cabinet under Prime Minister John Key, and as the Member for Rangitikei since 1999. ...

New president for the Law Commission announced

Massi — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 20:52:00 +0000

Simon Power | Law Commission

The Government has announced that Justice Grant Hammond, a judge of the Court of Appeal, will be the next President of the Law Commission. ...