The Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing is a minister in the New Zealand Government responsible for small business and the manufacturing sector in New Zealand.
The first Minister was Andrew Bayly, who resigned the position in February 2025 after an altercation with a staff member. He was succeeded by Chris Penk. The current Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing is Cameron Brewer.
List of Ministers for Small Business and Manufacturing The following ministers have held the office for Small Business and Manufacturing.
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No. Name Portrait Term of office Prime Minister 1 Andrew Bayly 27 November 2023 24 January 2025 Luxon 2 Chris Penk 24 January 2025 7 April 2026 3 Cameron Brewer 7 April 2026 Incumbent
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