Politics
1News

Inside Parliament: Flashback to Ruth Richardson becoming National's Finance Spokesperson in 1989

March 9, 2018

Amy Adams has recently become the first female finance spokesperson for a major party since Ms Richardson's appointment.

With Amy Adams becoming the first female finance spokesperson for a major party since Ruth Richardson was appointed to that role for National in 1989, the 1 NEWS Inside Parliament team takes a look back at Ms Richardson's appointment.

Jim Bolger made Ms Richardson the National Finance Spokesperson after her bid for deputy leader of the party failed.

This week Katie Bradford and Stacey Kirk discuss the latest politics news.

She then went on to become the Minister of Finance when National came into power in the 1990 election.

If National can go on to win the next election, Amy Adams will be the first female Finance Minister since Ms Richardson left the job in 1993.

New ZealandPolitics

SHARE ME

More Stories

The Philippines has been conducting a “war on drugs” which has led to the extrajudicial killings of thousands of methamphetamine users.

PM didn't discuss human rights concerns with Philippines president

The Philippines has been conducting a "war on drugs" which has led to the extrajudicial killings of thousands methamphetamine users.

7:28pm

2:17

Climate Change Minister Simon Watts has not asked officials for advice on the climate impacts of the Fast Track Approvals Bill. Composite Image by Nadine Christmas (source: 1News/Getty)

Swarbrick says climate minister 'missing in action' on fast-track bill

Climate Change Minister Simon Watts has revealed he has not sought advice on the climate impacts of the Fast-track Approvals Bill.

4:38pm

1:27

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to reporters from Manila in the Philippines.

Luxon: Jones, Seymour's Waitangi Tribunal comments 'ill-considered'

3:44pm

Environmental consultant Tina Porou said iwi and hapū should be very concerned.

Concern Govt's fast-track legislation may breach Treaty rights

3:29pm

2:57

Mental Health Foundation chief executive Shaun Robinson.

Mental Health Foundation to cut 18% of staff as costs rise

2:58pm

Rotorua.

Rotorua community 'blindsided' over emergency motel extensions

9:19am

Popular

Latest

1
2
3
4
5
6

3 mins ago

Security protocols checked after man sets himself alight

A metal can sits on the ground at the scene where a man lit himself on fire in a park outside Manhattan criminal court where Donald Trump is on trial.

39 mins ago

Olympic organisers unveil strategy for using AI in sports

Thomas Bach, IOC President.

7:52am

One dead after crash in Auckland's Grey Lynn

One dead after crash in Auckland's Grey Lynn

7:44am

World leaders call on Iran and Israel to avoid letting conflict worsen

Iranian worshippers walk past a mural.

7:22am

Wellington Phoenix draw against Newcastle Jets

Apostolos Stamatelopoulos of the Jets competes for the ball with Alex Rufer of the Phoenix. (Source: Scott Gardiner).

6:00am

'Beer with breakfast': How a teen's love affair with alcohol escalated

Rosie first started drinking when she was 14. [Composition Image by Nadine Christmas (source: 1News/istock)]

More from Entertainment

Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, “Ramblin’ Man,” died Thursday, April 18, 2024. He was 80.

Allman Brothers Band co-founder Dickey Betts dies aged 80

He wrote the group’s biggest hit, Ramblin’ Man, and stayed on the road until he reached the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

6:28pm

This cover image released by Republic Records show "The Tortured Poets Department" by Taylor Swift.

Review: Taylor Swift — The Tortured Poets Department

In moments, her 11th album feels like a bloodletting: A cathartic purge after a major heartbreak delivered through an ascendant vocal run, an elegiac verse, or mobile, synthesized productions.

5:38pm

Styles is said to have been left "shaken" by Carvalho's behaviour.

Stalker who sent Harry Styles 8000 cards in under a month jailed

2:35pm

Britain's Prince Harry, right, and wife Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex.

Prince Harry formally confirms US residency

11:56am

Hugh Grant.

Hugh Grant accepts 'enormous' settlement from UK tabloid

Thursday 10:20am