Tourism and Hospitality Minister
Louise Upston
Tourism and Hospitality Minister
About Louise
Louise Claire Upston (née McGill) is a New Zealand politician born on 14 March 1971. She was elected as a Member of the New Zealand House of Representatives for Taupō in the 2008 general election, representing the National Party. Over the course of her political career, she has held several ministerial roles, including Minister for Women and Minister of Corrections during the Fifth National Government. Currently, she serves as the Minister for Social Development and Employment. Following a Cabinet reshuffle on 2 April 2026, she succeeded Chris Bishop as Leader of the House. Her political work has encompassed a range of responsibilities related to social development, corrections, and gender issues.
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Latest interviews
Every podcast episode Louise Upston has appeared on, newest first.
Holiday Breakfast
Louise Upston: Tourism Minister on extra funds to clean up Great Rides storm damage
Apr 26, 2026
The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Louise Upston: Tourism and Hospitality Minister on the Government pulling funding for the 2027 Auckland SailGP event
Apr 23, 2026
The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Louise Upston: Employment Minister on the report finding the need to grow the energy sector workforce
Mar 25, 2026
Holiday Breakfast
Louise Upston: Tourism Minister on the second part of the Regional Tourism Boost plan
Jan 14, 2026
Politics Central
Louise Upston: Social Development Minister talks new parental assistance test and new incentive to stay in work
Oct 5, 2025
The Weekend Collective
Louise Upston: Social Development Minister talks new parental assistance test and new incentive to stay in work
Oct 5, 2025
The Tourism Chat Show
Let's chat about Growth
Jan 28, 2025
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