Minister of Railways (New Zealand)
| Minister of Railways of New Zealand | |
|---|---|
| Style | The Honourable |
| Appointer | Prime Minister of New Zealand |
| Formation | 24 November 1895 |
| Abolished | 19 October 1993 |
The Minister of Railways was the minister in the government responsible for the New Zealand Railways Department 1895–1981, the New Zealand Railways Corporation 1981–1993, and New Zealand Rail Limited 1990–1993. The portfolio was established in 1895, 15 years after the Railways Department was formed, and was abolished in 1993, when New Zealand Rail Limited was privatised. Today, KiwiRail is answerable to both the Minister of State Owned Enterprises, and the Minister of Transport.
The following 25 MPs have held the office of Minister of Railways:
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