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Dramatic changes for the Labour Party.“Minor” changes in a Cabinet reshuffle have seen Kris Faafoi and Trevor Mallard leave Parliament, with Faafoi choosing to leave to be with his family, while Mallard will take up a diplomatic role in Europe.Mallard’s replacement as Speaker is Adrian Rurawhe, while Faafoi’s portfolios will be replaced by Kiri Allan in Justice, Michael Wood in Immigration and Willie Jackson in Broadcasting.Meanwhile, Poto Williams has been replaced by Chris Hipkins as Police Minister, who gives up his Covid-19 Minister portfolio to Ayesha Verrall, while Associate Minister Jan Tinnetti will take a more prominent role in Education.Jacinda Ardern has said Williams will take on conservation and disability issues.NZ Herald Senior Political Reporter Thomas Coughlan joined Heather du Plessis-Allan.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.