Brownlee 's roles as an MP have included serving as the National Party 's Junior Whip , shadow Leader of the House , and as the Party spokesperson on superannuation , energy , transport , local government , Māori affairs , state-owned enterprises , state services , and ACC . He was Don Brash 's Deputy Leader from 2003 – 2006 , and has served as a minister and Leader of the House in the Fifth National Government . His most prominent role has been leading the Government 's earthquake recovery efforts following the 2010 , 2011 and 2016 earthquakes
2016 earthquakes
2016 Kaikoura earthquake
Gerry Brownlee