A u-turn from one of the National Party's senior politicians

Amy Adams was set to retire at the election but now she's accepted the Covid-19 Recovery portfolio from new Opposition leader Todd Muller.

Adams says the portfolio is about making sure all parts of the recovery machine are pulling in a consistent direction.

She says while the recovery is about getting our economy strong, getting New Zealanders in jobs and getting small business going - there's more to it.

Todd Muller will look after the Small Business and National Security portfolios, and deputy Nikki Kaye keeps Education, and Sport and Recreation.

And Judith Collins has a swag of new roles: Economic and Regional Development, Pike River Re-entry, and Shadow Attorney-General.