Labour MP's Annette King and Phil Twyford have been promoted to the front bench as part of a new-look Labour Party announced today.

Leader David Shearer announced the changes to his shadow cabinet today as part of a re-shuffle to create a 'fresh and better future for New Zealand”.

Labour's Phil Twyford and Annette King have been promoted to the front bench.

Annette has been appointed the spokesperson for health, replacing Maryan Street who will now be the environment spokesperson. While Phil take over Annette's previous Labour's housing portfolio.

'These are key concerns for New Zealanders and that's why I have appointed two of our top performers to these roles,” says David.

'My decisions today have been driven by the need to appoint the best people to deliver Labour's solutions for the critical challenges facing New Zealand.”

David Parker will head the economic team with David Clark taking on the Economic Development portfolio with a particular emphasis on green growth and finding ways to diversify the economy.

Grant Robertson will lead a team of MPs setting out Labour's job creation plan with the Jobs and Employment portfolio.

Senior whip Chris Hipkins has been appointed a full-time Education spokesperson, taking over from Nanaia Mahuta.

'He's done an outstanding job of holding Hekia Parata to account on behalf of parents and their children.

Other newcomers to the top 20 include Andrew Little, who is taking on Justice and will mark the Prime Minister in the Tourism portfolio.

Megan Woods picks up Tertiary Education and has roles in Science and Innovation and Christchurch transport issues.

'Sue Moroney has deservedly earned her return to the top 20 with her strong performance on the paid parental leave campaign and in early childhood education. She'll also take on the big job of ACC.”

Shane Jones' position remains unchanged pending a report by the Auditor General on the Bill Liu case.

'He is a talented politician with an important contribution to make.”

'I'm proud to lead this new team on the road to 2014. Labour will offer Kiwis a clear choice for change and a new direction for New Zealand.”

Among the losers are Trevor Mallard, David Cunliffe and Lianne Dalziel who all lose their spots in the top 20.