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Since 27 November 2023, what persons, if any, have been appointed to a board role position that wasn't on a shortlist provided to you as responsible Minister?

Answered Question 12025 (2026)
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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • Since 27 November 2023, what persons, if any, have been appointed to a board role position that wasn't on a shortlist provided to you as responsible Minister?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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One Director of Ngāpuhi Investment Fund Ltd (Tupu Tonu), Darren Beatty, was appointed but was not initially shortlisted by the monitoring agency. This was a late nomination and, following the same interview process and assessment used for other candidates, the person was appointed.