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How many candidates, if any, were interviewed to the role of Chief Executive for the new Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport, and was Jeremy Lightfoot one of these candidates?

Answered Question 12447 (2026)
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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • How many candidates, if any, were interviewed to the role of Chief Executive for the new Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport, and was Jeremy Lightfoot one of these candidates?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for the Public Service

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To protect the privacy of individual/s interviewed for the Chief Executive role, I will not be releasing the number of candidates interviewed for the role. However, I am advised that Jeremy Lightfoot was interviewed as part of the standard recruitment and appointment process.