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How many members, if any, of the governing boards of Crown entities within his portfolios have resigned, retired, been removed, or not been reappointed since he became Minister of Transport, and how many of those had been appointed by the previous Minister of Transport?

Answered Question 34343 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

Question

  • How many members, if any, of the governing boards of Crown entities within his portfolios have resigned, retired, been removed, or not been reappointed since he became Minister of Transport, and how many of those had been appointed by the previous Minister of Transport?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

Mr Rudge and Mr Dougherty are the only two individuals appointed by the previous Minister of Transport, who have resigned during my term and fall under my specific portfolio responsibilities.