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How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the role of Chair of Maritime New Zealand Authority and how many, if any, were interviewed?

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the role of Chair of Maritime New Zealand Authority and how many, if any, were interviewed?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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The current Chair was appointed in 2018 by the Minister of Transport at that time. I am advised by the Ministry of Transport that it received 55 applications for the role. Four candidates were interviewed.