What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Professor Amokura Kawharu as Law Commission President?

Answer

As noted in the answers to WPQs 7415, 7416 and 7417, this appointment was made under a previous government. I am advised by my officials (and as also noted in the answers to the previous questions) that the process in that case was to seek nominations from the Attorney-General, the Ministers for Māori Development and Māori/Crown Relations, the Chief Justice and the New Zealand Law Society. Following that, two candidates were shortlisted for interview by a selection panel comprised of a Judge of the Supreme Court, the Secretary for Justice and the Solicitor-General. Following receipt of a report from the panel, the then Minister of Justice recommended the appointment of Associate Professor Kawharu.