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5476, 5482 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • 5476 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment

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

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    Recorded target Nicola Willis, Minister for Economic Growth

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

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

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There were 15 candidates. Four candidates were interviewed.

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5477, 5484 (2026)

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  • 5477 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment

    What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Charles Finny to the role of Chair of the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Board?

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    Recorded target Nicola Willis, Minister for Economic Growth

    What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Charles Finny to the role of Chair of the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Board?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

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A public recruitment process was undertaken.

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Question 5479 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How, if at all, was the role of Chair of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Commission advertised?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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The role of Chair of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Commission was not publicly advertised, as a public call for nominations is not required in the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 and the Crown Entities Act 2004.

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Question 5481 (2026)

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    Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of Chair of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Commission, and if so, who was on the selection panel?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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All nominations for the role of Chair of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Commission were considered, and the incumbent Chair of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Establishment Board was recommended to the Governor-General for…

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Question 5483 (2026)

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    How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the role of Chair of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Commission, and how many, if any, were interviewed?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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Five candidates were considered for the role of Chair of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Commission. The incumbent Chair of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Establishment Board was recommended to the Governor-General for appointment;…

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Question 5485 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Don MacKinnon to Chair of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Commission?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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For this particular appointment, the Chair was appointed to the Integrity Sport and Recreation Commission from his position as Chair of the previous Integrity Sport and Recreation Establishment Board, alongside three other members, to…

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Question 5486 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How, if at all, was the role of Chair of the Board of the Environmental Protection Authority advertised?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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The advertising for the role of Chair of the Environmental Protection Authority was conducted in accordance with the Public Service Commission’s best practice guidelines. This included seeking nominations through: • nominating agencies…

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Question 5487 (2026)

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    Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of the Chair of the Board of the Environmental Protection Authority, and if so, who was on the selection panel?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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The selection panel considered both member and Chair positions for the Environmental Protection Authority Board. The panel comprised Board Members Paul Connell and Mary-Anne Macleod, as well as one official from the Ministry for the…

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Question 5488 (2026)

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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 the Board of the Environmental Protection Authority, and how many, if any, were interviewed?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for the Environment

Answer

Ten candidates were shortlisted for either member or Chair roles; nine were interviewed after one candidate did not wish to be considered further. A suitable candidate for the Chair role was recommended following the completion of…

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Question 5489 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Barry O'Neil to the role of Chair of the Board of the Environmental Protection Authority?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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The appointment of Barry O’Neil as Chair of the Environmental Protection Authority Board followed the Public Service Commission’s best practice guidance for board appointments, as set out in their Board Appointment and Induction Guidelines…

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Question 5490 (2026)

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    How, if at all, was the role of Chair of the Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake advertised?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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I am advised this role was not advertised as the Minister at the time in 2022 made a decision to elevate an incoming member.

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Question 5491 (2026)

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    Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of Chair of the Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake, and if so, who was on the selection panel?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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I am advised there was no selection panel as the Minister at the time in 2022 made a decision to elevate an incoming member.

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Question 5492 (2026)

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    How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the role of Chair of the Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake and how many, if any, were interviewed?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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I am advised there were no other candidates as the Minister at the time in 2022 made a decision to elevate an incoming member.

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Question 5493 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Chair of the Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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I am advised that incumbent members and an incoming member were considered against the skills and capabilities suitable for the Chair position prior to selection in 2022.

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Question 5494 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How, if at all, was the role of Chair of Maritime New Zealand Authority advertised?

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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 candidates were identified through public advertisement on the Treasury’s Board Appointments database and the…

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Question 5495 (2026)

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    Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of Chair of the Maritime New Zealand Authority and if so, who was on the selection panel?

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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 the interview panel consisted of officials from the Ministry of Transport and the Acting Chair of Maritime…

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Question 5497 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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.

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Question 5498 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Dame Jo Anne Brosnahan as Chair of Maritime New Zealand Authority?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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This appointment was made in 2018 by the Minister of Transport at that time. I have been advised by the Ministry of Transport that the process consisted of the following steps: the Minister of Transport agreed to the process for filling…

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Question 5499 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of Chair of the Public Trust Board and if so, who was on the selection panel?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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The previous Chair and Treasury officials considered all incumbents against the skills and capabilities suitable for the Chair position prior to selection.

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Question 5500 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How, if at all, was the role of Chair of the Public Trust Board advertised?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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This role was not advertised.

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Question 5501 (2026)

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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 the Public Trust Board and how many, if any, were interviewed?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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All incumbent members were considered against the skills and capabilities suitable for the Chair position prior to selection. No Interviews were completed.

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Question 5502 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Karen Rosemary Price as Chair of the Public Trust Board?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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Incumbent members were considered against the skills and capabilities suitable for the Chair position prior to selection, which followed the cabinet approval process.

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Question 5503 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How, if at all, was the role of Chair of the Takeovers Panel advertised?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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The role was not advertised.

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Question 5504 (2026)

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    Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of Chair of the Takeovers Panel, and if so, who was on the selection panel?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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No.

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Question 5505 (2026)

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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 the Takeovers Panel and how many, if any, were interviewed?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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None. I recruited from within the Panel.

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Question 5506 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Anna Buchly as Chair of the Takeovers Panel?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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I recruited from within the Panel. The appointment was considered by Cabinet before I recommended it to the Governor-General.

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Question 5507 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How, if at all, was the role of Chair of the New Zealand Commerce Commission advertised?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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The role was not advertised.

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Question 5508 (2026)

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    Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of Chair of the New Zealand Commerce Commission, and if so, who was on the selection panel?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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No.

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Question 5509 (2026)

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

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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None.

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Question 5510 (2026)

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    What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Dr John Small to Chair of the New Zealand Commerce Commission?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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Dr John Small was reappointed as Chair. The appointment was considered by Cabinet before I recommended it to the Governor-General.

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Question 5511 (2026)

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    How, if at all, was the role of Chair of Health New Zealand advertised?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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The Chair of Health New Zealand role was publicly advertised with the Deputy Chair and board member roles on the Ministry of Health careers website and the Government Jobs website from 24 March to 11 April 2025. The advertisement was also…

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Question 5512 (2026)

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    Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of Chair of Health New Zealand and if so, who was on the selection panel?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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A panel was convened to consider shortlisted candidates for the Health New Zealand Chair and Deputy Chair roles which included the Director-General of Health, Public Service Commissioner, Deputy Secretary Budget and Public Services at The…

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Question 5513 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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Six candidates were considered for the Chair of Health New Zealand role, and three candidates were interviewed for the role.

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Question 5514 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Professor Lester Levy as chair of Health New Zealand?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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The standard Crown entity recruitment and appointment process was followed as outlined in the Public Service Commission's Board Appointment and Guidelines.

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Question 5526 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    Why was Rob Morrison's appointment to the Chair of Invest New Zealand for a period of 6 months only, when he was appointed in mid 2025?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

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Mr Morrison was appointed as the interim Chair for a six-month term to oversee the establishment of Invest NZ.

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5527, 5530 (2026)

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    How, if at all, was the role of Chair of Invest New Zealand advertised prior to Rob Morrison's appointment in mid 2025?

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    What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Rob Morrison to Chair of Invest New Zealand when he was appointed in mid 2025?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

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A targeted search was carried out to make an interim appointment.

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Question 5528 (2026)

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    Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of Chair of Invest New Zealand in mid 2025 and if so, who was on the selection panel?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

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A decision was made on a preferred candidate for the establishment board Chair, so no panel was required.

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Question 5529 (2026)

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    How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the role of Chair of Invest New Zealand when Rob Morrison was appointed in mid 2025, and how many, if any, were interviewed?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

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A number of candidates were considered for the establishment board Chair appointment, although my office does not hold a record of the exact number of candidates. No candidates were interviewed.

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Question 5531 (2026)

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    How, if at all, was the role of Chair of Callaghan Innovation advertised?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

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I refer the Member to the answer for WPQ 5534 (2026).

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Question 5532 (2026)

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    Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of Chair of Callaghan Innovation, and if so, who was on the selection panel?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

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I refer the Member to the answer for WPQ 5534 (2026).

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Question 5533 (2026)

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    How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the role of Chair of Callaghan Innovation and how many, if any, were interviewed?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

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I refer the Member to the answer for WPQ 5534 (2026).

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Question 5534 (2026)

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    What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Elena Trout to Chair of Callaghan Innovation?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

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The Callaghan Innovation Chair was recruited from within the Board. The role of Chair was not publicly advertised due to the upcoming disestablishment of Callaghan Innovation and there were capable people on the Board who could take on the…

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Question 5535 (2026)

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    Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of Fiordland Marine Guardian and if so, who was on the selection panel?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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Yes. The Fiordland Marine Guardian appointment process completed in July 2025 included an interview panel comprising the Chair of the Fiordland Marine Guardians, a Guardian member, and an official from the Ministry for the Environment.

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Question 5536 (2026)

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    How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the role of Fiordland Marine Guardian and how many, if any, were interviewed?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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Twelve candidates were considered for six roles in the Fiordland Marine Guardians appointment process completed in July 2025. Five existing Guardians were reappointed. Four candidates were interviewed and one was appointed as a new…

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Question 5537 (2026)

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    What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Murray Willans to Fiordland Marine Guardian?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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The standard process for the appointment of Murray Willans was followed. This included consideration of relevant matters under the Fiordland (Te Moana o Atawhenua) Marine Management Act 2025 and the Public Service Commission Board…

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Question 5538 (2026)

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    How, if at all, was the role of Chair of the Broadcasting Standards Authority advertised?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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Public nominations for the role of Broadcasting Standards Authority Chair were open throughout June 2025. The role was advertised via the New Zealand Law Society, the Institute of Directors New Zealand, and Ministry for Culture and…

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Question 5539 (2026)

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    Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of Chair of the Broadcasting Standards Authority and if so, who was on the selection panel?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I considered all expressions of interest and nominations received for the role of Chair of the Broadcasting Standards Authority and decided to recommend the reappointment of the existing Chair for a further term, therefore no selection…

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Question 5540 (2026)

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    How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the role of Chair of the Broadcasting Standards Authority, and how many, if any, were interviewed?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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A total of six candidates were considered for the role of Chair of the Broadcasting Standards Authority, including that of the incumbent Chair. For this role I recommended the Governor-General reappoint the existing Chair for a further…

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Question 5541 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Susannah Adair Staley to Chair of the Broadcasting Standards Authority?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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A contestable process was run which included public advertisement for expressions of interest in the position. I considered all candidates before progressing my recommendation to the Governor-General through Cabinet processes and formally…

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Question 5542 (2026)

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    How, if at all, was the role of Chair of the Board of the Accident Compensation Corporation advertised?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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The role of Chair was advertised through LinkedIn, Treasury's candidate database, calling for nominations from Ministerial colleagues, and a targeted search.