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From:
s9(2)(g)(ii)
To:
Cc:
Subject:
RE: IHRA observer application
Date:
Wednesday, 6 April 2022 3:34:15 pm
[UNCLASSIFIED]
Kia ora s9(2)(g)
(ii)
 
Thanks so much for your work on this. I have had a crack at answering some of the questions
below in green.
 
Cheers
s9(2)(g)(ii)
 
From: s9(2)(g)(ii)
 
Sent: Wednesday, 6 April 2022 3:08 PM
To: s9(2)(g)(ii)
Cc: s9(2)(g)(ii)
Subject: IHRA observer application
 
[UNCLASSIFIED]
Kia ora s9(2)(g)(ii)
Providing you with a bit more info regarding our application to become an observer on the IHRA.
 Out of scope
 
The application form includes seven questions. I copy them all below but welcome your thoughts
on question 2 especially.
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2. Observer Countries are asked to put together a delegation that participates in the
IHRA Plenary meetings. The delegations must be headed by a senior governmental
representative, e.g. with the rank of ambassador. The Head of Delegation may appoint
a deputy. In addition, IHRA maintains three standing Working Groups as well as three
standing Committees. An Observer Country may appoint up to six expert delegates and
should appoint at least three delegates. These expert delegates can attend the
meetings of those groups in an observing capacity. Please provide a list of the

members of your delegation, including their names, ranks, contact information, as well
their home institutions (organizations, universities, museums, etc.). s9(2)(g)(i)
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s9(2)(g)(i)
 
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Look forward to hearing back from you.
s9(2)(g)(ii)
Policy Officer (Human Rights)
United Nations, Human Rights & Commonwealth Division | Tānga Kotahitanga Aorere & Tika Tangata
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade | Manatū Aorere
s9(2)(a), s9(2)(g)(ii)
 
 
 
 

From:
s9(2)(g)(ii)
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Re: International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance application
Date:
Tuesday, 19 April 2022 3:33:59 pm
Kia ora s9(2)(g)
(ii)
Thanks for getting in touch - it’s great to hear from you.  I hope you had a nice Easter
break.
I have collected some responses from our team to the questions raised below (see below in
italics), which I hope will be of some help.  In some cases our answers exceed the word
limit, but I thought the information might be of use to you as you prepare your responses.
We are very happy to follow up with a call if that would help - alternatively feel free to
keep emailing any questions/send me anything you’d like us to take a look at.  
Kind regards,
s9(2)(a), s9(2)(g)(ii)
On 14/04/2022, at 4:34 PM, s9(2)(g)(ii)
 wrote:
[UNCLASSIFIED]
Kia ora s9(2)(g)(ii)
 
I hope this email finds you well. I work in the United Nations, Human Rights and
Commonwealth Division at MFAT and my colleagues s9(2)
s9(2)
(g)(ii)  and (g)(ii)  have suggested
that I reach out to you.
This is in regards to our application to the International Holocaust Remembrance
Alliance (IHRA) – which as you know is yet to be announced.
 
Firstly, thank you very much for offering your assistance. We look forward to
working closely with you on this matter.  
 
The first IHRA plenary for this year takes place 20 – 23 June, where our application
will be discussed and (hopefully) accepted. Our application is due April 28 and I
have been working on bits and pieces on it (including an official letter from our
Minister).
The other part of our application is a questionnaire about the status of Holocaust
education and remembrance in New Zealand. I copy below the seven questions and
note my initial thoughts/proposed approach in red. I’m happy to organise a call
next week to discuss if you’d prefer, otherwise a written response is also
welcomed.

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2. Observer Countries are asked to put together a delegation that participates
in the IHRA Plenary meetings. The delegations must be headed by a senior
governmental representative, e.g. with the rank of ambassador. The Head of
Delegation may appoint a deputy. In addition, IHRA maintains three
standing Working Groups as well as three standing Committees. An
Observer Country may appoint up to six expert delegates and should appoint
at least three delegates. These expert delegates can attend the meetings of
those groups in an observing capacity. Please provide a list of the members
of your delegation, including their names, ranks, contact information, as well
their home institutions (organizations, universities, museums, etc.). We are
working internally to determine New Zealand’s delegation but would
appreciate your views on possible candidates and perhaps their
interest/availability? (Just to note that these positions & any associated travel
are not funded, however I understand that the IHRA Secretariat may be
pushing for hybrid sessions and meetings going forward.)
We have some ideas of possible candidates and I’ll aim to send these through to you late
tomorrow.
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These are just some very initial thoughts and as I mentioned, i’ll have a good go as
drafting some language next week but getting ahead and looping you in now.
 
Thanks again for your willingness to assist.
 
Noho ora mai
s9(2)(g)(ii)
Policy Officer (Human Rights)

United Nations, Human Rights & Commonwealth Division | Tānga Kotahitanga Aorere & Tika Tangata
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade | Manatū Aorere
s9(2)(a), s9(2)(g)(ii)
 
 
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s9(2)(g)(ii)
From:
To:
Subject:
List of possible IHRA delegates
Date:
Saturday, 23 April 2022 2:47:45 pm
Attachments:
About Deborah Hart - brief bio-22-4-22.docx
Paul Moon Summary.docx
Paul Moon CV 2021.pdf
Dame Lesley Max for IIHRA.docx
Dear s9(2)(g)
(ii)
I’m sorry for taking a bit longer than I’d hoped to get these to you.  Below are details of
five potential delegates, all of whom have indicated their interest, and availability to
participate, in IHRA plenary meetings in an observer capacity. 
Each has provided a short background bio - please feel free to ask if you require any
further information.
I hope all is going well with the preparation of the application!  If we can be of further help
in any way please let me know.
Kind regards,
s9(2)(a), s9(2)(g)
(ii)
Deborah Hart
Professor Paul Moon
Dame Lesley Max
 David Zwartz ONZM
David Zwartz ONZM: Born in Wellington, school education in Nelson, university in
Christchurch. Now retired, working life as book, technical, map and music publisher (in
London, Accra, Sydney, Wellington); science editor, general editor and in
communications.
Married 48 years to Helen until her death in 2013, 5 children, 6 grandchildren.
Jewish activities: Editor NZ Jewish Chronicle (1980-86), president of the New Zealand
Jewish Council (1998-2005), Honorary Consul of Israel (2003-08), active supporter of the
Holocaust Centre of NZ since its founding in 2007. 
Community activities: Co-founded alternative school Currambena in Sydney in 1969 (still

going); founding council member Wellington Community Access Radio and broadcaster
there since 1982; active in CALM (Campaign Against Land Mines) (1993-2011) including
as Convenor; Wellington Inter-Faith Council and helped establish National Interfaith
Forums; board member DCM (formerly Downtown Community Ministry, supporting
Wellington homeless and disadvantaged) (2006-21); Wellington City Councillor (2001-
04).
Shoshana Maasland
Shoshana is member of the Executive of the New Zealand Jewish Council, a member of the advisory group of
the Astor Foundation, a human rights NGO, and a board member of the Bernard Goldwater Jewish Education
Trust, which is responsible for Auckland’s only Jewish preschool and the proprietor of Kadimah School (New
Zealand’s only Jewish day school).
Shoshana is a qualified lawyer who has previously practised law in Auckland and London.  s9(2)(a)
 She has been an active
member of, and advocate for, the New Zealand Jewish community most of her life, and is the granddaughter
of European Jews who fled Nazi Germany in 1939 and took refuge in New Zealand. 

About Deborah Hart 
 
Deborah is the current chair of the Holocaust Centre of New Zealand  She sits on the Human 
Rights Review Tribunal and has twice served as a lay member of the High Court.  She has 
held many voluntary community roles both within the Jewish community and more generally 
as well including on the New Zealand Jewish Council, on the editorial board of the New 
Zealand Jewish Chronicle and chair of a School Board of Trustees.. 
 
A solicitor by training, the former executive director at the Arbitrators’ and Mediators’ Institute 
of New Zealand. She was last year appointed by the Government to be the inaugural Chair 
of the Consumer Advocacy Council, which advocates for small electricity consumers.  She is 
also the Director of ASH NZ, and on the board of DocEdge.  She undertook the independent 
review of the Banking Ombudsman Scheme and a review of the NZ Bar Association.  She is a 
former member of the New Zealand Government’s Small Business Advisory Group. 
 
For more information, click HERE 

Paul Moon 
 
 
Paul Moon ONZM, is Professor of History at Auckland University of Technology, where 
he has taught since 1993. His research focuses primarily on nineteenth-century New 
Zealand, and the philosophies of colonisation. He has a Doctor of Literature, a Doctor of 
Philosophy, a Master of Arts, and a Master of Philosophy, and in 2003, was elected a 
Fellow of the Royal Historical Society at University College, London. He also holds 
several other international fellowships. 
 
Paul has written a number of books, published by some of the world’s largest publishers, 
including Penguin Random House, Routledge, Bloomsbury, and HarperCollins.  He has 
been a finalist in two international history book awards, has worked as a historical advisor 
for a number of television documentaries, both local productions and for the BBC, and has 
appeared in various international media, including the Sydney Morning Herald, the 
Guardian UK, and the New York Times. 
 
In 2018, Paul introduced the first undergraduate paper in New Zealand on the Holocaust – 
a paper produced in consultation with the country’s Jewish community.   It now has around 
200 students a year undertake it. 
 
 

7 pages s9(2)(a)

Dame Lesley Max, DNZM, MBE, MA (Hons) 
Dame Lesley Max is a Jewish New Zealander, born in Auckland.  Her career 
includes secondary school teaching (London)and journalism.  She is the 
author of “Children: Endangered Species?” (Penguin 1990) and of chapters in 
books edited by Michael King, Paul Spoonley and Walter Hirsh, on matters 
relating to racism and to Jewish identity.  She is a social entrepreneur who co-
founded and continues to lead Great Potentials Foundation, providing social 
and educational services, largely to Maori and Pasifika children, young 
people and families, for over 30 years.  She was awarded a Winston Churchill 
Fellowship and has been appointed to director and advisory roles in the 
health, social service and educational spheres.  She served for many years as 
Secretary of the New Zealand Jewish Council; is a member of the Board of 
Management of the Auckland Hebrew Congregation, a Trustee of the Jewish 
Community Security Trust, an advisor to the Astor Foundation and a Trustee of 
Jewish Lives.   

From:
s9(2)(g)(ii)
To:
Cc:
Subject:
RE: IHRA Application
Date:
Wednesday, 27 April 2022 5:43:38 pm
Attachments:
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[IN CONFIDENCE]
Hi s9(2)(g)(ii)
Very good work – no changes from me.  s9(2)(g)(i)
 
Ngā mihi
s9(2)(a), s9(2)(g)(ii)
 
From: s9(2)(g)(ii)
 
Sent: Wednesday, 27 April 2022 4:53 pm
To: s9(2)(g)(ii)
Cc: s9(2)(g)(ii)
Subject: RE: IHRA Application
Importance: High
 
[IN CONFIDENCE]
Malo lavas9(2)(g)(ii)
 
We are due to submit our application tomorrow to the IHRA Secretariat.
I’ve completed the questionnaire (linked here) and seek your approval before we send it across.
Can you please let me know if you have any issues with it by midday tomorrow (28/04)?
 
This will accompany the letter signed by MFA s9(2)(g)(i)
 
Fa’afetai lava
s9(2)(g)(ii)
Policy Officer (Human Rights)
United Nations, Human Rights & Commonwealth Division | Tānga Kotahitanga Aorere & Tika Tangata
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade | Manatū Aorere
s9(2)(a), s9(2)(g)(ii)
Please note that I am currently working remotely. Available on whatsapp or zoom for a call if needed.
 
 

From:
s9(2)(g)(ii)
To:
Cc:
 
 CURR, Jonathan (MEA)
Subject:
RE: IHRA delegates
Date:
Wednesday, 27 April 2022 2:58:16 pm
[IN CONFIDENCE]
Kia ora s9(2)(g)(ii)
 
Many thanks for all of your hard work on this. It looks to be coming together well. We have
discussed the proposed expert delegate names below and are happy with the proposals. Your
approach of running the names past MFA makes sense, thanks.
 
Cheers
s9(2)(g)(ii)
 
From: s9(2)(g)(ii)
 
Sent: Wednesday, 27 April 2022 12:57 PM
To: s9(2)(g)(ii)
Cc:  
Subject: IHRA delegates
Importance: High
 
[IN CONFIDENCE]
Kia ora s9(2)(g)(ii)  cc: s9(2)(g)
 
(ii)
Providing you with an update on this application. We’re almost done with the questionnaire
(compiling and trimming down all the feedback from Jewish Council, MoE, and NZHC) and the
letter is sitting with MFAs office at the moment for signing (a back-up one is also with Chris
Seed in case the Minister doesn’t get to it tomorrow).
 
As you know, one of the requirements is that we designate a delegation of at least four to attend
future IHRA plenaries and working group meetings. This is set out in the Working Rules of the
IHRA: ·       “Observer Countries are asked to put together a delegation that participates in
the IHRA Plenary meetings. The delegations must be headed by a senior
governmental representative, e.g. with the rank of ambassador. The Head of
Delegation may appoint a deputy. In addition, IHRA maintains three standing
Working Groups as well as three standing Committees. An Observer Country
may appoint up to six expert delegates and should appoint at least three
delegates. These expert delegates can attend the meetings of those groups in
an observing capacity. Please provide a list of the members of your delegation,
including their names, ranks, contact information, as well their home
institutions (organizations, universities, museums, etc.).”
 
Our HOM and DHOM in Stockholm will lead the Delegation, but in terms of the expert
delegates (at least three), these need to be examined more closely.
We have identified some simple criteria to guide our selection.
o   Delegates must have a demonstrated history of expertise and action of
relevance to the work of the International Holocaust Remembrance

Alliance; 
o   Delegates must coordinate closely with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade
in the discharge of their duties; the Ministry reserves the right to revoke any
position as a New Zealand delegate at any time; 
o   Delegates must attain separate funding for their travel and associated
expenses should they wish to attend any IHRA meetings in-person.
The New Zealand Jewish Council have already identified suitable candidates for these roles
(note that we have made it clear to the NZ Jewish Council that these positions and any associated
travel costs are not funded.) If we’re all comfortable with these names then we’ll need to
progress it on to DM UNHC & DM MEA for sign off.
Because of the political nature of these positions, we think it also necessary to run any names by
the Minister for her approval before formally submitting it to the IHRA. Therefore, we’ll be
advising the IHRA Secretariat that details of our expert delegates are forthcoming (i.e. after the
28 April deadline) [unsure whether this will be acceptable to them yet…]
 
The proposed delegates from the Jewish Council are:
·        Deborah Hart
·        Professor Paul Moon
·        Dame Lesley Max
·        David Zwartz ONZM
·        Shoshana Maasland
 
As s9(2)(g)(ii)  notes below, all have indicated their interest, and availability to participate, in
IHRA plenary meetings in an observer capacity. See short background bio’s for Shoshana and
David below, and the rest attached.
 
Grateful for your thoughts.
s9(2)(g)(ii)
Policy Officer (Human Rights)
United Nations, Human Rights & Commonwealth Division | Tānga Kotahitanga Aorere & Tika Tangata
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade | Manatū Aorere
s9(2)(a), s9(2)(g)(ii)
Please note that I am currently working remotely. Available on whatsapp or zoom for a call if needed.
 
 
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From: s9(2)(g)(ii)
 
Sent: Thursday, 21 April 2022 2:22 PM
To: s9(2)(g)(ii)
Cc: s9(2)(g)(ii)
Subject: IHRA Application
Importance: High
 
Kia ora s9(2)(g)(ii)
 
As discussed, our application for the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) is
due to the Secretariat in Berlin next Thursday 28 April.  There are four pieces of work underway
ahead of this application: 
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4.       Delegation:  a final requirement is that we designate a delegation of at least four to
attend future IHRA plenaries and working group meetings.  This is set out in the Working
Rules of the IHRA:
·       “Observer Countries are asked to put together a delegation that participates in
the IHRA Plenary meetings. The delegations must be headed by a senior
governmental representative, e.g. with the rank of ambassador. The Head of
Delegation may appoint a deputy. In addition, IHRA maintains three standing
Working Groups as well as three standing Committees. An Observer Country
may appoint up to six expert delegates and should appoint at least three
delegates. These expert delegates can attend the meetings of those groups in
an observing capacity. Please provide a list of the members of your delegation,
including their names, ranks, contact information, as well their home
institutions (organizations, universities, museums, etc.).”
·       We would designate our HOM and DHOM in SKM to lead the Delegation. 
·       In addition, we must designate at least three expert delegates, and have attempted
to identify some simple criteria to guide our selection. I now seek your
consideration/approval of these criteria. Once you’ve approved, I will work with
MEA, the Holocaust Centre of New Zealand and the New Zealand Jewish Council to
identify suitable candidates for these roles.  We will then revert to DM UNHC & DM
MEA for final sign off on New Zealand’s delegates before submitting this names to


the IHRA secretariat.  In formal discussions so far we have made it clear to the NZ
Jewish Council that these positions and any associated travel costs are not funded. 
We propose the following criteria:
·       Delegates must have a demonstrated history of expertise and action of relevance
to the work of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance; 
·       Delegates must coordinate closely with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade in
the discharge of their duties; the Ministry reserves the right to revoke any
position as a New Zealand delegate at any time; 
·       Delegates must attain separate funding for their travel and associated expenses
should they wish to attend any IHRA meetings in-person.
 
Happy to answer any further questions you may have. 
 
Best wishes,
s9(2)(g)(ii)
Policy Officer (Human Rights)
United Nations, Human Rights & Commonwealth Division | Tānga Kotahitanga Aorere & Tika Tangata
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade | Manatū Aorere
s9(2)(a), s9(2)(g)(ii)
 
195 Lambton Quay, Private Bag 18901 
Wellington 6160
New Zealand
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From:
s9(2)(g)(ii)
To:
Cc:
s9(2)(g)(ii)
 HASSAN-SHARP, Angela (UNHC); s9(2)(g)(ii)
Subject:
DS MLG REVIEW: IHRA delegates sub for and letter
Date:
Tuesday, 17 May 2022 12:18:34 pm
Attachments:
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Kia ora s9(2)(g)(ii)
 
We have a submission and letter (linked below) ready to go for review by Deborah.  We are not
under time pressure for this one, so we would be grateful for this to be reviewed when Deborah
next has time.
 
The submission is about the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, it asks the Minister
of Foreign Affairs to appoint expert delegates to be part of the NZ delegation as is required by
observers of the Alliance (which we are applying to be). I have also included a draft letter for
Deborah to review, which will be sent to the delegates that the Minister decides to appoint.
 
MFA sub here
Letter to expert delegates here
 
Thank you for your help.
 
s9(2)(g)(ii)
Policy Officer (Human Rights)
 
United Nations, Human Rights & Commonwealth Division | Tānga Kotahitanga Aorere & Tika
Tangata
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade | Manatū Aorere
s9(2)(a)
195 Lambton Quay, Private Bag 18901, Wellington 5045, New Zealand
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Tūtohu – Recommendations 
 
It is recommended that you: 
1    Note that Aotearoa submitted its application to the International Holocaust        Yes / No 
Remembrance Al iance  (IHRA)  in April 2022,  which  is expected to be 
considered at the Al iance’s next plenary in June 2022; 
2    Note that it is a requirement of New Zealand’s application that we appoint        Yes / No 
a minimum or three, and up to six, expert delegates who are expected to 
meet their own travel and other costs;   
3    Agree to appoint Deborah Hart as an expert delegate in New Zealand’s 
Yes / No 
delegation to the IHRA;  
4    Agree  to appoint  Professor Paul Moon as an expert delegate in 
Yes / No 
New Zealand’s delegation to the IHRA;  
5    Agree  to appoint  Dame Lesley Max as an expert delegate in 
Yes / No 
New Zealand’s delegation to the IHRA;  
6    Agree  to appoint  David Zwartz ONZM  as an expert delegate in 
Yes / No 
New Zealand’s delegation to the IHRA;  
7    Agree  to appoint  Shoshana Maasland  as an expert delegate in 
Yes / No 
New Zealand’s delegation to the IHRA;  
8    Refer  a copy of this submission to the Prime Minister and Associate 
Yes / No 
  M
  inister of Foreign Affairs. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Hon Nanaia Mahuta 
 
Minister of Foreign Affairs / Minita Take Aorere 
 
 
 
Date:             /             /              
 
 
 
TEAM-16-2151 
 
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31 May 2022 
 
Paul Moon 
Auckland University of Technology 
Private Bag 92006 
55 Wellesley Street East 
Auckland 1142 
 
Professor Paul Moon 
 
RE:  New Zealand Delegation to the International Holocaust Remembrance 
Alliance  
 
E te mātanga, tēnā koe.  םולש.  Shalom.   
 
I am pleased to confirm that the Minister of Foreign Affairs has agreed to your 
appointment as a New Zealand expert delegate to the International Holocaust 
Remembrance Alliance (IHRA).   
 
Your skills and experience would make a valuable contribution to the work of the 
International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance.  
 
Your appointment will be for an initial period of one year, with renewal for subsequent 
one-year terms possible by mutual agreement.   
 
Your appointment is conditional on your agreement to the terms of this letter.  To 
confirm, please sign and return the attached form by 1 June 2022.   
 
As you know, New Zealand submitted its application to become an observer of the IHRA 
in April of this year, and our application is expected to be considered at the Alliance’s 
upcoming plenary planned for June 2022 in Stockholm.   
 
For the June plenary, New Zealand’s Delegation to the IHRA will be led by our 
Ambassador to Sweden, Mr. Andrew Jenks, and supported by our Deputy Head of Mission 
in Stockholm, s9(2)(g)(ii)
.  Should New Zealand’s application be accepted in June, 
we understand expert delegates will be invited to participate in subsequent meetings.   
 
Expert delegates will be expected to participate actively in the workings of the Alliance, 
including through its plenary and working group meetings, and through coordination with 
the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade.  New Zealand intends to advocate 
for the provision of ‘hybrid’ facilities for all IHRA meetings to enable remote participation.  
However, we understand the IHRA Presidency determines the format of meetings.  As 
discussed, the Ministry is unable to fund any travel or others costs associated with your 
appointment as expert delegate.   
 
 
 
 

The IHRA’s working rules and annexes are attached, and more information may be found 
at https://www.holocaustremembrance.com.   
 
We look forward to working closely with you in the coming year and contributing towards 
the significant work of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance including the 
promotion of education, remembrance and research about the Holocaust  
 
The Holocaust is one of the greatest tragedies of modern history, which fundamentally 
challenged the foundations of global civilisation. It should never be forgotten in order to 
ensure that future generations will not bear witness to such horrors again.  
 
For any questions, your first points of call in my Division will be:   
•  s9(2)(g)(ii)
, Lead Adviser (Human Rights), s9(2)(g)(ii)
; and 
•  s9(2)(g)(ii)
, Policy Officer (Human Rights), s9(2)(g)(ii)
.   
 
I roto i te maungārongo. 
s9(2)(a)
Angela Hassan-Sharp 
Divisional Manager 
United Nations, Human Rights & Commonwealth Division 
For Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 









 
31 May 2022 
 
Deborah Hart 
Holocaust Centre of New Zealand 
80 Webb St  
Te Aro 
Wellington 6011 
 
Deborah Hart 
 
RE:  New Zealand Delegation to the International Holocaust Remembrance 
Alliance  
 
E te mātanga, tēnā koe.  םולש.  Shalom.   
 
I am pleased to confirm that the Minister of Foreign Affairs has agreed to your 
appointment as a New Zealand expert delegate to the International Holocaust 
Remembrance Alliance (IHRA).   
 
Your skills and experience would make a valuable contribution to the work of the 
International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance.  
 
Your appointment will be for an initial period of one year, with renewal for subsequent 
one-year terms possible by mutual agreement.   
 
Your appointment is conditional on your agreement to the terms of this letter.  To 
confirm, please sign and return the attached form by 1 June 2022.   
 
As you know, New Zealand submitted its application to become an observer of the IHRA 
in April of this year, and our application is expected to be considered at the Alliance’s 
upcoming plenary planned for June 2022 in Stockholm.   
 
For the June plenary, New Zealand’s Delegation to the IHRA will be led by our 
Ambassador to Sweden, Mr. Andrew Jenks, and supported by our Deputy Head of Mission 
in Stockholm, s9(2)(g)(ii)
.  Should New Zealand’s application be accepted in June, 
we understand expert delegates will be invited to participate in subsequent meetings.   
 
Expert delegates will be expected to participate actively in the workings of the Alliance, 
including through its plenary and working group meetings, and through coordination with 
the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade.  New Zealand intends to advocate 
for the provision of ‘hybrid’ facilities for all IHRA meetings to enable remote participation.  
However, we understand the IHRA Presidency determines the format of meetings.  As 
discussed, the Ministry is unable to fund any travel or others costs associated with your 
appointment as expert delegate.   
 
 
 
 



Conditions Applying to Participants in New Zealand Delegations to International 
Meetings 

Participation on official New Zealand delegations will be subject to the following 
conditions: 
•  The participant will at all times be under the authority of the leader of the 
delegation or, in their absence, that of the deputy leader, and will comply with 
their instructions or with any instructions received from New Zealand authorities. 
•  As a participant in an official delegation the participant will act consistently with 
the government’s interests as identified in the brief or by the delegation leader.  If 
agreed in advance, they will also assist in compilation of the delegation report. 
•  The confidentiality of information received through participation in the official 
delegation is to be maintained.  This information includes government documents, 
restricted conference documents, delegation discussions and such international 
negotiations as are conducted in camera. 
•  This confidentiality shall particularly apply to any communications with the press. 
•  The participant may brief sponsoring organisations on developments and results in 
the negotiation but only on the basis that any information of a sensitive nature 
provided to sponsoring organisations will not be -disclosed publicly by them. 
•  Any articles written by the participant about the negotiations are subject to the 
clearance of the leader of the delegation or the appropriate government 
authorities. 
•  It is understood that inclusion in the delegation does not imply any obligation on 
behalf of the New Zealand government to meet costs of non-governmental 
participants. 
I agree to abide by the above conditions in respect of my appointment as an expert 
delegate on the New Zealand delegation to the International Holocaust Remembrance 
Alliance. 
 
s9(2)(a)
Signature:  
Name: Deborah Hart 
Date: 31 May 2022