Dear Ministry for Ethnic Communities,

I noted,

https://www.ethniccommunities.govt.nz/as...

continued to improve ethnic diversity on governance boards: To increase the recognition
of the contributions of New Zealand’s ethnic communities, the Ministry made 117 nominations and 26 endorsements for the appointment of ethnic candidates to 72 public sector board and committee roles. In addition, the Ministry nominated 11 candidates for a New Zealand Royal Honour. As a result, the 2021 Stocktake of Gender, Māori, Pacific and Ethnic Diversity on public sector boards and committees show that Asian representation has increased to 4.9 percent (from 4.0 percent in 2020) and Middle Eastern, Latin American and African (MELAA) representation has increased to 0.9 percent (from 0.8 percent in 2020).

“ the Ministry made 117 nominations and 26 endorsements for the appointment of ethnic candidates to 72 public sector board and committee roles.” Can you please provide the name of 72 public sector board and committee roles, also can you please explain what do you means by nominations and endorsements.

“the Ministry nominated 11 candidates for a New Zealand Royal Honour.” Can you please provide how do you select the candidate for Royal Honours? What is the process behind the selection. Do you have a nomination panel? Please provide any internal policy, memo regarding this matter.

Yours faithfully,

john luke