19 December 2023
John Luke
[FYI request #24915 email]
Ref: OIA-2023/24-0319
Tēnā koe John Luke
Official Information Act request relating to appointment of the new Ministry.
Thank you for your Official Information Act 1982 (the Act) request received on 28 November
2023. You requested:
https://gg.govt.nz/governor-general/blog/2023/11/appointment-new-ministry
“May I kindly ask to view the copy of minister's appointment letter or warrants as
referred in the news. If possible, I would like to request the copy of the appointment
letter for PM, deputy PM and any one of the minister, just want to see if they are
different wordings to each other.”
Information being released:
From the reference provided in your request relating to the Governor-General’s website story
I have interpreted this to be a request for three appointment warrants.
I am providing you with copies of the following:
• Rt Hon Christopher Luxon’s warrant of appointment as Prime Minister.
• Rt Hon Winston Peters’ warrant of appointment as Deputy Prime Minister.
• Hon Nicola Wil is’ warrant of appointment as Minister of Finance.
This response wil be published on the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet’s
website during our regular publication cycle. Typically, information is released monthly, or as
otherwise determined. Your personal information including name and contact details wil be
removed for publication.
Nāku noa, nā,
Rachel Hayward
Secretary of Cabinet/Clerk of the Executive Council
4835522
Executive Wing, Parliament Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand 6011
64 4 817 9698 www.dpmc.govt.nz
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