24 September 2024
John Luke
[FYI request #28453 email]
Ref: OIA-2024/25-0266
Tēnā koe John Luke
Official Information Act request relating to the Ministerial Advisory Group for retail
crime victims
Thank you for your request made under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), received
on 19 September 2024. You requested:
“I noted, you have recently call for nomination for your retail crime MAG
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/indonz/528354/government-confirms-members-of-
advisory-group-on-retail-crime
https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/members-appointed-retail-crime-mag
May I ask how you called for public nomination and on what platform you have call for
public nominations e.g. govt.jobs website. Also, how many applications you have
received from the public and how many you have received from other nominating
agencies such as TPK or Ministry of women etc for your role. How many you have
shortlisted and how many you have interviewed in this recruitment round. May I also
seek a copy of the ad went out to public and the appointment letter sent to the
appointee, feel free to redact any personal information.”
I believe the information you have requested is more closely connected to the functions of
the Minister of Justice, Hon Paul Goldsmith. Accordingly, I have decided to transfer your
request to the Minister of Justice under section 14(b)(ii) of the Act.
The Minister of Justice has the usual timeframes under the Act from receipt of this transfer to
make a decision on your request.
Nākū noa, nā
Amy Teague
Manager, Ministerial Services
4952729
Executive Wing, Parliament Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand 6011
64 4 817 9700 Facsimile 64 4 472 3181 www.dpmc.govt.nz