From:
Jonathan Young s9(2)(a)
Sent:
Thursday, 4 July 2024 2:34 pm
To:
Meenakshi Bahl
Subject:
Re: Board Appointments for the Outdoor Access Commission: Documents required
Attachments withheld pursuant to section 9(2)(a) of the OIA
Yes, that's fine. Many thanks.
Jonathan
On Thu, Jul 4, 2024 at 2:29 PM Meenakshi Bahl <[email address]> wrote:
Thanks Jonathan, I’ve updated the below sections. Can I please request to provide/confirm the years
1982
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Current or most recent
Employment*
Head of Industry and Government engagement for Ara Ake
(National future energy development centre) (2021-2024)
(specify position and employer,
include years)
Qualifications and experience
Post Graduate Certificate in Public Policy (2020)
Information
Teaching Certificate (Department of Education, 1978)
(include significant work
Diploma of Education (Palmerston North Teachers
history and community
College, 1977)
involvement)
Official
Employment
the
Primary School Teacher (3 Yrs.)
Financial Administrator - AGNZ (9 Yrs.)
Senior Pastor of a Multi-Cultural Church (20 Yrs.)
Member of Parliament – New Plymouth (12 Yrs.)
Head of Policy, Research and Insights, Ara Ake
under (National future energy development centre) (2 Yrs.)
Head of Industry and Government Engagement, Ara
Ake (National future energy development centre) (1 Yr)
Significant community engagement and involvement
throughout employment history
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Ngā mihi,
Meenakshi Bahl
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From: Jonathan Young s9(2)(a)
Sent: Thursday, July 4, 2024 2:22 PM
To: Meenakshi Bahl <[email address]>
Subject: Re: Board Appointments for the Outdoor Access Commission: Documents required
Kia ora Meenakshi
Many thanks for the copy of the CV.
Just a minor correction - below are the more accurate descriptions of my roles at Ara Ake.
Head of Policy, Research and Insights, Ara Ake (National future energy development centre) - 2 years
Head of Industry and Government Engagement, Ara Ake (National future energy development
centre) - 1 year
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Many thanks
Jonathan
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On Thu, Jul 4, 2024 at 2:09 PM Meenakshi Bahl <[email address]> wrote:
Hi Jonathan,
Please see attached the version of the candidate CV form that will be provided to the Minister along
with the papers for your appointment.
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Meenakshi Bahl
Adviser Governance
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From: Jonathan Young s9(2)(a)
Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 3:55 PM
To: Meenakshi Bahl <[email address]>
Subject: Re: Board Appointments for the Outdoor Access Commission: Documents required
Kia ora Meenakshi
Yes, the changes look fine to me. Many thanks.
Jonathan
On Wed, Jun 26, 2024 at 1:42 PM Meenakshi Bahl <[email address]> wrote:
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Kia ora Jonathan
I hope you are keeping well.
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We are working on the papers for your appointment for the Minister. We have slightly updated your
CAB CV form. Can you please confirm if this is okay with you?
Ngā mihi,
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Adviser Governance
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From: Jonathan Young s9(2)(a)
Sent: Friday, May 31, 2024 3:10 PM
To: Meenakshi Bahl <[email address]>
Subject: Re: Board Appointments for the Outdoor Access Commission: Documents required
Many thanks Meenakshi - have a great long weekend too. :)
Regards
Jonathan
On Fri, May 31, 2024 at 3:03 PM Meenakshi Bahl <[email address]> wrote:
Kia ora Jonathan,
Thanks for providing the documents. I’ll get the background checks underway.
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Happy Friday and hope you have an amazing long weekend
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Meenakshi Bahl
Adviser Governance
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From: Jonathan Young s9(2)(a)
Sent: Friday, May 31, 2024 1:57 PM
To: Meenakshi Bahl <[email address]>
Subject: Re: Board Appointments for the Outdoor Access Commission: Documents required
Kia ora Meenakshi
I confirm I am interested in becoming a board member of Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa, the
Outdoor Access Commission.
Please find the requested documents and information.
1. My CV
2. A paragraph to introduce myself and key achievements (see below in this email).
3. The Candidate CV Form
4. Filled in and signed background check form.
5. Copy of my drivers licence as proof of ID.
under the Official Information Act 1982
A paragraph introducing Jonathan Young
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I am a strong community oriented person, with my entire working life contributing to valued
outcomes. I bring a strong work ethic and a creative positivity to what I do, using the various
leadership platforms I've held to establish initiatives that are enablers of other's success in their
life and vocation. I established Taranaki Futures and the Accelerator programme which has been
recognised as springboarding senior secondary students into their tertiary education or their
working careers. This organisation and programme is still in existence a decade after I initiated
them. I initiated this work as the MP for New Plymouth and recruited both the employer and
educator leaders in New Plymouth to participate. Hundreds of secondary students have been
helped. I have more recently established a monthly forum for people in the energy sector in
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Taranaki, which is aimed at informing people of trends and opportunities in a region where the
transition will be most keenly felt. This forum attracts 50-60 people each month. These are
examples of "enabler" type initiatives I have created, which are about putting other people first,
an important principle in life and service. Though this may not directly correlate to the work of the
Commission, it demonstrates a community focus to my work, which is at the heart of the
Commission's work.
Best regards
Jonathan Young.
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On Tue, May 28, 2024 at 2:37 PM Meenakshi Bahl <[email address]> wrote:
Kia ora Jonathan,
Thanks for providing your email address and it was great chatting with you yesterday.
I am writing this email to you re the Herenga ā Nuku Aotearoa, the Outdoor Access
Commission (the Commission) Board appointments.
Request you to confirm if you are still wanting to be appointed as a member of the
Commission’s Board.
under the Official Information Act 1982
Subsequent to your willingness to be appointed as a Board member and to go ahead with the
process, we need the following documents from you.
1. Your CV
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2. A paragraph that we can use to introduce you and your key achievements.
3. Filled Candidate CV Form (attached). This is a requirement from the Department of
Prime Minister and Cabinet and will be provided with the Cabinet papers for APH
approval.
4. Filled and signed background check form (attached) to allow us to undertake the
Criminal Conviction history check
5. Proof of identification (required for the Criminal Conviction check).
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Would you please complete these documents and send them to me by COB, Friday 31 May.
If you have any comments or questions, please feel free to contact me.
TIA!
Ngā mihi,
Meenakshi Bahl | Adviser Governance
Strategy, Governance & Performance Directorate | Public Affairs
Ministry for Primary Industries - Manatū Ahu Matua
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Appointment to the New Zealand Walking Access Commission (Notice No. MPI 1861)
Pursuant to Section 8 of the Walking Access Act 2008 and Section 28(1)(a) and 28(4) of the Crown
1982
Entities Act 2004, I give notice of the appointment of
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Jonathan Young
as a member of the New Zealand Walking Access Commission for a three-year term commencing on
19 August 2024 and expiring on 18 August 2027.
Dated at Wellington this ___
16 th day of August 2024.
Information
Official
Hon Todd McClay
Minister of Agriculture
the
under
Certified in order for signature:
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5/8/2024
Appointment to the New Zealand Walking Access Commission (Notice No. MPI 1861)
Pursuant to Section 8 of the Walking Access Act 2008 and Section 28(1)(a) and 28(4) of the Crown
Entities Act 2004, I give notice of the appointment of
Jonathan Young
as a member of the New Zealand Walking Access Commission for a three-year term commencing on
19 August 2024 and expiring on 18 August 2027.
Dated at Wellington this ___th day of August 2024.
Hon Todd McClay
Minister of Agriculture
Certified in order for signature:
Solicitor
Legal Services
under the Official Information Act 1982
5/8/2024
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