OC250355
8 May 2025
John Luke
[FYI request #30733 email]
Dear Mr Luke
Thank you for your email of 16 April 2025, where you request the following under the Official
Information Act 1982 (the Act):
May I ask how you called for public nomination and on what platform you have call for public
nominations e.g. govt.jobs website. A copy of your ad as well. 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. Also, can I request to view the appointment letter if
there is one sent to the appointee. I am happy for you to remove all the personal information.
Also, I would like to request the term of reference of Maritime New Zealand Authority and job
description for it's member. The pay rate for it's member as well.
The answers to your questions are outlined in the below table.
Question /
Response
Request for
Information
The process for
On behalf of the Associate Minister of Transport, the Ministry issued a call
public nominations for nominations through the following actions:
• Public advertisement through the Treasury Board Appointments
database and the Ministry of Transport’s LinkedIn page
• A request for nominations from the Ministry for Women, Te Puni Kokiri,
Ministry for Ethnic Communities, Ministry for Pacific Peoples and
Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People.
The Associate Minister also sought nomination from his caucus
colleagues, New Zealand First and the Act Party.
A copy of your ad
Please find a copy attached with my letter as Item One. This information is
released in full.
transport.govt.nz | hei-arataki.nz
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Question /
Response
Request for
Information
How many
The Ministry received 61 self nominations from the public. One of those
applications were
nominations was endorsed by the Ministry for Ethnic Communities.
received by the
public, and form
nominating
agencies
How many were
A total of 15 candidates were shortlisted for the Associate Minister.
shortlisted
How many were
Seven candidates were interviewed.
interviewed
A copy of the
Please find this information attached as Item Two. Certain information ha
appointment letter been withheld under section 9(2)(a) of the Act:
[to] protect the privacy of
natural persons.
The Terms of
The enabling legislation for Maritime New Zealand is the Maritime
Reference for
Transport Act 1994, which you can find here:
Maritime New
https:/ www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1994/0104/latest/whole.html.
Zealand
Maritime New Zealand does not operate under a Terms of Reference.
Remuneration
The Chair’s remuneration is $42,900 per annum, Deputy Chair is $26,812
per annum, and member remuneration is $21,450 per annum. Actual and
reasonable expenses are also covered.
With regard to the information that has been withheld under section 9 of the Act, I am satisfied that
the reasons for withholding the information at this time are not outweighed by public interest
considerations that would make it desirable to make the information available.
This completes your request for information. Please note, you have the right to seek an
investigation and review of this response by the Ombudsman, in accordance with section 28(3) of
the Act. The relevant details can be found on the Ombudsman’s website
www.ombudsman.parliament.nz
The Ministry publishes our Of icial Information Act responses. The information contained in our
reply to you may be published on the Ministry’s website. Before publishing we wil remove any
personal or identifiable information.
Yours sincerely
Liz Anderson
Manager, Crown Entity Monitoring
transport.govt.nz | hei-arataki.nz
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POSITION DESCRIPTION – MEMBERS, MARITIME NEW ZEALAND
On behalf of the Minister of Transport, the Ministry of Transport is searching for candidates to
be considered for appointment to the Board of Maritime New Zealand (Maritime NZ). We would
also welcome applications from candidates who may be ready to progress into the Chair role in
future. Maritime NZ is a Crown entity established in 1993, governed by a five-to-seven-member
Board (the Authority) appointed by the Minister of Transport under the Maritime Transport Act
1994 (the Act).
Maritime NZ (www.maritimenz.govt.nz) is the national regulatory, compliance and response
agency for the safety, security, and environmental protection of coastal and inland waterways.
The work of Maritime NZ is vital to ensure that New Zealand’s commercial and recreational
vessels operate safely and securely, and the impact on the marine environment is managed
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effectively. Its responsibilities extend over a vast geographical area and across a large and
diverse range of maritime, environmental, and search and rescue activities. Maritime NZ also
represents New Zealand at the International Maritime Organization.
Maritime NZ helps to develop and maintain the national safety, security, and environmental
protection maritime regulations. It supports and requires operator compliance with those
regulations by licensing and certifying seafarers and commercial operations; educating the
maritime community; auditing operators and service providers; investigating incidents to try to
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stop them happening again, ensuring the health and safety on ports, and enforcing the
regulations to hold people to account for their actions. As a type of Crown entity called a Crown
agent, Maritime NZ must give effect to Government policy which relates to its functions and
objectives, if directed by the Minister of Transport.
However, the Director of Maritime NZ (who is also the Chief Executive) has certain independent
statutory powers under the Act.
Competencies
The Authority requires a ful range of competencies across all members to be effective. To be
considered, candidates must be either experienced directors, or experienced executives from
within the maritime sector, and have competencies that complement those of existing Board
members. This could include candidates who are ready to take on a role as Chair in the future.
Under section 429(A) of the Act, the Minister may only appoint “persons who [he/she] considers
will represent the public interest in maritime matters.” Section 29(b) of the Crown Entities Act
2004(2) states that “in appointing or recommending an appointment, [the responsible Minister]
must take into account the desirability of promoting diversity in the membership of Crown
entities.”
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In addition, section 30(2) of the Crown Entities Act 2004 sets out the criteria for disqualification
from membership of a Crown entity Board. Authority members are also unable to serve on the
Board of the Transport Accident Investigation Commission while holding office.
The Minister of Transport expects the Board collectively to possess the following competencies.
Candidates will be expected to demonstrate experience or understanding in one or more of
these competencies:
Specific competencies
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Governance and leadership – deep experience in governance, preferably in both the
public and private sectors; asks the right questions of management; distinguishes
governance from management; understands and performs governance functions and can
effectively engage with stakeholders, management, and employees.
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Accounting (audit, risk and assurance) – qualified accountant with proven audit, risk and
assurance experience, including having chaired an audit committee. Must have experience
overseeing or delivering risk management and assurance functions within large
organisations.
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Finance – deep understanding of funding and finance mechanisms. In addition, must be
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able to demonstrate an awareness of how organisations should perform effectively and
prudently within a given funding envelope.
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Commercial knowledge – experience within a commercial environment, with experience of
and ability to challenge the status quo, promote operational efficiencies, and provide
professional services and guidance to industry.
•
Applied regulatory experience – particularly within a complex regulatory environment
and/or the maritime sector. Alternatively, could be someone with knowledge and/or
experience of working in a regulated sector and how regulation impacts on that sector.
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Maritime sector knowledge –the ability to represent the public interest in maritime matters
(including domestic and commercial operations as well as the fishing industry). Seafarer
experience and/or experience in the shipping, stevedoring or recreational industries would
be highly desirable, as would an understanding of international supply chains.
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Climate change expertise – either experience in overseeing or developing business or
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sector programmes to reduce carbon emissions; or an understanding of how current or
proposed emissions reduction policies, including the emissions reduction plan and market-
based CO
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2 reduction measures, wil affect the shipping industry. A working knowledge of
the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) Annex VI
will be advantageous.
In addition, all board members should possess and contribute towards the following collective
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skills:
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Strategy and culture – ability to contribute to and drive strategy formulation, direction,
implementation and communication and ensure development of organisational culture
based on the vision and strategy.
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Stakeholder engagement and col aborative leadership – strong experience in networking
and managing a m
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to work as part of a team to drive alignment, share intelligence, and deliver results in a
complex environment.
• An
understanding of and respect
for the impact Te Tiriti o Waitangi has in delivery of
government services and knowledge of how
Te Ao Māori and Tikanga Māori might be
incorporated in the Authority’s work.
•
Judgement and critical thinking – demonstrated experience of exercising judgement and
critical thinking, preferably within a regulatory environment.
•
Work collegially and constructively – an active listener, an open thinker, and be able to
draw from their own personal experiences to contribute towards discussions and work
collegially and constructively with fellow Board members, the executive and stakeholders.
The Public Service Commission has released a maturity matrix which summarises the
personal qualities and attributes of high performing public sector board members.
• Conflicts of Interest - No or manageable conflicts of interest.
Background to the Authority’s functions
The Authority has the following responsibilities:
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• Setting the strategic direction of Maritime NZ and overseeing the delivery of the entity’s
regulatory functions and objectives.
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• Ensuring appropriate vision and values for the entity.
• Ensuring that the culture of the organisation is such as to positively support the achievement
of required outcomes.
• Ensuring the organisational structure, capability and capacity can deliver on the direction,
objectives, and functions of the entity.
• Determining organisational policies and business strategies.
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• Reviewing and evaluating strategic opportunities, threats, risks, and mitigations, and taking
appropriate action.
• Employing and supporting the Chief Executive to enable the success of the organisation
and holding the entity’s executive to account for its performance.
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• Assessing the entity risk appetite and ensuring there is a robust risk management and
assurance programme.
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The Authority also supports the Minister by influencing and contributing to the transport sector.
Authority members are appointed for a term of up to three years. Meetings are between
February and December and have an alternating schedule of in-person and online meetings.
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The in-person meetings usually last for one and a half days. Authority members are expected to
commit approximately 25 days a year and the Chair approximately 50 days a year.
Authority fees are set according to criteria in the Cabinet Fees Framework. Maritime NZ is
classified as a Group 3a Level 3 General Governance Board, and accordingly members are
entitled to an annual fee of $21,450. Chairs are entitled to an annual fee of $42,900.
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Maritime NZ as a Crown Entity
The Crown Entities Act 2004 provides a framework for Crown entity governance and
accountability, including responsibilities of Board members, disclosure of interests, and the roles
of Ministers. It is available at http://www.legislation.govt.nz.
Board members are subject to the collective and individual duties of members set out in
sections 58 and 59 of the Crown Entities Act. The collective duties of Board members are to
ensure the Board’s functions are performed ef iciently, effectively, and consistently in the spirit
of the public service, and in a financially responsible manner. The individual duties of Board
members are:
• to act with honesty and integrity to act in good faith and not at the expense of the entity’s
interests
• to act with reasonable care, due diligence, and skil
• not to disclose or make use of information that would otherwise not be available to them.
Further information on how the relationships between Crown entities, Ministers, and
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departments work in practice can be found on the Public Service Commission’s website
(https:/ www.publicservice.govt.nz/resources/it-takes-three-operating-expectations- framework/)
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Appointment Process
The process for appointing to a Crown entity Board can take up to three months after the
closure of applications. For this appointment round to the Authority, it consists of the following
stages:
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Nominations: the Ministry will seek nominations on the Minister’s behalf.
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Shortlisting of applications/nominations: the Ministry will liaise with the Chair and advise
the Minister on the applications received, who then selects candidates for interviews.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose interests and certify that they are not
disqualified from being a member.
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Interviews: a panel will be convened to interview candidates in person or online.
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Due diligence: the Ministry wil undertake due diligence (covering public profile, credit,
qualification, criminal, and reference checks) to assess the recommended candidates’
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suitability for appointment. The Ministry may request that the New Zealand Security
Intelligence Service conducts national security screening of the candidate as part of the
appointment process.
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Recommendation to the Mini
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ster: the Ministry will brief the Minister on the outcome of the
interviews and recommended candidate(s).
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Consultation: once the Minister has selected the candidate(s) who they consider best
meets the needs of the Board, they will consult colleagues and other coalition parties as
appropriate.
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Cabinet process: if there are no issues following due diligence and consultation, the
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Minister will raise an appointment proposal for discussion by the Cabinet Appointments and
Honours (APH) Commit ee and Cabinet.
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Appointment by the Minister: depending on the outcome of Cabinet and Cabinet
Commit ee discussions.
Expressions of Interest
To apply for the role, please apply through the Treasury database at
http:/ www.boardappointments.co.nz, and include a copy of your full Curriculum Vitae by
9.00am on 2 September 2024.
If you require further information, please email [email address].
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Dame Jo Brosnahan
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Dear Dame Jo
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Reappointment as a member and Chair of the Maritime New Zealand Authority
On behalf of the Minister of Transport, I am pleased to advise that you have been reappointed as
member and Chair of the Maritime New Zealand Authority (the Authority) for a term commencing
on the date of reappointment and ending on 30 June 2026. Please confirm your acceptance of this
reappointment in writing as soon as possible.
Your reappointment reflects the valuable skil s, knowledge and experience you have brought to the
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position. I thank you for your leadership of the Authority, and for your wil ingness to continue in the
role. I look forward to working with you over the coming term to continue to keep New Zealand’s
maritime sector safe.
Legal requirements
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Your reappointment is made under sections 28(1)(a), 78 and Schedule 5 Clause 1 of the Crown
Entities Act 2004. A copy of the notice reappointing you, which will appear in the
New Zealand
Gazette, is attached for your information.
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The main legislation relevant to your role is the Maritime Transport Act 1994 and the Crown Entities
Act 2004, and I encourage you to familiarise yourself with this legislation.
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Code of Conduct
As a member of a Crown entity board, you are expected to comply with the Code of Conduct for
Crown Entity Board Members, issued by the Public Service Commissioner under section 17(3) of the
Public Service Act 2020.
The Code of Conduct outlines the principles and behaviours expected from individuals to ensure our
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entities retain the trust and confidence of New Zealanders. These principles include acting in the
spirit of service; acting with honesty and integrity; as well as acting impartially, lawfully and in a
politically neutral manner.
I expect you to have read the Code of Conduct, and to comply with it in the course of your duties. A
copy of the Code of Conduct is provided with this letter.
Conflicts of Interest
Your reappointment is made on the basis that you have certified that you are not disqualified from
being reappointed and that you do not have any unmanageable conflicts of interest. I note that the
following disclosures were made in respect of your reappointment:
• Chair, Harrison Grierson,
• Chair, Heritage New Zealand,
• Chair, Ambassador & Founder, Leadership New Zealand,
• Advisory Board Member, Centre for Brain Research,
• Member, Auckland Branch Committee, Institute of Directors,
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• Programme development and facilitation, Institute of Directors,
• Principal, Leaders for the Future,
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s 9(2)(a)
Directors are required by law not to place themselves in a position of a conflict of interest other than
to the extent al owed under the Companies Act 1993 and the Crown Entities Act 2004. I expect you
to follow the Authority’s standard processes of declaring and managing any conflicts of interest that
may arise during your tenure.
The Government expects a no surprises approach is taken. Should you find yourself in a position
where you have, or are likely to be subject to, negative media scrutiny, legal proceedings or any
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other event that may reflect negatively on yourself, the Authority, or myself, I expect you to inform
the Ministry of Transport and I immediately.
Continuation
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As per section 32(2) of the Crown Entities Act 2004, you may be reappointed to the Authority.
Section 32(3) of the Crown Entities Act 2004 enables you to continue in office despite the expiry of
your term until you are either reappointed, or a successor is appointed to your position, or you are
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informed by written notice that you wil not be reappointed, and no successor wil be appointed.
Resignation
As per section 44 of the Crown Entit
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end of term, you would need to provide written notice to me, as the delegated responsible Minister,
with a copy to the Authority. The resignation would be effective on my receipt of the notice, or at
any later time specified in the notice.
Removal
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As per section 36 of the Crown Entities Act 2004, as the delegated responsible Minister I may, at any
time and entirely at my discretion, remove you as a member of the Authority. The removal would be
made by written notice to you, with a copy to the Authority.
Col ective and individual responsibility
As per section 26 of the Crown Entities Act 2004, you must comply with the Authority’s col ective
duties (described in sections 49 to 52 of the Act), your individual duties as a member (sections 53 to
57) and any directions applicable to the Authority under section 103. You are accountable to me as
the delegated responsible Minister for performing your duties as a member of the Authority.
Remuneration
As the Chair of the Authority, you will receive an annual fee of $42,900. You are also entitled to be
reimbursed for any expenses incurred from attending meetings or undertaking any other agreed
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Your contact at the Ministry of Transport is Liz Anderson, Manager, Crown Entity Monitoring. Her
phone number is s 9(2)(a)
, and her email address is
[email address].
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I wish you well in your further term.
Yours sincerely
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Hon James Meager
Associate Minister of Transport
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Enclosed:
New Zealand Gazette notice
Code of Conduct
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Copy to:
Hon Chris Bishop, Minister of Transport
Kirstie Hewlett, Chief Executive, Maritime New Zealand
Ruth Fairhall, Acting Chief Executive, Ministry of Transport
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Kevin Short
s 9(2)(a)
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Dear Kevin
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Appointment as a member and Deputy Chair of the Maritime New Zealand Authority
On behalf of the Minister of Transport, I am pleased to advise that you have been appointed as a
member and Deputy Chair of the Maritime New Zealand Authority (the Authority) for a term
commencing on the date of appointment and ending on 28 February 2028. Please confirm your
acceptance of this appointment in writing as soon as possible.
I thank you for your interest in the role and your willingness to serve. Being a member and Deputy
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Chair of a Crown entity is a significant role and provides an opportunity for you to make a major
contribution to New Zealand. The skills and experience you bring to the position will be a
considerable asset to the Authority.
Legal requirements
OFFICIAL
Your appointment is made under section 429A of the Maritime Transport Act 1994 and section
28(1)(a), 78 and Schedule 5, Clause 1 of the
THE Crown Entities Act 2004. A copy of the notice appointing
you, which wil appear in the
New Zealand Gazette, is attached for your information.
The main legislation relevant to your role is the Maritime Transport Act 1994 and the Crown Entities
Act 2004, and I encourage you to familiarise yourself with this legislation.
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Code of Conduct
As a member of a Crown entity board, you are expected to comply with the
Code of Conduct for
Crown Entity Board Members, issued by the Public Service Commissioner under section 17(3) of the
Public Service Act 2020.
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The Code of Conduct outlines the principles and behaviours expected from individuals to ensure our
entities retain the trust and confidence of New Zealanders. These principles include acting in the
spirit of service; acting with honesty and integrity; as well as acting impartially, lawfully and in a
politically neutral manner.
I expect you to have read the Code of Conduct, and to comply with it in the course of your duties. A
copy of the Code of Conduct is provided with this letter.
Conflicts of Interest
Your appointment is made on the basis that you have certified that you are not disqualified from
being appointed and have no unmanageable conflicts of interest.
I note that you have disclosed your roles as Managing Director of Strategic and Business
Development in NZ for Lockheed Martin, and Chair of the Royal New Zealand Air Force
Museum Trust Board. You are also a director at the American Chamber of Commerce New Zealand.
Directors are required by law not to place themselves in a position of a conflict of interest other than
to the extent al owed under the Companies Act 1993 and the Crown Entities Act 2004. I expect you
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to liaise with the Chair and follow the Authority’s standard processes for declaring and managing any
actual conflicts of interest should they arise.
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The Government expects a no surprises approach is taken. Should you find yourself in a position
where you have, or are likely to be subject to, negative media scrutiny, legal proceedings or any
other event that may reflect negatively on yourself, the Authority, or myself, I expect you to inform
the Ministry of Transport and I immediately.
Continuation
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As per section 32(2) of the Crown Entities Act 2004, you may be reappointed to the Authority.
Section 32(3) of the Crown Entities Act 2004 enables you to continue in office despite the expiry of
your term until you are either reappointed, or a successor is appointed to your position, or you are
informed by written notice that you wil not be reappointed, and no successor wil be appointed.
Resignation
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As per section 44 of the Crown Entities Act 2004, should you wish to resign from office prior to your
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end of term, you would need to provide written notice to me, as the delegated responsible Minister,
with a copy to the Authority. The resignation would be effective on my receipt of the notice, or at
any later time specified in the notice.
Removal
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As per section 36 of the Crown Entities Act 2004, as the delegated responsible Minister I may, at any
time and entirely at my discretion, remove you as a member and Deputy Chair of the Authority. The
removal would be made by written notice to you, with a copy to the Authority.
Col ective and individual responsibility
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As per section 26 of the Crown Entities Act 2004, you must comply with the Authority’s col ective
duties (described in sections 49 to 52 of the Act), your individual duties as a member (sections 53 to
57) and any directions applicable to the Authority under section 103. You are accountable to me as
the delegated responsible Minister for performing your duties as a member and Deputy Chair of the
Authority.
Remuneration
As a member and Deputy Chair of the Authority, you will receive an annual fee of $26,812. You are
also entitled to be reimbursed for any expenses incurred from attending meetings or undertaking
any other agreed work. The Authority’s secretariat wil be able to assist you with claims and any
taxation matters.
Your contact at the Ministry of Transport is Liz Anderson, Manager, Crown Entity Monitoring. Her
phone number is s 9(2)(a)
, and her email address is
[email address]
I look forward to working with you throughout your term to keep New Zealand’s maritime transport
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sector safe.
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Yours sincerely,
Hon James Meager
Associate Minister of Transport
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Enclosed:
New Zealand Gazette notice
Code of Conduct
Copy to:
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Hon Chris Bishop, Minister of Transport
Dame Jo Brosnahan, Chair, Maritime New Zealand Authority
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Kirstie Hewlett, Chief Executive and Director, Maritime New Zealand
Ruth Fairhall, Acting Chief Executive, Ministry of Transport
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Danny Tuato’o
s 9(2)(a)
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Dear Danny,
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Reappointment as a member of the Maritime New Zealand Authority
On behalf of the Minister of Transport, I am pleased to advise that you have been reappointed as a
member of the Maritime New Zealand Authority (the Authority) for a term commencing on the date
of reappointment and ending on 30 June 2027. Please confirm your acceptance of this
reappointment in writing as soon as possible.
Your reappointment reflects the valuable skil s, knowledge and experience you have brought to date
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to the role. I think you for your willingness to continue and look forward to working with you over
this coming term to continue to keep New Zealand’s maritime sector safe.
Legal requirements
OFFICIAL
Your reappointment is made under section 429A of the Maritime Transport Act 1994 and section
28(1)(a) of the Crown Entities Act 2004. A copy of the notice reappointing you, which wil appear in
the
New Zealand Gazette, is attached for yo
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The main legislation relevant to your role is the Maritime Transport Act 1994 and the Crown Entities
Act 2004, and I encourage you to familiarise yourself with this legislation.
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Code of Conduct
As a member of a Crown entity board, you are expected to comply with the
Code of Conduct for
Crown Entity Board Members, issued by the Public Service Commissioner under section 17(3) of the
Public Service Act 2020.
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The Code of Conduct outlines the principles and behaviours expected from individuals to ensure our
entities retain the trust and confidence of New Zealanders. These principles include acting in the
spirit of service; acting with honesty and integrity; as well as acting impartially, lawfully and in a
politically neutral manner.
I expect you to have read the Code of Conduct, and to comply with it in the course of your duties. A
copy of the Code of Conduct is provided with this letter.
Conflicts of Interest
Your reappointment is made on the basis that you have certified that you are not disqualified from
being reappointed and that you do not have any unmanageable conflicts of interest. I note that the
fol owing disclosures were been made in respect of your reappointment:
• Managing Partner at Marsden Woods Inskip Smith (which acts for Northport, Northland
Regional Council and a number of commercial fishing operators), and
• Director of Airways Corporation of New Zealand Limited, and
• Deputy Chair of Fire and Emergency New Zealand.
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Directors are required by law not to place themselves in a position of a conflict of interest other than
to the extent al owed under the Companies Act 1993 and the Crown Entities Act 2004. I expect you
to liaise with the Chair and follow the Authority’s standard processes of declaring and managing
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conflicts of interest that may arise during your tenure.
The Government expects a no surprises approach is taken. Should you find yourself in a position
where you have, or are likely to be subject to, negative media scrutiny, legal proceedings or any
other event that may reflect negatively on yourself, the Authority, or myself, I expect you to inform
the Ministry of Transport and I immediately.
Continuation
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As per section 32(2) of the Crown Entities Act 2004, you may be reappointed to the Authority.
Section 32(3) of the Crown Entities Act 2004 enables you to continue in office despite the expiry of
your term until you are either reappointed, or a successor is appointed to your position, or you are
informed by written notice that you wil not be reappointed, and no successor wil be appointed.
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Resignation
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As per section 44 of the Crown Entities Act 2004, should you wish to resign from office prior to your
end of term, you would need to provide written notice to me, as the delegated responsible Minister,
with a copy to the Authority. The resignation would be effective on my receipt of the notice, or at
any later time specified in the notic
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Removal
As per section 36 of the Crown Entities Act 2004, as the delegated responsible Minister I may, at any
time and entirely at my discretion, remove you as a member of the Authority. The removal would be
made by written notice to you, with a copy to the Authority.
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Col ective and individual responsibility
As per section 26 of the Crown Entities Act 2004, you must comply with the Authority’s col ective
duties (described in sections 49 to 52 of the Act), your individual duties as a member (sections 53 to
57) and any directions applicable to the Authority under section 103. You are accountable to me as
the delegated responsible Minister for performing your duties as a member of the Authority.
Remuneration
As a member of the Authority, you will receive an annual fee of $21,450. You are also entitled to be
reimbursed for any expenses incurred from attending meetings or undertaking any other agreed
work. The Authority’s secretariat will be able to assist you with claims and any taxation matters.
Your contact at the Ministry of Transport is Liz Anderson, Manager, Crown Entity Monitoring. Her
phone number is s 9(2)(a)
, and her email address is
[email address].
I wish you well in your further term.
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Yours sincerely,
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Hon James Meager
Associate Minister of Transport
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Enclosed:
New Zealand Gazette notice
Code of Conduct
Copy to:
Hon Chris Bishop, Minister of Transport
Dame Jo Brosnahan, Chair, Maritime New Zealand Authority
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Kirstie Hewlett, Chief Executive and Director, Maritime New Zealand
Ruth Fairhall, Acting Chief Executive, Ministry of Transport
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Parke Pittar
s 9(2)(a)
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Dear Parke
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Reappointment as a member of the Maritime New Zealand Authority
On behalf of the Minister of Transport, I am pleased to advise that you have been reappointed as a
member of the Maritime New Zealand Authority (the Authority) for a term commencing on the date
of reappointment and ending on 28 February 2028. Please confirm your acceptance of this
reappointment in writing as soon as possible.
Your reappointment reflects the valuable skills, knowledge and experience you have brought to date
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to the role. I think you for your willingness to continue and look forward to working with you over this
coming term to continue to keep New Zealand’s maritime sector safe.
Legal requirements
OFFICIAL
Your reappointment is made under section 429A of the Maritime Transport Act 1994 and section
28(1)(a) of the Crown Entities Act 2004. A copy of the notice reappointing you, which wil appear in
the
New Zealand Gazette, is attached for yo
THE ur information.
The main legislation relevant to your role is the Maritime Transport Act 1994 and the Crown Entities
Act 2004, and I encourage you to familiarise yourself with this legislation.
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Code of Conduct
As a member of a Crown entity board, you are expected to comply with the
Code of Conduct for
Crown Entity Board Members, issued by the Public Service Commissioner under section 17(3) of the
Public Service Act 2020.
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The Code of Conduct outlines the principles and behaviours expected from individuals to ensure our
entities retain the trust and confidence of New Zealanders. These principles include acting in the
spirit of service; acting with honesty and integrity; as well as acting impartially, lawfully and in a
politically neutral manner.
I expect you to have read the Code of Conduct, and to comply with it in the course of your duties. A
copy of the Code of Conduct is provided with this letter.
Conflicts of Interest
I note you have certified that you are not disqualified from being reappointed and that you have no
unmanageable conflicts of interest. I note you have disclosed no actual, potential or perceived
conflicts of interest as part of your declaration.
Directors are required by law not to place themselves in a position of a conflict of interest other than
to the extent al owed under the Companies Act 1993 and the Crown Entities Act 2004. I expect you
to liaise with the Chair and follow the Board’s standard processes of declaring and managing any
conflicts of interest that may arise during your tenure.
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Continuation
As per section 32(2) of the Crown Entities Act 2004, you may be reappointed to the Authority.
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Section 32(3) of the Crown Entities Act 2004 enables you to continue in office despite the expiry of
your term until you are either reappointed, or a successor is appointed to your position, or you are
informed by written notice that you wil not be reappointed, and no successor wil be appointed.
Resignation
As per section 44 of the Crown Entities Act 2004, should you wish to resign from office prior to your
end of term, you would need to provide written notice to me, as the delegated respons
INFORMATION ible Minister,
with a copy to the Authority. The resignation would be effective on my receipt of the notice, or at
any later time specified in the notice.
Removal
OFFICIAL
As per section 36 of the Crown Entities Act 2004, as the delegated responsible Minister I may, at any
time and entirely at my discretion, remove you as a member of the Authority. The removal would be
made by written notice to you, with a copy t
THE o the Authority.
Col ective and individual responsibility
As per section 26 of the Crown Entities Act 2004, you must comply with the Authority’s col ective
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duties (described in sections 49 to 52 of the Act), your individual duties as a member (sections 53 to
57) and any directions applicable to the Authority under section 103. You are accountable to me as
the delegated responsible Minister for performing your duties as a member of the Authority.
Remuneration
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As a member of the Authority, you will receive an annual fee of $21,450. You are also entitled to be
reimbursed for any expenses incurred from attending meetings or undertaking any other agreed
work. The Authority’s secretariat will be able to assist you with claims and any taxation matters.
Your contact at the Ministry of Transport is Liz Anderson, Manager, Crown Entity Monitoring. Her
phone number is s 9(2)(a)
, and her email address is
[email address].
I wish you well in your further term.
Yours sincerely,
Hon James Meager
Associate Minister of Transport
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Enclosed:
New Zealand Gazette notice
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Code of Conduct
Copy to:
Hon Chris Bishop, Minister of Transport
Dame Jo Brosnahan, Chair, Maritime New Zealand Authority
Kirstie Hewlett, Chief Executive and Director, Maritime New Zealand
Ruth Fairhall, Acting Chief Executive, Ministry of Transport
INFORMATION
OFFICIAL
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[Date]
Vivienne Bul
s 9(2)(a)
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Dear Viv
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Appointment as a member of the Maritime New Zealand Authority
On behalf of the Minister of Transport, I am pleased to advise that you have been appointed as a
member of the Maritime New Zealand Authority (the Authority) for a term commencing on the date
of reappointment and ending on 30 June 2027. Please confirm your acceptance of this appointment
in writing as soon as possible.
I thank you for your interest in the role and your willingness to serve. Being a member of a Crown
INFORMATION
entity is a significant role and provides an opportunity for you to make a major contribution to New
Zealand. The skills and experience you bring to the position are a considerable asset to the
Authority.
Legal requirements
OFFICIAL
Your appointment is made under section 429A of the Maritime Transport Act 1994 and section
28(1)(a) of the Crown Entities Act 2004. A c
THE opy of the notice appointing you, which wil appear in the
New Zealand Gazette, is attached for your information.
The main legislation relevant to your role is the Maritime Transport Act 1994 and the Crown Entities
Act 2004, and I encourage you to familiarise yourself with this legislation.
UNDER
Code of Conduct
As a member of a Crown entity board, you are expected to comply with the
Code of Conduct for
Crown Entity Board Members, issued by the Public Service Commissioner under section 17(3) of the
Public Service Act 2020.
RELEASED
The Code of Conduct outlines the principles and behaviours expected from individuals to ensure our
entities retain the trust and confidence of New Zealanders. These principles include acting in the
spirit of service; acting with honesty and integrity; as well as acting impartially, lawfully and in a
politically neutral manner.
I expect you to have read the Code of Conduct, and to comply with it in the course of your duties. A
copy of the Code of Conduct is provided with this letter.
Conflicts of Interest
Your appointment is made on the basis that you have certified that you are not disqualified from
being appointed and have no unmanageable conflicts of interest. I note that you have declared no
actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest as part of your declaration.
Directors are required by law not to place themselves in a position of a conflict of interest other than
to the extent al owed under the Companies Act 1993 and the Crown Entities Act 2004. I expect you
to liaise with the Chair and follow the Authority’s standard processes for declaring and managing any
actual conflicts of interest should they arise.
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The Government expects a no surprises approach is taken. Should you find yourself in a position
where you have, or are likely to be subject to, negative media scrutiny, legal proceedings or any
other event that may reflect negatively on yourself, the Authority, or myself, I expect you to inf
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the Ministry of Transport and I immediately.
Continuation
As per section 32(2) of the Crown Entities Act 2004, you may be reappointed to the Authority.
Section 32(3) of the Crown Entities Act 2004 enables you to continue in office despite the expiry of
your term until you are either reappointed, or a successor is appointed to your position, or you are
INFORMATION
informed by written notice that you wil not be reappointed, and no successor wil be appointed.
Resignation
As per section 44 of the Crown Entities Act 2004, should you wish to resign from office prior to your
end of term, you would need to provide written notice to me,
OFFICIAL as the delegated responsible Minister,
with a copy to the Authority. The resignation would be effective on my receipt of the notice, or at
any later time specified in the notice.
THE
Removal
As per section 36 of the Crown Entities Act 2004, as the delegated responsible Minister I may, at any
time and entirely at my discretion, re
UNDER move you as a member of the Authority. The removal would be
made by written notice to you, with a copy to the Authority.
Col ective and individual responsibility
As per section 26 of the Crown Entities Act 2004, you must comply with the Authority’s col ective
duties (described in sections 49 to 52 of the Act), your individual duties as a member (sections 53 to
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57) and any directions applicable to the Authority under section 103. You are accountable to me as
the delegated responsible Minister for performing your duties as a member of the Authority.
Remuneration
As a member of the Authority, you will receive an annual fee of $21,450. You are also entitled to be
reimbursed for any expenses incurred from attending meetings or undertaking any other agreed
work. The Authority’s secretariat will be able to assist you with claims and any taxation matters.
Your contact at the Ministry of Transport is Liz Anderson, Manager, Crown Entity Monitoring. Her
phone number is s 9(2)(a)
, and her email address is
[email address].
I look forward to working with you throughout your term to keep New Zealand’s maritime transport
sector safe.
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Yours sincerely,
ACT
Hon James Meager
Associate Minister of Transport
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Enclosed:
New Zealand Gazette notice
Code of Conduct
Copy to:
Hon Chris Bishop, Minister of Transport
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Dame Jo Brosnahan, Chair, Maritime New Zealand Authority
Kirstie Hewlett, Chief Executive and Director, Maritime New Zealand
Ruth Fairhall, Acting Chief Executive, Ministry of Transport
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