Fale Andrew Lesā- Stuff investigation reveals flawed CV
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From: john luke
Dear Ministry of Justice,
I noted, https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/36076424...
"New justice appointee Fale Andrew Lesā says he has “decided to resign from everything” after a Stuff investigation exposed flaws in his CV."
May I kindly request confirmation on whether Fale Andrew Lesā has resigned from his roles as a Justice of the Peace and Visiting Justice? If so, what is the effective date? Also I would like to request to view his resignation letter and his appointment letter. Feel free to redact any personal information.
Yours faithfully,
john luke
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From: john luke <[FOI #31683 email]>
Sent: Monday, July 21, 2025 11:44 PM
To: [Ministry of Justice request email]
Subject: Official Information request - Fale Andrew Lesā- Stuff
investigation reveals flawed CV
Dear Ministry of Justice,
I noted,
[2]https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/36076424...
"New justice appointee Fale Andrew Lesā says he has “decided to resign
from everything” after a Stuff investigation exposed flaws in his CV."
May I kindly request confirmation on whether Fale Andrew Lesā has resigned
from his roles as a Justice of the Peace and Visiting Justice? If so, what
is the effective date? Also I would like to request to view his
resignation letter and his appointment letter. Feel free to redact any
personal information.
Yours faithfully,
john luke
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