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Office of Hon Matt Doocey
 
Minister for Mental Health 
Associate Minister of Health
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Dear John,

Thank you for your email of 6/8/2025 in which you submitted an Official Information Act request as follows:

"I noted, you have recently call for nomination for the Health and Disability Commissioner and Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner

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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 for each of the role 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 previous appointee. I am happy for you to remove all the personal information."

Minister Doocey is considering your request in accordance with the Act, and you can expect a response by 3/9/2025.

Yours sincerely

Office of Hon Matt Doocey
Minister for Mental Health
Associate Minister of Health

DDI: 04 817 6812
Email: [Matt Doocey request email]   Website: www.Beehive.govt.nz
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand

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