Attachment 1
Copy provided for your reference
4 June 2025
OIATP-247
John Luke
[email address]
Tēnā koe
Official Information Act request
Thank you for your information request dated 24 Paengawhāwhā 2024
. You request was
originally sent to Te Puni Kōkiri for the fol owing information:
“I noted, you have recently cal for nomination for board of Te Mātāwai
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May I ask how you cal ed for public nomination and on what platform you have cal for public
nominations e.g. govt.jobs website. A copy of your ad as wel . 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 al the personal information.
Also, may I request the term of reference for board of Te Mātāwai and job description for the
appointed role. What's pay rate?
”
On 9 Haratua 2025 Te Puni Kōkiri transferred your request to my office as the information
requested is more closely connected with my responsibilities as the Minister for Māori
Development.
Your request has been considered in accordance with the Official Information Act 1982 (
OIA
1982).
I have a responsibility as the Minister for Māori Development, under section 20 of Te Ture
mō te Reo Māori 2016 (
Reo Māori Act), to appoint two members to the Board of Te Mātāwai.
A public call for nominations or a need to interview nominees is not required under the Reo
Māori Act and was therefore not conducted for this appointment process. Therefore, an
advert was not created, applications from the public were not received and interviews were
not conducted. I received the nomination for Mr Kleskovic among other nominations through
ministerial consultation and I concluded Mr Kleskovic was the most suitable candidate to
recommend to the Appointments and Honours Cabinet committee for appointment to the
Board of Te Mātāwai.
In response to the part of your request seeking a copy of Mr Kleskovic’s appointment letter
and information on the remuneration for this appointment, I have decided to release to you a
copy of this letter. You will note that this correspondence also provides information relating
Copy provided for your reference
to remuneration. Some information has been withheld consistent with section 9(2)(a) of the
OIA 1982 to protect the privacy of natural persons.
Finally, I am refusing the part of your request seeking the terms of reference for the board
of Te Mātāwai and the job description under section 18(e) as these documents do not exist.
The function and role of the Board of Te Mātāwai is publicly available and described in full
in Part 3 of the Reo Māori Act. Additionally, if you wish to find out more about Te Mātāwai
please refer to their website at https://www.tematawai.maori.nz/
I trust my response satisfies your request.
You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of this response.
Information about how to make a complaint is available at www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or
freephone 0800 802 602. Ngā mihi nui ki a koe.
Mauriora
Hon Tama Potaka
Te Minita Whanaketanga Māori
Copy provided for your reference
18 Marh 2025
Penetaui Kleskovic
s9(2)(a)
Tēnā koe Penetaui
Appointment to the Board of Te Mātāwai
Tēnā tātou i ngā āhuatanga o te wā. Tangihia ō tātou mate, rātou kua kapohia atu e te ringa
kaha o aitua. Nō reira tukuna rātou kia okioki i te okiokinga roa. Ko tātou ngā waihotanga iho
a rātou mā e takatū nei ki ngā mahi, tēnā tātou katoa.
I am pleased to confirm your appointment as a member to the Board of Te Mātāwai, pursuant
to section 20 of Te Ture mō Te Reo Māori 2016 (
Act).
Your appointment is for a three-year term, commencing on 19 Poutū-te-rangi 2025 and ending
on 18 Poutū-te-rangi 2028, unless ended earlier or extended under the process and approval
requirements set out in the Act.
Te Mātāwai has a critical role in achieving the objectives outlined in the Act and within Te
Whare o te Reo Mauriora. Your collective and individual duties are set out in the Act. This can
be accessed online at http://www.legislat on.govt.nz.
For your service on the Board, you will receive remuneration of up to a maximum of $22,470
per annum. This is a part-time role, and the expected days of working will be determined in
consultation with Te Mātāwai to ensure alignment with governance responsibilities and
operational needs.
As a member of the Board of Te Mātāwai, you will contribute to the integrity and accountability
of the public sector. While the Code of Conduct (
Code) issued by the Public Service
Commissioner applies specifically to Crown entity board members, its principles serve as a
valuable guide for ethical governance and public service, aligning with the broader
under the Official Information Act 1982
expectations
for
statutory
entities.
The
Code
is
available
at
https://www.publicservice.govt.nz/guidance/code-of-conduct-for-crown-entity-board-
members.
Your expertise in governance, asset growth, and Iwi and community engagement will make a
meaningful contribution to the objectives of Te Mātāwai. Congratulations on your appointment.
Released
Copy provided for your reference
Please confirm your acceptance of this appointment by signing and returning the attached
letter. Your confirmation should be sent to [email address] and should be sent no
later than
24 Poutū-te-rangi 2025. Upon receipt of your acceptance letter, my Office will
advise Te Mātāwai officials, who I anticipate will contact you to arrange a comprehensive
induction.
Nāku noa, nā
Hon Tama Potaka
Te Minita Whanaketanga Māori
cc: Co-Chairs, Te Mātāwai
Reikura Kahi, Hoa-Toihau – s9(2)(a)
Brenda Soutar, Hoa-Toihau Rīwhi – s9(2)(a)
under the Official Information Act 1982
Released
Copy provided for your reference
Tēnā koe e te Minita
Appointment to the Board of Te Mātāwai
I acknowledge receipt of your letter appointing me as a member of the Board of Te Mātāwai
for a three-year term, commencing on 19 Poutū-te-rangi 2025 and ending on 18 Poutū-te-
Rangi 2028.
I accept the appointment and will also undertake to advise the Board should any potential
conflicts of interest arise in the course of my duties.
Nāku noa, nā
Penetaui Kleskovic
/
/
under the Official Information Act 1982
Released
Attachment 2
Dr Jeremy MacLeod
s9(2)(a)
Tēnā koe Jeremy
Appointment as Deputy Chair to the Board of Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori
Tēnā tātou i ngā āhuatanga o te wā. Tangihia ō tātou mate, rātou kua kapohia atu e te ringa
kaha o aitua. Nō reira tukuna rātou kia okioki i te okiokinga roa. Ko tātou ngā waihotanga iho a
rātou mā e takatū nei ki ngā mahi, tēnā tātou katoa.
I am pleased to confirm your appointment as Deputy Chair to the Board of Te Taura Whiri i te
Reo Māori, pursuant to section 41 of Te Ture mō Te Reo Māori 2016 (
Act).
Your appointment as Deputy Chair wil be for the remainder of your current term, commencing
on 26 Mahuru 2025 and ending on 1 Mahuru 2026, unless ended earlier or extended under the
process and approval requirements set out in the Act.
As you are aware, the Board of Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori has a critical role in achieving the
objectives outlined in the Act and within Te Whare o te Reo Mauriora. Your collective and
individual duties are set out in the Act and the Crown Entities Act 2004. These can be accessed
online at http:/ www.legislation.govt nz.
For your service on the Board, you wil receive remuneration of $450 per day, up to a maximum
of $13,500 per annum. This is a part-time role, and the expected days of working wil be
determined in consultation with the Board of Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori to ensure alignment
with governance responsibilities and operational needs.
All Crown entity board members are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Crown Entity
Board Members (
Code), issued by the Public Service Commissioner. The Code outlines
standards for integrity, accountability, and respect that underpin public confidence in Crown
entity governance. The Code is available at https:/ www.publicservice.govt.nz/guidance/code-
under the Official Information Act 1982
of-conduct for-crown-entity-board-members.
Your expertise in governance, language revitalisation and community engagement will continue
to bring significant value to the Board of Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori. I am confident you will
make a meaningful contribution to its work and objectives. Congratulations on your appointment.
Released
Please confirm your acceptance of this appointment by signing and returning the attached letter.
Your confirmation should be sent to my Private Secretary, Jordan Small
s9(2)(a)
and should be sent no later than
22 Mahuru
2025. Jordan is also the best contact if you have any questions or require any clarification
regarding this appointment letter.
Mauriora
Hon Tama Potaka
Te Minita Whanaketanga Māori
cc: Chair, Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori
s9(2)(a)
under the Official Information Act 1982
Released
Hon Tama Potaka
Te Minita Whanaketanga Māori
Parliament Buildings
WELLINGTON
Tēnā koe e te Minita
Appointment as Deputy Chair to the Board of Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori
I acknowledge receipt of your letter appointing me as Deputy Chair of the Board of Te Taura
Whiri i te Reo Māori for the remainder of my current term, commencing on 26 Mahuru 2025 and
ending on 1 Mahuru 2026.
I accept the appointment and wil also undertake to advise the Board should any potential
conflicts of interest arise in the course of my duties.
Nāku noa, nā
s9(2)(a)
Jeremy MacLeod
/
/
25 9 2025
under the Official Information Act 1982
Released
Attachment 3
Mahanga Pihama
s9(2)(a)
Tēnā koe Mahanga
Appointment to the Board of Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori
Tēnā tātou i ngā āhuatanga o te wā. Tangihia ō tātou mate, rātou kua kapohia atu e te ringa
kaha o aitua. Nō reira tukuna rātou kia okioki i te okiokinga roa Ko tātou ngā waihotanga iho a
rātou mā e takatū nei ki ngā mahi, tēnā tātou katoa.
I am pleased to confirm your appointment as a member to the Board of Te Taura Whiri i te Reo
Māori, pursuant to section 41 of Te Ture mō Te Reo Māori 2016 (
Act).
Your appointment is for a three-year term, commencing on 26 Mahuru 2025 and ending on 25
Mahuru 2028, unless ended earlier or extended under the process and approval requirements
set out in the Act.
The Board of Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori has a critical role in achieving the objectives outlined
in the Act and within Te Whare o te Reo Mauriora. Your col ective and individual duties are set
out in the Act and the Crown Entities Act 2004. These can be accessed online at
http:/ www.legislation.govt.nz.
For your service on the Board, you wil receive remuneration of $450 per day, up to a maximum
of $13,500 per annum. This is a part-time role, and the expected days of working wil be
determined in consultation with the Board of Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori to ensure alignment
with governance responsibilities and operational needs.
All Crown entity board members are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Crown Entity
Board Members (
Code), issued by the Public Service Commissioner. The Code outlines
standards for integrity, accountability, and respect that underpin public confidence in Crown
entity governance. The Code is available at ht ps:/ www.publicservice.govt.nz/guidance/code-
of-conduct-for crown-entity-board-members.
under the Official Information Act 1982
Your expertise in linguistics, community engagement and governance will bring significant value
to the Board of Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori. I am confident you wil make a meaningful
contribution to its work and objectives. Congratulations on your appointment.
Released
Please confirm your acceptance of this appointment by signing and returning the at ached letter.
Your confirmation should be sent to my Private Secretary, Jordan Smal
s9(2)(a)
and should be sent no later than
22 Mahuru
2025.
Upon receipt of your acceptance let er, my Office wil advise Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori
officials, who wil contact you to arrange a comprehensive induction. Jordan is also the best
contact if you have any questions or require any clarification regarding this appointment let er.
Mauriora
Hon Tama Potaka
Te Minita Whanaketanga Māori
cc: Chair, Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori
s9(2)(a)
under the Official Information Act 1982
Released
under the Official Information Act 1982
Released
Attachment 4
Dr Te Rina Warren
s9(2)(a)
Tēnā koe Te Rina
Appointment to the Board of Te Mātāwai
Tēnā tātou i ngā āhuatanga o te wā. Tangihia ō tātou mate, rātou kua kapohia atu e te ringa
kaha o aitua. Nō reira tukuna rātou kia okioki i te okiokinga roa. Ko tātou ngā waihotanga iho a
rātou mā e takatū nei ki ngā mahi, tēnā tātou katoa.
I am pleased to confirm your appointment as a member to the Board of Te Mātāwai, pursuant
to section 20 of Te Ture mō Te Reo Māori 2016 (
Act).
Your appointment is for a three-year term, commencing on 26 Mahuru 2025 and ending on 25
Mahuru 2028, unless ended earlier or extended under the process and approval requirements
set out in the Act.
Te Mātāwai has a critical role in achieving the objectives outlined in the Act and within Te Whare
o te Reo Mauriora. Your collective and individual duties are set out in the Act. This can be
accessed online at http:/ www.legislation.govt.nz.
For your service on the Board you wil receive remuneration of up to a maximum of $22,470
per annum. This is a part-time role, and the expected days of working wil be determined in
consultation with Te Mātāwai to ensure alignment with governance responsibilities and
operational needs.
As a member of the Board of Te Mātāwai, you wil contribute to the integrity and accountability
of the public sector. While the Code of Conduct (
Code) issued by the Public Service
Commissioner applies specifically to Crown entity board members, its principles serve as a
valuable guide for ethical governance and public service, aligning with the broader expectations
for statutory entities. The Code is available at https:/ www.publicservice.govt.nz/guidance/code-
under the Official Information Act 1982
of-conduct for-crown-entity-board-members.
Your expertise in Māori governance, and Iwi and community engagement will make a
meaningful contribution to the objectives of Te Mātāwai. Congratulations on your appointment.
Released
Please confirm your acceptance of this appointment by signing and returning the attached letter.
Your confirmation should be sent to my Private Secretary, Jordan Small
s9(2)(a)
and should be sent no later than
22 Mahuru
2025.
Upon receipt of your acceptance letter, my Office wil advise Te Mātāwai officials, who will
contact you to arrange a comprehensive induction. Jordan is also the best contact if you have
any questions or require any clarification regarding this appointment letter.
Mauriora
Hon Tama Potaka
Te Minita Whanaketanga Māori
cc: Co-Chairs, Te Mātāwai
Brenda Soutar, Hoa-Toihau
Mātai Smith, Hoa-Toihau – s9(2)(a)
under the Official Information Act 1982
Released
Hon Tama Potaka
Te Minita Whanaketanga Māori
Parliament Buildings
WELLINGTON
Tēnā koe e te Minita
Appointment to the Board of Te Mātāwai
I acknowledge receipt of your letter appointing me as a member of the Board of Te Mātāwai for
a three-year term, commencing on 26 Mahuru 2025 and ending on 25 Mahuru 2028.
I accept the appointment and wil also undertake to advise the Board should any potential
conflicts of interest arise in the course of my duties.
Nāku noa, nā
s9(2)(a)
Te Rina Warren
/
/
under the Official Information Act 1982
Released
