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IMMIGRATION AND PROTECTION TRIBUNAL
The Immigration and Protection Tribunal is an independent body established under the
Immigration Act 2009 to hear appeals and applications regarding:
• residence class visas
• deportation (including appeals on the facts and humanitarian grounds)
• claims to be recognised as a refugee or as a protected person.
Current Membership
Name
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Judge Martin TREADWELL (Chairperson)
Debra K SMALLHOLME
(Deputy Chair)
Sharelle Anne AITCHISON
Maimoana (Moana) Margaret AVIA
Stewart James BENSON
Mark Haskell BENVIE
Bruce Llewellyn BURSON
Annabel Mary CLAYTON
Hannah Jeanne COCHRANE
Tracy Rochelle COOK
Bridget Anne DINGLE
Sharyn JOE
Matthew Bede MARTIN
Andrew Nesbit MOLLOY
Louise Elizabeth MOOR
Susan Jane O’CONNOR
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Zoe Ngara PEARSON
Martha Anne ROCHE
Larissa Peta WAKIM
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Dr Sushan MCDOWALL
Kathleen Ann LASH
Natalie Jane SMALL
Date: December 2025
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Al members of the National Caucus
Al members of the NZ First Caucus
All members of the Act Party Caucus
PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS
Dear Colleagues
Real Estate Authority
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I am currently reviewing a number of positions on the Real Estate Authority (the
Authority) and I am writing to invite your nominations for persons whom I can consider
for appointment to this body.
The Authority is established by section 10 of the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 and is
the oversight body for the real estate industry. It has responsibility to promote and
protect the interests of consumers in real estate transactions and to promote public
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confidence in the performance of real estate agency work.
The Authority consists of a chairperson, who under the current legislative provisions
must be legally qualified, and up to six other members of whom at least two members
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are required to be a real estate licensee or former licensee.
Members need to possess appropriate knowledge, skil s and experience to contribute
to the decision-making of the Authority. Ideally, they should have senior management
or governance experience.
In particular, I am interested in candidates who offer:
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• experience in the real estate industry
• accountancy or risk management experience
• consumer advocacy (as envisaged by the Act)
• technology awareness
• legal qualifications.
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The time commitment involves attendance at 11 board meetings per year plus 1982
preparation time, as wel as other ad hoc board work outside scheduled meeting times.
All members hold office for a term up to three years and may be re-appointed.
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The remuneration for the members of the Authority is determined under the Cabinet
Fees Framework. It is currently $20,000 per annum for members.
Nominations should be accompanied by a supporting curriculum vitae.
Yours sincerely
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Hon Nicole McKee
Associate Minister of Justice
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