Tēnā koe

 

Your request dated 10 December 2025 has been processed under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (LGOIMA).

 

Please see below responses to your questions in blue font.

 

We had asked that you supply the specific position that you are enquiring about as we were unable to follow through with the link that you sent. We only have the Independent External Chairperson for Water Services Committee currently open so have provided information on that.

 

1. May I ask how you called for public nomination and on what platform you have call for public nominations e.g. govt.jobs website.

 

This role was posted on our Council careers website, as well as Seek, Trade Me and Institute of Directors website.

 

1. A copy of your ad as well.

 

See attached job advertisement.

 

1. Also, how many applications you have received for 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.

 

All applications were received via the channels we noted in question one. 10 have been received as of 16 December 2025.

 

1. How many you have shortlisted and how many you have interviewed.

 

As of 16 December 2025, no one has been shortlisted or interviewed.

 

1. Also, can I request to view the appointment letter if there is one sent to the previous appointee.

 

No appointment letter has been drafted to date. This is a new role for a new committee that has been established so there is no previous appointee.

 

If you believe your request for information has not been adequately dealt with you may contact the Office of the Ombudsman, and their contact details are:

 

Phone: 0800 802 602

Email: [email address]

Website: www.ombudsman.govt.nz

 

Ngā mihi  

 

Business Support Team - Te Roopu Tautāwhi Ūmanga

 

Taupō District Council • 67 Horomātangi Street, Taupō, 3330

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Tēnā Koe,

 

We acknowledge receipt of your official information request dated 10 December 2025 for information regarding Independent Chairperson, as detailed below. This will be processed under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.

 

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 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.

 

Can we please ask that you supply the specific position that you are enquiring about as I was unable to follow through with the link that you sent. Once we have this we will be able to process your request.

 

Given we received your request yesterday, we will endeavour to respond to your request as soon as possible and in any event no later than 28 January 2026*, being 20 working days after the day your request was received. If we are unable to respond to your request by then, we will notify you of an extension of that timeframe.

 

* The response date shown takes into account: Summer holidays (20 December to 10 January)

Refer to this guide for an explanation of the statutory obligations.

 

If you have any queries, please feel free to contact us.

 

Ngā mihi

 

Business Support Team - Te Roopu Tautāwhi Ūmanga

 

Taupō District Council • 67 Horomatangi Street Taupō 3330

Private Bag 2005 • Taupō Mail Centre • Taupō 3352 • New Zealand

T +64 7 376 0899  E [email address]

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