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Shore, Minister of Climate Change, Minister for Energy, Minister of Local
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Good morning John,

Thank you for your email in which you submitted an Official Information Act request as follows:

" 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 and pay rate for the role 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 appointee. I am happy for you to remove all the personal information."

Minister Watts is considering your request in accordance with the Act, and you can expect a response by 27 February 2026.

Kind regards,

Office of Hon Simon Watts
 
Minister of Climate Change
Minister for Energy
Minister of Local Government
Minister of Revenue

 
Email: [Simon Watts request email] | Website: www.beehive.govt.nz  
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand

-----Original Message-----
From: john luke <[FOI #33611 email]>
Sent: Thursday, 29 January 2026 1:06 AM
To: Simon Watts (MIN) <[email address]>
Subject: Official Information request - Appointments to the Electricity Authority Board

Dear Simon Watts,

I noted, you have recently made Appointments to the Electricity Authority Board

https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://gaze...

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 and pay rate for the role 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 appointee. I am happy for you to remove all the personal information.

Yours faithfully,

john luke

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