13/03/2026
Westland District Council
36 Weld Street
John Luke
Private Bag 704
Hokitika 7842
Via Email:
[FYI request #33713 email]
Phone 03 756 9010
Fax 03 756 9045
Email [Westland District Council request email]
Dear Mr Luke
Official information request for information regarding the Expression of Interest’s - District Licensing
Committee Members
I refer to your official information request for information about the adverts put out by Westland District
Council for Expressions of Interest for the District Licensing Committee.
I can advise the following:
What platform did WDC use to Call for Public nominations?
Advertisements were placed on the Westland District Council Website and Facebook as well as in the
Hokitika Guardian, Grey Star.
A copy of the Advertisement and Payrates?
Expression of Interest - District Licensing Committee Members | Westland District Council
Please see also attached images of the Newspaper and Facebook Adverts. The payrate can be found in
the Applicant Information attachment.
How many applications were received from the public?
WDC received 6 applications from the public
How many were received from other nominating agencies such as TPK or Ministry of Women?
Nil.
How many were shortlisted?
All 6 applicants were shortlisted
How many were interviewed?
No interviews were held.
Can I request to view the appointment letter if there is one sent to the appointee?
A copy of the appointment letter is attached
How many vacancies were filled this round?
All 6 applicants were appointed to the DLC
Council has adopted a Proactive Release Policy and accordingly may publish LGOIMA responses on the
Council Website at
https://www.westlanddc.govt.nz/lgoima-responses. The collection and use of personal
information by the Westland District Council is regulated by the Privacy Act 2020. Westland District Council's
Privacy Statement is available on our w
ebsite here
If you wish to discuss this decision with us, please feel free to contact Neve Martin, Governance and
Communications Officer at
[email address], 0800 474 834.
Sincerely,
Barbara Phillips | Chief Executive
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