Expressions of Interest: District Licensing Committee
john luke made this Official Information request to Palmerston North City Council
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From: john luke
Dear Palmerston North City Council,
I noted, Expressions of Interest: District Licensing Committee
Applications close at 5.00pm on Sunday 15 February 2026.
https://www.lawsociety.org.nz/profession...
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 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. How many vacancy you are looking to fill this round.
Yours faithfully,
john luke
From: LGOIMA Requests
Palmerston North City Council
Kia ora John
We have received your official information request
We received your request on 15/2/2026 in regard to expressions of interest for appointment to the District Licensing Committee:
1. How public nominations were called and on what platform public nominations were advertised e.g. govt.jobs website.
2. A copy of the ad and pay rate
3. How many applications were received for each of the roles from the public and how many received from other nominating agencies such as TPK or Ministry of women etc.
4. How many have been shortlisted and how many were interviewed.
5. A copy of the appointment letter sent to the appointee/s
6. How many vacancies exist for this round
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Ngā mihi
Merle Lavin
Governance Support Officer
Official Information Team
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Palmerston North City Council
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Private Bag 11034, Palmerston North 4442
06 356 8199
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From: john luke <[FOI #33733 email]>
Sent: Sunday, 15 February 2026 3:45 pm
To: LGOIMA Requests <[email address]>
Subject: Official Information request - Expressions of Interest: District Licensing Committee
Dear Palmerston North City Council,
I noted, Expressions of Interest: District Licensing Committee Applications close at 5.00pm on Sunday 15 February 2026.
https://www.lawsociety.org.nz/profession...
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 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. How many vacancy you are looking to fill this round.
Yours faithfully,
john luke
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