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Hi John

 

In response to your Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act
request below, our Grants Officer has advised that the Council advertised
in all the local newspapers in the district and its social media pages for
three weeks. The deadline was extended by a further week but there were no
applications received.  With the approval of the Chairperson, the officer
approached the Cheviot Craft Group who have nominated a person to fill the
vacancy.  This was done to encourage representation from the Cheviot area,
which the panel has not had for some years. The role is voluntary and the
information copied below in your email is what the Council used for the
advertisement. There is no appointment letter and there were two vacancies
– with only one having been filled at this stage.

 

 

Ngâ mihi

Graham

 

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-----Original Message-----

From: john luke <[4][FOI #34253 email]>

Sent: Thursday, 26 March 2026 12:15 am

To: CustomerServices <[5][Hurunui District Council request email]>

Subject: Official Information request - Creative Communities NZ grant
scheme.

 

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Dear Hurunui District Council,

 

I noted,

"We're looking for an enthusiastic person to join our panel, to help
assess funding applications for arts projects in our district through the
Creative Communities NZ grant scheme.

This opportunity is open to anyone who is passionate about the arts and
familiar with the range and diversity of arts within the Hurunui District.

This is a voluntary position and involves attending meetings in Amberley
in March and September to assess the applications.

If you're interested in becoming a panel member, please email a brief
resume with your contact details, listing your interest and involvement in
the arts, as well as the names of two referees who would support your
application.

5pm Friday 20 March 2026."

 

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. 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. I am happy for you to remove any
relevant personal information. How many vacancy you are looing to fill for
this round.

 

Yours faithfully,

 

john luke

 

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