3.
Mr Peter Harris
s 9(2)(a)
Email: s 9(2)(a)
Dear Peter
APPOINTMENT TO THE NEW ZEALAND STANDARDS APPROVAL BOARD
Under schedule 1(9) of the Standards and Accreditation Act 2015 (the Act), I am pleased to
appoint you as a member and Chair of the New Zealand Standards Approval Board (the
Board), for a term of three years commencing on 27 April 2026 and expiring on 26 April
2029. A notice will be published in the
New Zealand Gazette should you accept this
appointment.
The Act sets out the Board’s functions and responsibilities, and duties of Board members,
which are briefly summarised below.
Functions of the Board
Section 12 of the Act sets out the functions of the Board. Section 13 of the Act sets out
considerations the Board must have regard to in carrying out its approval and advisory
functions. Under schedule 1(28) of the Act, the Board must act in a manner consistent with
its objectives and functions, perform its functions efficiently and in a manner consistent with
the spirit of service to the public, and not contravene the Act.
Duties of Board members
Schedule 1(20-27) of the Act outlines the individual duties of Board members, which are to:
comply with the Act
act with honesty and integrity
act in good faith
act with reasonable care, diligence and skill
not disclose information
disclose conflicts of interest
Term of Appointment
A member of the Board can continue in office despite the expiry of their term of office until
the member is reappointed, or the member’s successor is appointed, or the Minister informs
the member by written notice (with a copy to the Board) that the member is not to be
reappointed, and no successor is to be appointed at that time.
3.
3.
Remuneration
The daily fee for the Chair is $770. This fee reflects an element of public service and the
intangible benefits to the individual and their industry. Members are entitled to be reimbursed
for actual and reasonable expenses incurred in undertaking the functions and duties of the
Board.
Meetings
The Board is expected to meet every month for one day, excluding January. Each meeting
usually involves one day of preparation time for members. Additional meetings may also be
held outside these monthly meetings if Board work matters require it. Schedule 1(16-18) of
the Act describe how Board meetings are conducted.
Disclosure of Interests
Schedule 1(25) of the Act states a member who is personally interested (defined in section
4(2) of the Act) in a matter relating to the Board must disclose details of the nature and
extent of the interest (including any monetary value of the interest), and record in the
interests register kept by the Board.
A member who is personally interested in a matter relating to the Board must not vote or
take part in any discussion or decision of the Board relating to the matter. The member must
also be disregarded for the purpose of forming a quorum for that part of the meeting of the
Board or committee during which a discussion or decision relating to the matter is made.
Removal from the Board
Under schedule 1(7) of the Act, the Minister may at any time remove a member of the Board
from office. The removal must be made by written notice to the member (with a copy to the
Board). To avoid doubt, the Minister may not remove a member unless the Minister has
properly considered the matter and complied with the principles of natural justice. Under
schedule 1(12) of the Act, the Minister may, after consultation, remove a Chair of the Board
from that office with or without also removing that person as a member of the Board.
Resignation from the Board
Under schedule 1(8) of the Act, a member of the Board may resign from office by written
notice to the Minister (with a copy to the Board) signed by the member. The resignation is
effective on receipt by the Minister of the notice or at any later time specified in the notice.
Under schedule 1(11) a Chair may also resign from the office of Chair, without resigning as a
member. The notice of resignation must state the date on which the resignation takes effect.
Acknowledgement of your Appointment
I would be grateful if you could formally acknowledge your appointment by signing the
attached letter and returning it to the Board Appointments and Governance Team
([email address]) at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and
Employment, who will record it on my behalf.
A copy of this letter has also been provided to the current interim Board Chair and the
Manager of Standards New Zealand.
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3.
I look forward to the valuable contribution you will make to the work of the New Zealand
Standards Approval Board.
Yours sincerely
Hon Scott Simpson
Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
encl
Acknowledgement of appointment
Position description (Chair)
cc
Pete Laurenson
Interim Chair, NZ Standards Approval Board
Email: s 9(2)(a)
Malcolm MacMillan
National Manager, Standards New Zealand
Email: [email address]
Appointments and Governance
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
Email: [email address]
3.
3.
Hon Scott Simpson
Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Parliament Buildings
Wellington 6160
Dear Minister
I acknowledge receipt of your letter advising me of my appointment as a member and Chair
of the New Zealand Standards Approval Board. I confirm my acceptance of this
appointment, and I note that it is for a three-year term commencing on 27 April 2026 and
expiring on 26 April 2029.
I will ensure that I keep myself fully familiar with the obligations and responsibilities of the
position. I am aware of the need to disclose and manage any conflicts of interest as they
arise
Signed:
Name:
Peter Harris
Date:
Please return this acceptance form to [email address]
3.
4.
Ms Samantha Gray
s 9(2)(a)
Email: s 9(2)(a)
Dear Samantha
APPOINTMENT TO THE NEW ZEALAND STANDARDS APPROVAL BOARD
Under section 11(2) and schedule 1(1) of the Standards and Accreditation Act 2015 (the
Act), I am pleased to appoint you as a member of the New Zealand Standards Approval
Board (the Board), for a term of three years commencing on 27 April 2026 and expiring on
26 April 2029. A notice will be published in the
New Zealand Gazette should you accept this
appointment.
The Act sets out the Board’s functions and responsibilities, and duties of Board members,
which are briefly summarised below.
Functions of the Board
Section 12 of the Act sets out the functions of the Board. Section 13 of the Act sets out
considerations the Board must have regard to in carrying out its approval and advisory
functions. Under schedule 1(28) of the Act, the Board must act in a manner consistent with
its objectives and functions, perform its functions efficiently and in a manner consistent with
the spirit of service to the public, and not contravene the Act.
Duties of Board members
Schedule 1(20-27) of the Act outlines the individual duties of Board members, which are to:
comply with the Act
act with honesty and integrity
act in good faith
act with reasonable care, diligence and skill
not disclose information
disclose conflicts of interest
Term of Appointment
A member of the Board can continue in office despite the expiry of their term of office until
the member is reappointed, or the member’s successor is appointed, or the Minister informs
the member by written notice (with a copy to the Board) that the member is not to be
reappointed, and no successor is to be appointed at that time.
4.
4.
Remuneration
The daily fee for a member is $580. This fee reflects an element of public service and the
intangible benefits to the individual and their industry. Members are entitled to be reimbursed
for actual and reasonable expenses incurred in undertaking the functions and duties of the
Board.
Meetings
The Board is expected to meet every month for one day, excluding January. Each meeting
usually involves one day of preparation time for members. Additional meetings may also be
held outside these monthly meetings if Board work matters require it. Schedule 1(16-18) of
the Act describe how Board meetings are conducted.
Disclosure of Interests
Schedule 1(25) of the Act states a member who is personally interested (defined in section
4(2) of the Act) in a matter relating to the Board must disclose details of the nature and
extent of the interest (including any monetary value of the interest) to the Chair of the Board
and in an interests register kept by the Board.
A member who is personally interested in a matter relating to the Board must not vote or
take part in any discussion or decision of the Board relating to the matter. The member must
also be disregarded for the purpose of forming a quorum for that part of the meeting of the
Board or committee during which a discussion or decision relating to the matter is made.
Removal from the Board
Under schedule 1(7) of the Act, the Minister may at any time remove a member of the Board
from office. The removal must be made by written notice to the member (with a copy to the
Board). To avoid doubt, the Minister may not remove a member unless the Minister has
properly considered the matter and complied with the principles of natural justice.
Resignation from the Board
Under schedule 1(8) of the Act, a member of the Board may resign from office by written
notice to the Minister (with a copy to the Board) signed by the member. The resignation is
effective on receipt by the Minister of the notice or at any later time specified in the notice.
Acknowledgement of your Appointment
I would be grateful if you could formally acknowledge your appointment by signing the
attached letter and returning it to the Board Appointments and Governance Team
([email address]) at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and
Employment, who will record it on my behalf.
A copy of this letter has also been provided to the interim Board Chair and the Manager of
Standards New Zealand.
4.
4.
I look forward to the valuable contribution you will make to the work of the New Zealand
Standards Approval Board.
Yours sincerely
Hon Scott Simpson
Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
encl
Acknowledgement of appointment
Position description
cc
Pete Laurenson
Interim Chair, NZ Standards Approval Board
Email: s 9(2)(a)
Malcolm MacMillan
National Manager, Standards New Zealand
Email: [email address]
Appointments and Governance
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
Email: [email address]
4.
4.
Hon Scott Simpson
Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Parliament Buildings
Wellington 6160
Dear Minister
I acknowledge receipt of your letter advising me of my appointment as a member of the New
Zealand Standards Approval Board. I confirm my acceptance of this appointment, and I note
that it is for a three-year term commencing on 27 April 2026 and expiring on 26 April 2029.
I will ensure that I keep myself fully familiar with the obligations and responsibilities of the
position. I am aware of the need to disclose and manage any conflicts of interest as they
arise
Signed:
Name:
Samantha Gray
Date:
Please return this acceptance form to [email address]
4.
5.
Ms Katja Feldtmann
s 9(2)(a)
Email: s 9(2)(a)
Dear Katja
APPOINTMENT TO THE NEW ZEALAND STANDARDS APPROVAL BOARD
Under section 11(2) and schedule 1(1) of the Standards and Accreditation Act 2015 (the
Act), I am pleased to appoint you as a member of the New Zealand Standards Approval
Board (the Board), for a term of three years commencing on 27 April 2026 and expiring on
26 April 2029. A notice will be published in the
New Zealand Gazette should you accept this
appointment.
The Act sets out the Board’s functions and responsibilities, and duties of Board members,
which are briefly summarised below.
Functions of the Board
Section 12 of the Act sets out the functions of the Board. Section 13 of the Act sets out
considerations the Board must have regard to in carrying out its approval and advisory
functions. Under schedule 1(28) of the Act, the Board must act in a manner consistent with
its objectives and functions, perform its functions efficiently and in a manner consistent with
the spirit of service to the public, and not contravene the Act.
Duties of Board members
Under schedule 1(20-27) of the Act outlines the individual duties of Board members, which
are to:
comply with the Act
act with honesty and integrity
act in good faith
act with reasonable care, diligence and skill
not disclose information
disclose conflicts of interest
Term of Appointment
A member of the Board can continue in office despite the expiry of their term of office until
the member is reappointed, or the member’s successor is appointed, or the Minister informs
the member by written notice (with a copy to the Board) that the member is not to be
reappointed, and no successor is to be appointed at that time.
5.
5.
Remuneration
The daily fee for a member is $580. This fee reflects an element of public service and the
intangible benefits to the individual and their industry. Members are entitled to be reimbursed
for actual and reasonable expenses incurred in undertaking the functions and duties of the
Board.
Meetings
The Board is expected to meet every month for one day, excluding January. Each meeting
usually involves one day of preparation time for members. Additional meetings may also be
held outside these monthly meetings if Board work matters require it. Schedule 1(16-18) of
the Act describe how Board meetings are conducted.
Disclosure of Interests
Schedule 1(25) of the Act states a member who is personally interested (defined in section
4(2) of the Act) in a matter relating to the Board must disclose details of the nature and
extent of the interest (including any monetary value of the interest) to the Chair of the Board
and in an interests register kept by the Board.
A member who is personally interested in a matter relating to the Board must not vote or
take part in any discussion or decision of the Board relating to the matter. The member must
also be disregarded for the purpose of forming a quorum for that part of the meeting of the
Board or committee during which a discussion or decision relating to the matter is made.
Removal from the Board
Under schedule 1(7) of the Act, the Minister may at any time remove a member of the Board
from office. The removal must be made by written notice to the member (with a copy to the
Board). To avoid doubt, the Minister may not remove a member unless the Minister has
properly considered the matter and complied with the principles of natural justice.
Resignation from the Board
Under schedule 1(8) of the Act, a member of the Board may resign from office by written
notice to the Minister (with a copy to the Board) signed by the member. The resignation is
effective on receipt by the Minister of the notice or at any later time specified in the notice.
Acknowledgement of your Appointment
I would be grateful if you could formally acknowledge your appointment by signing the
attached letter and returning it to the Board Appointments and Governance Team
([email address]) at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and
Employment, who will record it on my behalf.
A copy of this letter has also been provided to the interim Board Chair and the Manager of
Standards New Zealand.
5.
5.
I look forward to the valuable contribution you will make to the work of the New Zealand
Standards Approval Board.
Yours sincerely
Hon Scott Simpson
Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
encl
Acknowledgement of appointment
Position description
cc
Pete Laurenson
Interim Chair, NZ Standards Approval Board
Email: s 9(2)(a)
Malcolm MacMillan
National Manager, Standards New Zealand
Email: [email address]
Appointments and Governance
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
Email: [email address]
5.
5.
Hon Scott Simpson
Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Parliament Buildings
Wellington 6160
Dear Minister
I acknowledge receipt of your letter advising me of my appointment as a member of the New
Zealand Standards Approval Board. I confirm my acceptance of this appointment, and I note
that it is for a three-year term commencing on 27 April 2026 and expiring on 26 April 2029.
I will ensure that I keep myself fully familiar with the obligations and responsibilities of the
position. I am aware of the need to disclose and manage any conflicts of interest as they
arise
Signed:
Name:
Katja Feldtmann
Date:
Please return this acceptance form to [email address]
5.
