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Committee Fee Members - Benefit Review Committee - Auckland Region

john luke made this Official Information request to Ministry of Social Development

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From: john luke

Dear Ministry of Social Development,

I noted, Committee Fee Members - Benefit Review Committee - Auckland Region

Applications close Sunday, 19 April 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. Also, how many applications you have received for 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. Further, How many vacancies are you looking to fill for this round for the Committee Fee Members role.

I understand that you may receive my request on the morning of 20 April 2026. Please only consider this request after it has been formally closed.

Yours faithfully,

john luke

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Ministry of Social Development

IN-CONFIDENCE

Tēnā koe John Luke

Thank you for your email received 17 April 2026 under the Official Information Act 1982. Your request has been forwarded to the appropriate officials at National Office to respond.

Ngā manaakitanga,

Official Information Team | Ministerial and Executive Services
Ministry of Social Development

Our Purpose:
We help New Zealanders to help themselves to be safe, strong and independent
Ko ta mātou he whakamana tangata kia tū haumaru, kia tū kaha, kia tū motuhake

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Ministry of Social Development

IN-CONFIDENCE

Kia ora John Luke,

I am writing to you regarding your request for information below. This letter is to advise you that the Ministry has received your request, however requires more time to respond to this request. In accordance with section 15(1) and 15A of the Official Information Act, the Ministry’s decision will be with you no later than 16 June 2026.

The reason for the extension is that consultations necessary to make a decision on the request are such that a proper response to the request cannot reasonably be made within the original time limit.

You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of this decision. Information about how to make a complaint is available at http://www.ombudsman.parliament.nz/ or 0800 802 602.

If you wish to discuss any aspect of your request with us, including this decision, please feel free to contact [MSD request email]

I will respond to you sooner if I am able to.

Ngâ mihi,

Official Information Team | Ministerial and Executive Services
Ministry of Social Development

Our Purpose:
We help New Zealanders to be safe, strong and independent
Manaaki Tangata, Manaaki Whânau

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