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From: CMC <[FYI request #34572 email]>
Sent: Friday, 1 May 2026 11:53 am
To: Enquiries National <[email address]>
Subject: Official Information request - Procurement of Dr Catherine Law

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Dear Ministry of Education,

Tēnā koe,

I am writing to make a request under the Official Information Act 1982 in relation to the employment or contracting arrangements for Dr. Catherine Law in her role as Programme Lead – Phase 5 New Zealand Curriculum at the Ministry of Education.

Specifically, I request the following information:

1. CONTRACT TYPE & TERMS
- Whether Catherine Law was engaged as a permanent employee, fixed-term employee, or independent contractor
- The start date and, if applicable, end date of her engagement
- A copy of the relevant employment agreement or contract (with any legally protected personal information redacted as appropriate)

2. REMUNERATION
- The salary, rate of pay, or contractor fee applicable to this role
- Any additional allowances, benefits, or payments made in connection with this role

3. RECRUITMENT & APPOINTMENT PROCESS
- Whether the role was advertised publicly, and if so, where and when
- The process followed to appoint Catherine Law to this role, including any interview or assessment process
- The names and positions of those responsible for making the appointment decision

4. RELATED COMMUNICATIONS
- Any ministerial briefings, internal memos, emails, or other communications relating to the appointment of Catherine Law to this role

If any part of this request is to be refused, I ask that you clearly identify which parts are being withheld and the specific grounds under the Official Information Act 1982 on which you are relying.

I look forward to your response within 20 working days as required by the Act. Please acknowledge receipt of this request at your earliest convenience.

Ngā mihi,

Yours faithfully,

CMC

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