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From: Aaron <[2][FOI #34608 email]>
Sent: Tuesday, 5 May 2026 1:08 am
To: Enquiries National <[3][email address]>
Subject: Official Information request - Rowan Brickell and Conflicts of
Interest
 
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Dear Ministry of Education,
 
Under the Official Information Act 1982 I request the following
information regarding the management of interests and potential and
perceived conflicts for Rowan Brickell, in her capacity as Acting General
Manager, Te Uepū Reo Māori.
 
Specifically, I request the following information for the period of March
2025 to the date of this request:
1. Interests register: Copies of all entries in the organisation's
Interests Register relating to Rowan Brickell, including any annual or ad
hoc declarations; 2. Secondary Interests: Copies of any applications for,
and approvals of, secondary employment, or private consultancy work held
by Rowan Brickell; 3. Specific Disclosures: Any written disclosures made
by Rowan Brickell regarding conflicts of interest (actual, potential or
perceived), including any with relation to Kia Ata Mai Educational Trust
and Te Hua Kawariki; 4.  Management Plans: Any Conflict of Interest
Management Plans or Risk Mitigation Strategies put into place to manage
identified interests for Rowan Brickell, including that of Kia Ata Mai,
where I understand her sister Cath Rau is the Director; 5. Recusals: Any
records (including meeting minutes or file notes) indicating instances
where Rowan Brickell recused herself from discussions or decision-making
due to a declared interest; 6. Gifts and Hospitality: A copy of all
entries in the Gifts and Hospitality Register associated with Rowan
Brickell; 7. Conversations:  Any conversations where Rowan Brickell has
been mentioned or involved relating to any Ministry work and Kia Ata Mai
or Te Hua Kawariki, including any conversations or correspondence between
the Ministry of Education and the Minister of Education's Office.
 
I understand your response is due within the statutory 20 working days.
 
Yours faithfully,
 
Aaron
 
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