Kia ora John Luke,
 
We sincerely apologise for the delay in acknowledging and responding to
your Official Information act request. Unfortunately, due to technical
difficulties, your request was not received to our mailbox. We will
respond to your request as soon as possible.

On behalf of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment I
acknowledge your email of 20/05/2026 requesting, under the Official
Information Act 1982, the following:
 
"Reappointments to the Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Board
[1]https://gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2026-g...

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
as well and pay rate. Also, how many applications you have received for
each of 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. How many
vacancy you are looking to fill in this round.

Besides meeting fees, do they receive any other benefits, such as expense
reimbursement (If so, may I request to view your expense reimbursement
policy in relation to your board member), a laptop, ID card, phone, or
similar provisions?"
 
We will respond to your request as soon as possible. If you have any
enquiries regarding your request feel free to contact us via email to
[2][MBIE request email].
 
Nāku noa, nā
Ministerial Services
Strategy and Assurance
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
15 Stout Street, Wellington 6011 |  P O Box 1473 Wellington 6140

References

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1. https://gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2026-g...
2. mailto:[MBIE request email]