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Dear John,

Thank you for your official information act request of Tuesday 16 June for:

I noted, Appointments to the Game Animal Council https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://gaze...

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.

Also, can I request to view the appointment letter if there is one sent to the Callum Sheridan, Matthew Clarke and Hon Paula Bennett . I am happy for you to remove any relevant personal information.

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?

I have transferred your request to the Department of Conservation (DOC), as your request is in scope to their functions (section 14(b)(i) of the OIA refers). In these circumstances, we are required by section 14 of the Official Information Act to transfer your request.

You will hear further from DOC concerning your request.

Kind regards,

Office of Hon James Meager
Minister for the South Island
Minister for Hunting and Fishing
Minister for Youth
Associate Minister of Transport

Phone: 04 817 6830
Email: [James Meager request email] Website: www.Beehive.govt.nz
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Kia ora John,

Please find attached the Department of Conservation’s response to your
request, which we received on 17/06/2026.

If you have any queries email us at [1][email address]. 

Ngā mihi

Government Services

Department of Conservation

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