
Matthew Clarke
ADVB-237
By email: s9(2)(a)
Dear Matthew,
It gives me great pleasure to inform you that you are being appointed, in accordance with section
8 of the Game Animal Council Act 2013, as Chair of the Game Animal Council (the Council), for a
term of two years commencing 1 July 2026 and expiring 30 June 2028.
Thank you for your willingness to step into the role of Chair, having already served as a member of
the Council. Your continued commitment is greatly appreciated. appreciated. As Chair, your daily
fee will increase to $400.
Kind regards,
Hon James Meager
Minister for the South Island
Minister for Hunting and Fishing
Minister for Youth
Associate Minister of Transport
under the Official Information Act 1982
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Hon Paula Bennett
By email:s9(2)(a)
ADVB-237
Dear Paula,
It gives me great pleasure to inform you that you are being appointed, in accordance with section
8 of the Game Animal Council Act 2013, as a member of the Game Animal Council (the Council),
for a term of three years commencing 1 July 2026 and expiring 30 June 2029.
The Council was established to provide for the management of game herds of special interest. The
functions of the Council are set out under section 7 of the Act and can be found here:
https://www.doc.govt.nz/about-us/statutory-and-advisory-bodies/game-animal-council/role/.
Corina Jordan, Chief Executive Officer, will be in contact with you shortly to provide you with
information on your duties as a Council member and arrangements for the next meeting. Members
receive a daily meeting fee of $290 and direct expenses associated with meeting attendance are
reimbursed.
I hope that you find the work of the Council interesting and rewarding. Thank you for allowing
yourself to be considered for this appointment.
Kind regards,
under the Official Information Act 1982
Hon James Meager
Minister for the South Island
Minister for Hunting and Fishing
Minister for Youth
Associate Minister of Transport
Released

Emeritus Professor Bruce McKenzie
ADVB-237
By email: s9(2)(a)
Dear Bruce,
It gives me great pleasure to inform you that you are being appointed, in accordance with section
8 of the Game Animal Council Act 2013, as a member of the Game Animal Council (the Council),
for a term of three years commencing 1 July 2026 and expiring 30 June 2029.
The Council was established to provide for the management of game herds of special interest. The
functions of the Council are set out under section 7 of the Act and can be found here:
https://www.doc.govt.nz/about-us/statutory-and-advisory-bodies/game-animal-council/role/.
Corina Jordan, Chief Executive Officer, will be in contact with you shortly to provide you with
information on your duties as a Council member and arrangements for the next meeting. Members
receive a daily meeting fee of $290 and direct expenses associated with meeting attendance are
reimbursed.
I hope that you find the work of the Council interesting and rewarding. Thank you for allowing
yourself to be considered for this appointment.
Kind regards,
under the Official Information Act 1982
Hon James Meager
Minister for the South Island
Minister for Hunting and Fishing
Minister for Youth
Associate Minister of Transport
Released

Jim Goodall
ADVB-237
By email:s9(2)(a)
Dear Jim,
It gives me great pleasure to inform you that you are being appointed, in accordance with section
8 of the Game Animal Council Act 2013, as a member of the Game Animal Council (the Council),
for a term of three years commencing 1 July 2026 and expiring 30 June 2029.
The Council was established to provide for the management of game herds of special interest. The
functions of the Council are set out under section 7 of the Act and can be found here:
https://www.doc.govt.nz/about-us/statutory-and-advisory-bodies/game-animal-council/role/.
Corina Jordan, Chief Executive Officer, will be in contact with you shortly to provide you with
information on your duties as a Council member and arrangements for the next meeting. Members
receive a daily meeting fee of $290 and direct expenses associated with meeting attendance are
reimbursed.
I hope that you find the work of the Council interesting and rewarding. Thank you for allowing
yourself to be considered for this appointment.
Yours sincerely,
Kind regards,
under the Official Information Act 1982
Hon James Meager
Minister for the South Island
Minister for Hunting and Fishing
Released
Minister for Youth
Associate Minister of Transport

Callum Sheridan
ADVB-237
By email: s9(2)(a)
Dear Callum,
It gives me great pleasure to inform you that you are being re-appointed, in accordance with section
8 of the Game Animal Council Act 2013, as a member of the Game Animal Council (the Council),
for a term of three years commencing 1 July 2026 and expiring 30 June 2029.
Thank you for your ongoing commitment to the work of the Council, and for the contribution you
have made during your current term. I appreciate your willingness to continue serving.
I hope that you continue to find the work of the Council interesting and rewarding.
Kind regards,
Hon James Meager
Minister for the South Island
Minister for Hunting and Fishing
Minister for Youth
under the Official Information Act 1982
Associate Minister of Transport
Released