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Kind Regards

Dear John,

Thank you for your email of Monday 22 June in which you submitted an Official Information Act request as follows:

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 Belinda Rose Clark, Charles Holmes Finny and Kevin Ronald Short. 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?

Your request is being considered in accordance with the Act, and you can expect a response by Tuesday 21 July.

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
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand

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Dear John,

Please find attached a response to your request for official information from the Associate Minister of Transport, Hon James Meager.

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
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand

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