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Office of Hon. Tama Potaka
 
 

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Kia ora,

Thank you for your Official Information Act 1982 (the Act) request dated 16 June 2026 to the Office of Hon Tama Potaka.

You requested information, specifically:

Reappointments to the Queen Elizabeth the Second National Trust Board 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

Professor Philip Hulme, of Canterbury

Professor Richard McDowell, of Canterbury.

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?

Minister Potaka is considering your request. That will be processed in accordance with the Act.

You can expect a response no later than Thursday, 23 July 2026, being 20 working days after the date on which the request was received by this office.

Mauriora,

Office of Hon Tama Potaka
Minister for Māori Development
Minister for Whānau Ora
Minister of Conservation
Minister for Māori Crown Relations
Associate Minister of Housing

DDI: 04 817 6811 | EW4.5L
Email: [Tama Potaka request email]
Website: www.Beehive.govt.nz
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand

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Kia ora,

 

Thank you for your email requesting the following information under the
Official Information Act 1982:

 

As the information you seek is more closely aligned with the functions of
another agency, I am transferring your request to the Department of
Conservation in accordance with section 14(b)(ii) of the Official
Information Act 1982.

 

Please expect a response from the agency in due course.   

 

Mauri ora,

 

Ngarewarewa Tata

Private Secretary  
Office of Hon Tama Potaka

Minister for Māori Development | Minister for Whānau Ora | Minister of
Conservation |

Minister for Māori Crown Relations | Associate Minister of Housing
 

DDI: 04 817 6811 | EW4.5L

Email: [1][email address]  

Website: [2]www.Beehive.govt.nz  

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

 

 

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Kia ora John,

Please find attached the Department of Conservation’s response to your
request, which we received on 01/07/2026.

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

Ngā mihi

Government Services

Department of Conservation

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