Dear John,

 

I acknowledge receipt of your email of 16 July 2026 in which you submitted
an Official Information Act request as follows:

 

Your OIA Request:

I noted, Reappointments / Appointment to the Occupational Therapy Board
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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

 

Emma Parry as a health practitioner member

 

Shane Bidois as a lay member

 

Neeka Aicken as a lay member

 

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 Hon Casey Costello is considering your official request in
accordance with the Act, and you can expect a response by Thursday 13
August 2026.

 

Kind regards

 

Office of Hon Casey Costello

 

 

Office of Hon Casey Costello

Minister of Customs | Minister for Seniors

Associate Minister of Immigration | Associate Minister of Health |
Associate Minister of Police

EW3.3, Beehive, Wellington 6160, New Zealand

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