Reappointments / Appointments to the New Zealand Conservation Authority / Te Pou Atawhai Taiao O Aotearoa
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From: john luke
Dear Tama Potaka,
I noted- Reappointments / Appointments to the New Zealand Conservation Authority / Te Pou Atawhai Taiao O Aotearoa
https://gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2026-g...
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 the role from the public and how many you have received from other nominating agencies such as TPK or Ministry of women etc. 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
Sheena Wairoto Maru of Whanganui
Kiri Goulter of Cambridge
Dr Philip Lyver of Canterbury
Peter Masters of Taupo
Tak Mutu of Rotorua
Dr Michael (Mick) Abbott of Dunedin
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 understand that, before the appointment, documents will be prepared and sent to APH for review and approval. Could you also please provide copies of the documents that were sent to the Minister for signing, as well as those sent to APH for review, in relation to this appointment?
Yours faithfully,
john luke
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From: Tama Potaka (MIN)
Tama Potaka
Kia ora,
Thank you for your Official Information Act 1982 (the Act) request dated
17 July 2026 to the Office of Hon Tama Potaka.
You requested information, specifically:
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
the role from the public and how many you have received from other
nominating agencies such as TPK or Ministry of women etc. 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
Sheena Wairoto Maru of Whanganui
Kiri Goulter of Cambridge
Dr Philip Lyver of Canterbury
Peter Masters of Taupo
Tak Mutu of Rotorua
Dr Michael (Mick) Abbott of Dunedin
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 understand that, before the appointment, documents will be prepared and
sent to APH for review and approval. Could you also please provide copies
of the documents that were sent to the Minister for signing, as well as
those sent to APH for review, in relation to this appointment?
Minister Potaka is considering your request. That will be processed in
accordance with the Act.
You can expect a response no later than Friday, 14 August 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: [1][Tama Potaka request email]
Website: [2]www.Beehive.govt.nz
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand
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From: Tama Potaka (MIN)
Tama Potaka
Kia ora,
Thank you for your email requesting the following information under the
Official Information Act 1982:
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
the role from the public and how many you have received from other
nominating agencies such as TPK or Ministry of women etc. 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
Sheena Wairoto Maru of Whanganui
Kiri Goulter of Cambridge
Dr Philip Lyver of Canterbury
Peter Masters of Taupo
Tak Mutu of Rotorua
Dr Michael (Mick) Abbott of Dunedin
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 understand that, before the appointment, documents will be prepared and
sent to APH for review and approval. Could you also please provide copies
of the documents that were sent to the Minister for signing, as well as
those sent to APH for review, in relation to this appointment?
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
From: Tama Potaka (MIN)
Sent: Monday, 20 July 2026 1:32 pm
To: 'john luke' <[3][FOI #35080 email]>
Subject: RE: OIATP-431 Official Information request
Kia ora,
Thank you for your Official Information Act 1982 (the Act) request dated
17 July 2026 to the Office of Hon Tama Potaka.
You requested information, specifically:
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
the role from the public and how many you have received from other
nominating agencies such as TPK or Ministry of women etc. 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
Sheena Wairoto Maru of Whanganui
Kiri Goulter of Cambridge
Dr Philip Lyver of Canterbury
Peter Masters of Taupo
Tak Mutu of Rotorua
Dr Michael (Mick) Abbott of Dunedin
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 understand that, before the appointment, documents will be prepared and
sent to APH for review and approval. Could you also please provide copies
of the documents that were sent to the Minister for signing, as well as
those sent to APH for review, in relation to this appointment?
Minister Potaka is considering your request. That will be processed in
accordance with the Act.
You can expect a response no later than Friday, 14 August 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: [4][Tama Potaka request email]
Website: [5]www.Beehive.govt.nz
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand
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