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DRAFT – INCONFIDENCE, NOT GOVERNMENT POLICY
Memorandum
To:
Catherine Nesus, Acting Manager, Policy and Monitoring, Greater Christchurch
Group
From:
Reece Bassett, Graduate Advisor, Strategic Policy, Policy and Monitoring,
Greater Christchurch Group
CC:
Pratima  Namasivayam, Team Leader, Strategic Policy, Policy and Monitoring,
Greater Christchurch Group
Date:
29/04/2016
Subject:
Appointment to the Independent Working Group to Investigate the Reinstatement
of the ChristChurch Cathedral
Purpose
1. This memo advises you that:
a.
appointments to the Independent Working Group to Investigate the Reinstatement of
the ChristChurch Cathedral (Working Group) have to be considered by the Cabinet
Appointments and Honours Committee (APH);
b.
the Cabinet Fees Framework (Framework) Levels for “Group 4” bodies apply to the
Working Group;
c.
the fees required to secure services of candidates suitable for the Working Group are
likely to be within those provided in the Cabinet Fees Framework (maximum daily fees
of $1062 for the chair and $800 for members); and
d.
if the Minister is seeking to formally appoint candidates in:
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mid-May,  then candidates and remuneration discussions must be finalised by
under the Official Information Act 1982
Thursday 5 May 2016.
ii.
late May, then candidates and remuneration discussions must be finalised by
Thursday 12 May 2016.
Background
2. The Greater Christchurch Group  (GCG)  is in the process of formally engaging  Geoff
Dangerfield to assist in establishing the  Working  Group.  It is anticipated that this
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6.2  providing advice to the Church Property Trustees and me on the best structural, financial,
and governance arrangements to achieve the successful delivery of any ChristChurch
Cathedral reinstatement outcome. This will include the use of an anticipated construction
alliance (similar to the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team model) to provide
methods, timelines and costs for a preferred option.
Membership
7  I intend to appoint the following five members (including a Chairperson) to the Working Group:
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7.1  Geoff  Dangerfield  (Chairperson): Wellington-based professional director, former Chief
Executive of New Zealand Transport Agency.
7.2  Alasdair  Cassels: Christchurch-based businessman with experience in community and
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7.3  Sue McKenzie: Professional Director with broad business and governance experience and
close links within the community, NGO and commercial sectors in post-earthquake
Christchurch.
7.4  Steve  Wakefield  (nominated by the Church Property Trustees): Director and Partner at
Deloitte with significant community ties and project management experience including
earthquake repairs and heritage building renovation/restoration
7.5  Roger Bridge (nominated by the Church Property Trustees): Experienced, Christchurch-
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based company director with considerable community involvement and experience in
restoration projects.
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Curriculum vitae information (CAB 50) for each member is attached (Attachment B).The
Working Group will operate for a period not exceeding seven months. It will commence from the
date of appointment and be disestablished in December 2016.
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Representativeness of appointment
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I am satisfied that the appointments to the Working Group will provide for a well-balanced group
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in terms of gender, age, ethnicity and geographic representation, and an appropriate mix of skills
and experience.
Remuneration
10  The Working Group is classified as a Group 4, Level 1 Group under the Cabinet Fees Framework
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with a daily fee range of $500 - $1,062 for the Chair and $375 - $800 for members. Due to the
knowledge and standing required of  members, the complex nature of its work and the
widespread public interest in the outcomes that is expected, I intend to pay a daily fee (excluding
GST) of $1,000 for the Chair and $800 for members.
Appointment process, representativeness and conflicts of interest
11  I can confirm that an appropriate process, in accordance with the State Services Commission
appointment guidelines, has been followed. Nominations were sought from nominating agencies
(Ministry for Women, Ministry of Pacific Peoples, Te Puni Kōkiri, Office for Disability Issues, and
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the Office of Ethnic Communities)  and the Church Property Trustees.  I am satisfied that the
appointments will provide for a well-balanced Working Group in terms of gender, age, and
geographic representation, and an appropriate mix of skills and experience.
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Conflicts of interest
12  I can confirm that appropriate enquiries concerning conflicts of interest have been carried out.
Given that the proposed members have been selected because of their expertise and
involvement in ChristChurch Cathedral matters, it may be that actual, potential and perceived
conflicts of interest will arise. For example, I note that Steve Wakefield is a member of the
Anglican Diocese of Christchurch, and a member of Heritage New Zealand. The Working
Group’s process will require members to declare any conflicts of interest before a meeting and
the Chair of the Group will be responsible for managing any conflicts, if necessary.
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13  Information concerning Roger Bridge’s conflicts of interest is still outstanding because he is
currently overseas. The appointment will not be finalised before appropriate enquiries
concerning conflicts of interest have been carried out. I will report  back  to Cabinet on the
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outcome of these enquiries, should any issues arise.
Timing and publicity
14  I will issue a press statement once the appointment has been approved and the appointees have
been notified.
Consultation
15  Nominations for appointees were invited from Ministry for Women, Office for Disability Issues,
Ministry for Pacific Peoples, Office of Ethnic Communities, and Te Puni Kōkiri in accordance with
the State Services Commission’s Board Appointments and Induction Guidelines.
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Financial Implications
16  The Working Group’s remuneration costs will be met from within the Department of the Prime
Minister and Cabinet’s baselines.
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17  Gender implications have been taken into account in appointment of the members to the Working
Group.
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Recommendation
18  It is recommended that Cabinet Appointments and Honours Committee:
1.  note that, given the iconic status of the earthquake-damaged ChristChurch Cathedral, and
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the protracted litigation that has surrounded it for the past 5 years, I consider that progress
on the ChristChurch Cathedral is critical for the ongoing regeneration of greater Christchurch;
2.  note that the December 2015 report of government-appointed facilitator Miriam Dean QC
concluded that both reinstatement and replacement of the Cathedral are possible;
3.  note  that I intend to  appoint the following  individuals  as members of a Working Group to
investigate the reinstatement of the ChristChurch Cathedral for  a  term  not exceeding
7 months:
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a.  Geoff Dangerfield (Chair);
b.  Alasdair Cassels;
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Organisation Form
Cabinet Appointments and Honours Committee
All sections must be completed.
This form is available in Word format at http://cabguide.cabinetoffice.govt nz/
Organisation
Working Group to Investigate the Reinstatement of the ChristChurch Cathedral
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Age
City/Town
Date of
Expiry date
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N/A – no current members
Brief Outline of the Functions and Responsibilities of the Organisation
Five years after the earthquake of February 2011, the ChristChurch Cathedral remains
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significantly damaged. Protracted litigation between the Church Property Trustees (the owner of
the Cathedral) and the Greater Christchurch Buildings Trust (a charitable trust established to
preserve Christchurch’s historic buildings) has delayed decision-making. There is genuine concern
that the lack of progress on the ChristChurch Cathedral is impairing the overall rebuild and
regeneration of greater Christchurch.
On 23 December 2015, the report of government-appointed facilitator Miriam Dean QC concluded
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that both reinstatement and replacement of the ChristChurch Cathedral are possible.
The Working Group is responsible for:
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• identifying feasible, achievable and fully costed options to progress the reinstatement of
the ChristChurch Cathedral; and
• providing advice to the Church Property Trustees and the Minister supporting Greater
Christchurch Regeneration on the best structural, financial, and governance
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arrangements to achieve the successful delivery of any ChristChurch Cathedral
reinstatement outcome.
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Candidate CV Form
All sections must be completed.
This form should be completed in consultation with the candidate where possible.
This form is available in Word format at http://cabguide.cabinetoffice.govt nz/

Name

(family name in upper case;
Geoff DANGERFIELD
include title if appropriate)
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The Position
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ChristChurch Cathedral
Position
Chair
(chair/member etc.)
Term
30 May 2016 – 7 December 2016
Payment
$1000 per day
(per day and/or per year)
How the Candidate Meets the Needs of the Position
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Skills and attributes the
Geoff Dangerfield is a Wellington-based professional
candidate will bring to the
director. Mr Dangerfield is currently serving on a number of
position
Government and Non-Government boards. Previous
(e.g. business skills, community
involvement, cultural awareness,
governance experience includes roles as a director at
regional perspective – as relevant
Auckland Transport and NZ Transport Ticketing Ltd and as
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to the needs of the position)
Chair of the Audit and Risk Management Committee,
Ministry of Primary Industries and the Leadership
Development Centre. Mr Dangerfield also has experience in
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senior leadership roles in the Public Sector as former Chief
Executive of New Zealand Transport Agency and Ministry of
Economic Development and Deputy Secretary to Treasury.
Skills and experience that will be of great benefit to the
Working Group include:
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under    Public sector governance, policy and regulatory
environments and the interface with the commercial
sector
•  Developing strategic partnerships with suppliers to
enable the effective provision of services to client
groups
Driving value in large scale and complex major project
procurement and financing.
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Possible conflicts of
None
interest
Proposals for conflict
N/A
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Candidate CV Form
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Name
Alasdair Lorne CASSELS
(family name in upper case;
include title if appropriate)
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The Position
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Working Group to Investigate the Reinstatement of the Act
ChristChurch Cathedral
Position
Member
(chair/member etc.)
Term
30 May 2016 – 7 December 2016
Payment
$800 per day
(per day and/or per year)
How the Candidate Meets the Needs of the Position
Information
Skills and attributes the
Alasdair Cassels is a Christchurch-based businessman. Mr
candidate will bring to the
Cassels has considerable experience in community and
position
government engagement gained during his business ventures
(e.g. business skills, community
involvement, cultural awareness,
and efforts to revitalise and protect the lower Heathcote River.
regional perspective – as relevant
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to the needs of the position)
Possible conflicts of
None
interest
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Proposals for conflict
N/A
management
(if applicable)
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The Candidate
Name
Alasdair Lorne CASSELS
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Current or most recent
•  Cassels and Sons Brewery Limited (2009 - present)
Employment
•  The Tannery Development (1994 – present)
(specify position and employer,
include years)
Government board
•  None
appointments held
(current and previous, include
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years)
Private and/or voluntary
•  None
sector board appointments
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held
(current and previous, include
years
Qualifications and
•  B.E. (Civil), University of Canterbury
experience
(include significant work history
and community involvement)
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Current or most recent
Professional Director
Employment
(specify position and employer,
include years)
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Government board
•  Member, Canterbury/Aoraki Conservation Board (2015 -
appointments held
present)
(current and previous, include
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years)
  Member, Advisory Committee on Assisted Reproductive
Technology (2013 - present)
•  Medical Radiation Technologists Board (2010 - present)
•  Chair, Community Response Forum
Private and/or voluntary
•  Trustee, Rātā Foundation (2011 - present)
sector board appointments
•  Member Executive, Blue Greens NZ National Party
held
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(current and previous, include
  Associate Member, Philanthropy New Zealand
years
•  Member, Local Advisory Board: School of Business,
Faculty of Commerce, CPIT
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  Committee Member, Christchurch Executive Business
Women Club
•  Member, National Council of Women
•  Member, Industry Advisory Board, School of Fashion
Faculty of Creative Arts, CPIT
•  Woman Vice President, New Zealand National Part
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  Member, National Party Management Board, Policy
Committee and Communication Committee.
Qualifications and
•  Consultancy Business
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experience
•  Justice of the Peace
(include significant work history
and community involvement)
•  Member, Institute of Directors
•  Registration and Practicing Certificates, Good
Decision Making Certificate, and Competence
Health and Conduct Certificate – Buddle Findlay
under •  Project Management, Auckland Business School
•  Institute of Directors Governance Couse
•  National Certificate in Business, CPIT
•  QTA Haematology, NZ Institute of Medical
Technology
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Candidate CV Form
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Name
Steven James WAKEFIELD
(family name in upper case;
include title if appropriate)
1982
The Position
Organisation
Working Group to Investigate the Reinstatement of the  Act
ChristChurch Cathedral
Position
Member
(chair/member etc.)
Term
30 May 2016 – 7 December 2016
Payment
$800 per day
(per day and/or per year)
How the Candidate Meets the Needs of the Position
Information
Skills and attributes the
Steve Wakefield is an experienced director and accountant. Mr
candidate will bring to the
Wakefield has extensive business acumen and skills in
position
accounting and finance gained during his tenure at Deloitte as
(e.g. business skills, community
involvement, cultural awareness,
an employee and partner. His project management experience,
regional perspective – as relevant
including earthquake repairs and experience in heritage building
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to the needs of the position)
renovation/restoration will be an asset to the Working Group.
Possible conflicts of
•  Member, Church Property Trustees, Anglican Diocese of
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interest
Christchurch
• Vestry member and Synod Representative, Parish of
Fendalton
• Member, Heritage New Zealand
Partner, Deloitte
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Steven James WAKEFIELD
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Current or most recent
•  Partner, Deloitte (1993 – present)
Employment
(specify position and employer,
include years)
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Government board
•  Deputy Chairman, Canterbury District Health Board
appointments held
•  Director, NZ Health Innovation Hub
(current and previous, include
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•  Board member, National Animal identification and
Tracing Company (previous)
Private and/or voluntary
•  Trustee, Church Property Trustees
sector board appointments
•  National Board Member, YHA New Zealand
held
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(current and previous, include
  Trustee, Court Theatre Trust
years
•  Director, CropLogic Ltd
•  Chairman, Greater Christchurch Schools Network Trust
•  Board member, Canterbury Cricket Association (previous)
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Partner, Deloitte (1993-present)
experience
•  Employee, Deloitte (1980-1993)
(include significant work history
and community involvement)
•  B.Com (Accounting), University of Canterbury
•  B.Sc (Computer Science), University of
Canterbury
•  Chartered Member, Institute of Directors
•  Fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountants
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•  New Zealand Accountant of the Year 2012
•  General Manager, Economic Recovery,
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority 2011-
the
2012
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Name
Roger BRIDGE
(family name in upper case;
include title if appropriate)
1982
The Position
Organisation
Working Group to Investigate the Reinstatement of the Act
ChristChurch Cathedral
Position
Member
(chair/member etc.)
Term
30 May 2016 – 7 December 2016
Payment
$800 per day
(per day and/or per year)
How the Candidate Meets the Needs of the Position
Information
Skills and attributes the
Roger Bridge is an experienced, Christchurch-based company
candidate will bring to the
director. Mr Bridge has extensive community involvement
position
including as trustee of Christchurch Arts Festival, Canterbury
(e.g. business skills, community
involvement, cultural awareness,
Community Trust (Acting Chair) and the Re:Start the Heart
regional perspective – as relevant
Trust (Deputy Chair). These community based roles in addition
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to the needs of the position)
to his numerous business and government roles underline his
understanding of the local post earthquake Christchurch
recovery environment and credibility with community, public
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and private sector stakeholders. In addition, Mr Bridges
experience as an Advisor on the restoration and management of
the Canterbury Provincial Chambers will be an asset to the
Working Group.
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(if not New Zealand)
Age
[Not disclosed]
Current or most recent

Employment
(specify position and employer,
include years)
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Government board
•  Director, Quotable Value (2012)
appointments held
(current and previous, include
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years)
Private and/or voluntary
•  Deputy Chair, Re:Start the Heart Trust (2012)
sector board appointments
•  Director, NZ Venture Investment Fund (2010)
held
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(current and previous, include
  Acting Chair, Canterbury Community Trust (2010)
years
•  Trustee, Christchurch Arts Festival (2009)
•  Director and Canterbury/Westland Regional Chair, New
Zealand National Party (2003 – present)
•  Director, National Mortgage Underwriters Ltd (2002 -
present)
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•  Board Member, St Margaret’s College (2010 – 2005)
•  Managing Director, Oxbridge Ltd (2000 – present)
•  Director, Allstor Self Storage Ltd (2000 – present)
•  Director, Britannia Management Ltd (2000 – present)
•  Director, Lock’n’Leave Self Storage Ltd (1998)
•  Director, Waterman Investments Ltd (1995 – present)
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Qualifications and
•  Member, Canterbury Chamber of Commerce
experience
•  Member, NZ Institute of Directors
(include significant work history
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and community involvement)
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