08 November 2022
C159329
John Luke
[FYI request #20804 email]
Tēnā koe John
Thank you for your email of 9 October 2022 to the Department of Corrections – Ara Poutama
Aotearoa, requesting information about Corrections appointments published in the
2021
Stocktake of Gender, Māori, Pacific and Ethnic Diversity on Public Sector Boards and
Committees. Your request has been considered under the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA).
Corrections remains committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. For more
information on our work in this area, please see Corrections Annual Report 2021/22, which is
publicly available via the below:
www.corrections.govt.nz/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/48506/Annual_Report_2021_22.pdf
You requested:
Page 11 correction has appointed 2 Māori and 2 European member to its boards. can
you please provide the name of the person and the position for appointments regards
to the above?
We have interpreted your request to be for the name of the individuals appointed and the
committee or forum the appointment was made to.
The data published by the Ministry for Women in the
2021 Stocktake of Gender, Māori, Pacific
and Ethnic Diversity on Public Sector Boards and Committees is by the number of
appointments, not distinct people.
The board appointments are provided in the table below:
Name
Committee/Forum Appointment
Tony Kake
• Community Impact Forum
• Social Impact Fund Allocation Committee
Dr Laurie Thew
• Social Impact Fund Allocation Committee
Jeanette Burns
• Social Impact Fund Allocation Committee
NATIONAL OFFICE, WELLINGTON
Mayfair House, 44 – 52 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011, Private Box 1206, Wellington 6140,
Phone +64 4 460 3000
www.corrections.govt.nz
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are published quarterly, or as otherwise determined. Your personal information including
name and contact details will be removed for publication.
I trust the information provided is of assistance. I encourage you to raise any concerns about
this response with Corrections. Alternatively, you are advised of your right to also raise any
concerns with the Office of the Ombudsman. Contact details are: Office of the Ombudsman,
PO Box 10152, Wel ington 6143.
Ngā mihi
Topia Rameka
Deputy Chief Executive – Māori