9 February 2024
John Luke
[FYI request #25376 email]
Ni sa bula vinaka John
RESPONSE TO AN OFFICIAL INFORMATION ACT REQUEST (REF: DOIA038-2023/24)
On 12 January 2024, you contacted the Ministry for Pacific Peoples (the Ministry) requesting
under the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA), information relating to the Ministry’s Nominations
Service – board nomination database. I have outlined your specific requests and my responses
to each below.
I know you have a Nominations Service- board nomination database and frequently send board
appointment positions within your database by way of email to encourage your database to apply.
May I kindly request all emails you have send to your nomination service database from 1st Jan
2023 to 12 Jan 2024.
I have interpreted this request to be for correspondence sent to our nominations database as a
collective. The Ministry has identified two documents within the scope of your request, as listed
in the attached document schedule. Appended to this letter are copies of the correspondence
(refer
Appendix 1). Note, where board appointment vacancies require specific skillsets, we only
notify eligible individuals on the database.
Some information has been withheld under section 9(2)(a) of the OIA to protect the privacy of
natural persons. I am satisfied that there are no other public interest considerations that render
it desirable to make the information withheld under section 9 of the OIA available.
In line with standard OIA practice, the Ministry proactively publishes some of its responses to
OIA requests. As such, this letter may be published on the Ministry for Pacific Peoples’ website.
Your personal details will be removed, and the Ministry will not publish any information that would
identify you or your organisation.
Wellington (National Office)
Auckland
Christchurch
Level 1, ASB House
9 Ronwood Ave, Manukau
Level 1, BNZ Centre
101-103 The Terrace
PO Box 97005
120 Hereford St
PO Box 833, Wellington 6140
South Auckland Mail Centre 2240
Private Bag 4741
Ph: 04 473 4493
Ph: 09 265 3200
Christchurch 8011
Fax: 04 473 4301
Fax: 09 265 3202
Fax: 03 353 9499
Should you wish to discuss this response with us, please feel free to contact the Ministry at:
[email address]. If you are dissatisfied with this response, you have the right, under section 28(3) of the OIA, to
seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman. Information about how to make a complaint
is available at
www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802 602.
Vinaka vakalevu
Ali Ajmal
Deputy Secretary,
Office of the Secretary
Document schedule
No. Content
Decision
OIA Section/s
applied
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Email – Department of Conservation -
Release in part
9(2)(a)
Conservation Board Vacancies
2
Email – REA Seeking Expressions of Interest for
Release in part
9(2)(a)
Real Estate Complaints Assessment Committee
Members
Document 1
From:
Ruta Lealamanua
To:
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Subject:
Department of Conservation - Conservation Boards Vacancies
Date:
Wednesday, 10 January 2024 5:51:00 pm
Talofa lava
I hope this email finds you well.
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The Department of Conservation (DOC) is seeking nominations for members of their 15
conservation boards.
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Conservation Board functions
Conservation Boards (Boards) are independent bodies that empower local communities
and tangata whenua to contribute to the management of conservation areas through
their functions as set out in section 6M of the Act and in the National Parks and
Reserves Acts.
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The Boards’ focus is on planning and strategic direction through their involvement in the
review and monitoring of statutory plans in their rohe. The Boards are serviced by the
Department of Conservation (DOC).
A major responsibility for each Board is overseeing the Conservation Management
Strategy (CMS) for its region. A CMS is a 10-year statutory plan that sets out how DOC
and Treaty partners manage natural and historic heritage. The Boards work with DOC
to prepare the CMS to ensure local communities are reflected in these plans. Once a
CMS has been approved by the New Zealand Conservation Authority, Boards then
advise on their implementation.
Other Conservation Board work can include:
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developing and reviewing national park and other management plans for
lands administered by the Department
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considering the impact of concessions for tourism and other activities on
conservation land
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looking at the range of recreational opportunities in the region, and
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advising on proposals to change the protective status or classification of
areas of national or international importance.
Skills and attribute requirements
Members are appointed as individuals for their experience, expertise, and links with the
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local community. Nominees may have knowledge of nature conservation, kaitiakitanga,
natural earth and marine sciences, mātauranga Māori, cultural heritage, tikanga, te ao
Māori, recreation, tourism, the interests of the local community, and features of
conservation land in the area.
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Nominees should have a well-developed interest in the work of DOC generally, and in
the rohe of the Board they seek appointment to. They will need to be willing and able to
keep abreast with policy and other developments impacting on DOC’s work and
relevant to the Board’s functions.
They will also need the ability to take a strategic view, work with others, read and
analyse draft material for clarity, participate in hearings, and weigh up differing
perspectives, within a conservation framework.
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Member time commitment
Each Board meets six times a year, usually for one day, with venues rotating around
their rohe. One or two field trips of one day’s duration may also be undertaken to
increase understanding of management considerations, particularly to sites where there
are conflicting values or high visitor pressure. Additional duties may be required
between meetings, especially associated with work on the CMS or a conservation
management plan.
The total time commitment is approximately 15 days per annum. Chairpersons, elected
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by each conservation board, can expect a higher time commitment. The term of
appointment is usually for three years.
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Fees and allowances
A daily meeting fee of $250 is paid. Direct expenses incurred to attend meetings or to
represent the Conservation Board, such as travel costs, are met directly by DOC or
reimbursed on an actual and reasonable basis.
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Next steps
Further information and an online nomination form can be found at
www.conservationboards.org.nz. As stated previously, the period for receiving
nominations closes at
5pm on Wednesday 31 January 2024. Nominees can expect to
hear the outcome of their nomination in June 2024.
Please advise if you will be applying for any of the boards so we can also endorse your
application.
Ia manuia
Ruta Lealamanua
Senior Advisor, Nominations & Governance
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Level 1, 101-103 The Terrace
PO Box 833, Wellington 6140, New Zealand
www.mpp.govt.nz
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Document 2
From:
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Subject:
REA Seeking Expressions of Interest for Real Estate Complaints Assessment Committee Members
Date:
Friday, 7 July 2023 5:16:25 pm
Importance:
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Real Estate Authority (REA) is currently seeking expressions of interest for positions on the REA
Complaints Assessment Committee panel, which is responsible for determining complaints about
the conduct of licensed real estate professionals.
REA are seeking a diverse pool of potential candidates who can bring legal, consumer affairs, real
estate knowledge and experience. People with perspectives from across New Zealand’s diverse
communities are encouraged to apply.
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The Complaints Assessment Committees play a critical role in promoting high standards
of conduct in New Zealand’s real estate industry.
Please click here to view the advert and information required.
Any expressions of interest can be directed to REA at [email address].
Ko rabwa
Priscilla
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