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12 March 2024
Hon Dr Shane Reti
Minister for Pacific Peoples
[Shane Reti request email]
Tēnā koe e Shane
Appointment to the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa - Creative NZ
This letter seeks to consult with you on an upcoming appointment to the Arts Council
of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa – Creative NZ (Council).
The  Council  is  established  to  encourage,  promote,  and  support  the  arts  in  New
Zealand for the benefit of all New Zealanders. It promotes the development of a New
Zealand  identity  in  the  arts;  allocates  funding  to  projects  for  professional  and
community arts; and upholds and promotes the rights of artists and the right of persons
to freedom in the practice of the arts.
Section 10(5) of the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa Act 2014 requires me
to appoint at least two members to the Council that are qualified by their knowledge of
the arts and the traditions or cultures of the Pacific Island peoples of New Zealand.
This  section  of  the  Act  also  requires  consultation  with  you,  as  Minister  for  Pacific
Peoples, before these members are appointed.
The term of one such member,  Caren Rangi, expires on 21 March 2024. Ms Rangi
was originally appointed as a member in 2014 and was appointed as Chair in 2021. I
am writing to seek your views on my proposed appointment of Jannita Pilisi to replace
Caren Rangi as a member of the Council for a full three-year term.
s9(2)(a)

I  look  forward  to  receiving  any  comments  you  may  have  on  this  proposal,  either
formally or informally, and would appreciate a response by 29 March 2024, in order
for  this  appointment  to  progress  through  Cabinet  at  the  Appointment  and  Honours
Committee meeting on 9 April 2024.
Nāku iti noa, nā
Hon Paul Goldsmith
Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

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From:
Shane Reti (MIN)
To:
Nelson Tiatia; Lu Avia
Subject:
FW: Letter from Hon Paul Goldsmith re Appointment to the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa - Creative NZ - SRC-1398
Date:
Friday, 15 March 2024 3:22:13 pm
Attachments:
image001.jpg
Letter from Hon Paul Goldsmith to Hon Shane Reti re appointment to CNZ.pdf
SRC-1398
Melisa Webster
Private Secretary Administration (Acting) | Office of Hon Dr Shane Reti
Minister of Health| Minister for Pacific Peoples | MP for Whangarei
s9(2)(a)
Email:
@ministers.govt.nz Website: www.Beehive,govt.nz
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand
From: Harriett Adams <[email address]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 2:54 PM
To: Shane Reti (MIN) <[email address]>
Subject: Letter from Hon Paul Goldsmith re Appointment to the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa - Creative NZ - SRC-
1398
Kia ora,
Please see attached a letter from Minister Goldsmith to Minister Reti regarding an appointment to the Arts Council of New
Zealand Toi Aotearoa.
Ngā mihi
Harriett Adams
Private Secretary – Arts, Culture and Heritage | Office of Hon Paul Goldsmith
Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage | Minister of Justice
Minister for State Owned Enterprises | Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations
s9(2)(a)
| Email: [email address] | www.beehive.govt.nz
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand
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From:
Nelson Tiatia
To:
Harriett Adams
Cc:
Jonathan Franklin; Lu Avia
Subject:
RE: Letter from Hon Paul Goldsmith re Appointment to the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa - Creative NZ
Date:
Monday, 18 March 2024 1:44:00 pm
Attachments:
image001.jpg
Talofa lava Harriet,
On behalf of Minister Reti, thank you for the letter from Minister Goldsmith regarding his proposal to appoint Jannita Pilisi to
the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa.
The Minister has no feedback and supports this appointment to the Council.
Thanks again,
Nelson Tiatia
Private Secretary Pacific Peoples | Office of Hon Dr Shane Reti
Minister of Health
Minister for Pacific Peoples
s9(2)(a)
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand
From: Harriett Adams <[email address]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2024 2:54 PM
To: Shane Reti (MIN) <[email address]>
Subject: Letter from Hon Paul Goldsmith re Appointment to the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa - Creative NZ - SRC-
1398
Kia ora,
Please see attached a letter from Minister Goldsmith to Minister Reti regarding an appointment to the Arts Council of New
Zealand Toi Aotearoa.
Ngā mihi
Harriett Adams
Private Secretary – Arts, Culture and Heritage | Office of Hon Paul Goldsmith
Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage | Minister of Justice
Minister for State Owned Enterprises | Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations
s9(2)(a)
| Email: [email address] | www.beehive.govt.nz
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand
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From:
Nelson Tiatia
To:
Thomas Wyatt; Jonathan Franklin
Cc:
Lu Avia
Subject:
FW: Acknowledging your request for official information: SROIA-135
Date:
Tuesday, 11 June 2024 4:04:00 pm
Attachments:
image001.jpg
RE Letter from Hon Paul Goldsmith re Appointment to the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa - Creative NZ .msg
FW Letter from Hon Paul Goldsmith re Appointment to the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa - Creative NZ - SRC-1398.msg
Hey team,
Regarding the below OIA, please find attached all correspondence the office has received and sent. If you have nothing else to
add from your end I can get the response drafted up for approval.
Nelson
Nelson Tiatia
Private Secretary Pacific Peoples | Office of Hon Dr Shane Reti
Minister of Health
Minister for Pacific Peoples
s9(2)(a)
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand
From: Shane Reti (MIN) <[email address]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2024 3:54 PM
To: 'Hugh J Coon' <[FYI request #27227 email]>
Subject: Acknowledging your request for official information: SROIA-135
Kia ora Hugh
Thank you for your request for official information under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act) to the Office of Hon Dr
Shane Reti. You requested:
I am requesting any and all correspondence you had on the appointment of Janitta Pilisi to Creative NZ board /any other
appointment. Any correspondence between you and her, or about her with other MPs, National Party officials and
bureaucrats etc,.
Please name where the nomination for Ms Janita Pillisi was made .DOIA24/073 stated “A list of 14 candidates was compiled
and one candidate was shortlisted and interviewed. Candidates were compiled by searching the Manatū Taonga register of
nominations, seeking nominations from Government population agencies and caucus colleagues. We received 18
nominations from the population agencies for positions on the Arts Council, including this position.” Was it a caucus
nomination, please provide all correspondence relating to it This includes any judgement in relation to her role as a National
Party Director.
Please make sure you including the decision making materials you received in relation to the appointment please and advice
on conflict of interest etc,. all information received pertaining to the appointment
Please name those consulted with and all correspondence relating to preparation of this OIA reply.
The reference number for your request is: SROIA-135
As required under the Official Information Act 1982, the Office will endeavour to respond to your request no later than 20
working days after the day your request was received. You can expect a response by 10 July 2024.
Under section 28(3) of the Act you have the right to ask the Ombudsman to review any decisions made under this request. The
Ombudsman may be contacted by email at: [email address] or by calling 0800 802 602.
Ngā mihi
Office of Hon Dr Shane Reti
Minister of Health
Minister for Pacific Peoples

Email: [email address]
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand
-----Original Message-----
From: Hugh J Coon <[FYI request #27227 email]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2024 3:18 PM
To: Shane Reti (MIN) <[email address]>
Subject: SROIA-135: Official Information request - appointment arts council consultation Janita Pillisi
Dear doctor Min. Shane roti,
as minister of pacific peoples you had to be consulted with on the appointment of Janita Pillisi to Arts Council. She replaces the
seats of member Caren Rangi. Member Rangi (Retired) was appointed under Section 10(5) of the Arts Council of New Zealand
Toi Aotearoa Act 1994 which two persons must be appointed under consultation with the Minister for Pacific Peoples, having
regard of their knowledge of arts and traditions or cultures of the Pacific Island Peoples. (quoted from 23 May 24 DOIA24/073)
I am requesting any and all correspondence you had on the appointment of Janitta Pilisi to Creative NZ board /any other
appointment. Any correspondence between you and her, or about her with other MPs, National Party officials and bureaucrats
etc,.
Please name where the nomination for Ms Janita Pillisi was made .DOIA24/073 stated “A list of 14 candidates was compiled
and one candidate was shortlisted and interviewed. Candidates were compiled by searching the Manatū Taonga register of
nominations, seeking nominations from Government population agencies and caucus colleagues. We received 18 nominations
from the population agencies for positions on the Arts Council, including this position.” Was it a caucus nomination, please
provide all correspondence relating to it This includes any judgement in relation to her role as a National Party Director.
Please make sure you including the decision making materials you received in relation to the appointment please and advice
on conflict of interest etc,. all information received pertaining to the appointment
Please name those consulted with and all correspondence relating to preparation of this OIA reply.
Sincerely
Hugh J Coon
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From:
Nelson Tiatia
To:
Andrea Harris
Subject:
FW: Acknowledging your request for official information: SROIA-135
Date:
Tuesday, 11 June 2024 4:16:00 pm
Attachments:
image001.jpg
RE Letter from Hon Paul Goldsmith re Appointment to the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa - Creative NZ .msg
FW Letter from Hon Paul Goldsmith re Appointment to the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa - Creative NZ - SRC-1398.msg
Hey Andrea,
As per below OIA and chain, can you confirm whether any correspondence related to this appointment was sent or received
from your end? My understanding is only the attached falls within the scope of this request but keen to confirm.
Nelson
Nelson Tiatia
Private Secretary Pacific Peoples | Office of Hon Dr Shane Reti
Minister of Health
Minister for Pacific Peoples
s9(2)(a)
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand
From: Nelson Tiatia
Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2024 4:05 PM
To: Thomas Wyatt <[email address]>; Jonathan Franklin <[email address]>
Cc: Lu Avia <[email address]>
Subject: FW: Acknowledging your request for official information: SROIA-135
Hey team,
Regarding the below OIA, please find attached all correspondence the office has received and sent. If you have nothing else to
add from your end I can get the response drafted up for approval.
Nelson
Nelson Tiatia
Private Secretary Pacific Peoples | Office of Hon Dr Shane Reti
Minister of Health
Minister for Pacific Peoples
s9(2)(a)
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand
From: Shane Reti (MIN) <[email address]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2024 3:54 PM
To: 'Hugh J Coon' <[FYI request #27227 email]>
Subject: Acknowledging your request for official information: SROIA-135
Kia ora Hugh
Thank you for your request for official information under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act) to the Office of Hon Dr
Shane Reti. You requested:
I am requesting any and all correspondence you had on the appointment of Janitta Pilisi to Creative NZ board /any other
appointment. Any correspondence between you and her, or about her with other MPs, National Party officials and
bureaucrats etc,.
Please name where the nomination for Ms Janita Pillisi was made .DOIA24/073 stated “A list of 14 candidates was compiled
and one candidate was shortlisted and interviewed. Candidates were compiled by searching the Manatū Taonga register of
nominations, seeking nominations from Government population agencies and caucus colleagues. We received 18
nominations from the population agencies for positions on the Arts Council, including this position.” Was it a caucus

nomination, please provide all correspondence relating to it This includes any judgement in relation to her role as a National
Party Director.
Please make sure you including the decision making materials you received in relation to the appointment please and advice
on conflict of interest etc,. all information received pertaining to the appointment
Please name those consulted with and all correspondence relating to preparation of this OIA reply.
The reference number for your request is: SROIA-135
As required under the Official Information Act 1982, the Office will endeavour to respond to your request no later than 20
working days after the day your request was received. You can expect a response by 10 July 2024.
Under section 28(3) of the Act you have the right to ask the Ombudsman to review any decisions made under this request. The
Ombudsman may be contacted by email at: [email address] or by calling 0800 802 602.
Ngā mihi
Office of Hon Dr Shane Reti
Minister of Health
Minister for Pacific Peoples
Email: [email address]
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand
-----Original Message-----
From: Hugh J Coon <[FYI request #27227 email]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2024 3:18 PM
To: Shane Reti (MIN) <[email address]>
Subject: SROIA-135: Official Information request - appointment arts council consultation Janita Pillisi
Dear doctor Min. Shane roti,
as minister of pacific peoples you had to be consulted with on the appointment of Janita Pillisi to Arts Council. She replaces the
seats of member Caren Rangi. Member Rangi (Retired) was appointed under Section 10(5) of the Arts Council of New Zealand
Toi Aotearoa Act 1994 which two persons must be appointed under consultation with the Minister for Pacific Peoples, having
regard of their knowledge of arts and traditions or cultures of the Pacific Island Peoples. (quoted from 23 May 24 DOIA24/073)
I am requesting any and all correspondence you had on the appointment of Janitta Pilisi to Creative NZ board /any other
appointment. Any correspondence between you and her, or about her with other MPs, National Party officials and bureaucrats
etc,.
Please name where the nomination for Ms Janita Pillisi was made .DOIA24/073 stated “A list of 14 candidates was compiled
and one candidate was shortlisted and interviewed. Candidates were compiled by searching the Manatū Taonga register of
nominations, seeking nominations from Government population agencies and caucus colleagues. We received 18 nominations
from the population agencies for positions on the Arts Council, including this position.” Was it a caucus nomination, please
provide all correspondence relating to it This includes any judgement in relation to her role as a National Party Director.
Please make sure you including the decision making materials you received in relation to the appointment please and advice
on conflict of interest etc,. all information received pertaining to the appointment
Please name those consulted with and all correspondence relating to preparation of this OIA reply.
Sincerely
Hugh J Coon
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From:
Nelson Tiatia
To:
[FYI request #27227 email]
Cc:
Paul Goldsmith (MIN); Shane Reti (MIN)
Subject:
RE: Acknowledging your request for official information: SROIA-135
Date:
Wednesday, 19 June 2024 1:26:00 pm
Attachments:
image001.jpg
Kia ora Hugh,
Thank you again for your request for official information under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act) to the Office of Hon
Dr Shane Reti.
The Office is unable to answer the following part of your request because it does not hold information on where the
nomination for Ms Janita Pillisi was made:
Please name where the nomination for Ms Janita Pillisi was made .DOIA24/073 stated “A list of 14 candidates was compiled
and one candidate was shortlisted and interviewed. Candidates were compiled by searching the Manatū Taonga register of
nominations, seeking nominations from Government population agencies and caucus colleagues. We received 18
nominations from the population agencies for positions on the Arts Council, including this position.” Was it a caucus
nomination, please provide all correspondence relating to it This includes any judgement in relation to her role as a National
Party Director.
Given this part of your request is more closely connected with the functions of the Minister for Arts, Culture, and Heritage, it
has been transferred to Minister Goldsmith’s office for response under section 14(b)(ii) of the OIA.
As required under the Official Information Act 1982, the Office will endeavour to respond to the remaining parts of your
request no later than 20 working days after the day your request was received. You can expect a response by 10 July 2024.
Under section 28(3) of the Act you have the right to ask the Ombudsman to review any decisions made under this request. The
Ombudsman may be contacted by email at: [email address] or by calling 0800 802 602.
Ngā mihi,
Nelson Tiatia
Private Secretary Pacific Peoples | Office of Hon Dr Shane Reti
Minister of Health
Minister for Pacific Peoples
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand
From: Shane Reti (MIN) <[email address]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2024 3:54 PM
To: 'Hugh J Coon' <[FYI request #27227 email]>
Subject: Acknowledging your request for official information: SROIA-135
Kia ora Hugh
Thank you for your request for official information under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act) to the Office of Hon Dr
Shane Reti. You requested:
I am requesting any and all correspondence you had on the appointment of Janitta Pilisi to Creative NZ board /any other
appointment. Any correspondence between you and her, or about her with other MPs, National Party officials and
bureaucrats etc,.
Please name where the nomination for Ms Janita Pillisi was made .DOIA24/073 stated “A list of 14 candidates was compiled
and one candidate was shortlisted and interviewed. Candidates were compiled by searching the Manatū Taonga register of
nominations, seeking nominations from Government population agencies and caucus colleagues. We received 18
nominations from the population agencies for positions on the Arts Council, including this position.” Was it a caucus
nomination, please provide all correspondence relating to it This includes any judgement in relation to her role as a National
Party Director.

Please make sure you including the decision making materials you received in relation to the appointment please and advice
on conflict of interest etc,. all information received pertaining to the appointment
Please name those consulted with and all correspondence relating to preparation of this OIA reply.
The reference number for your request is: SROIA-135
As required under the Official Information Act 1982, the Office will endeavour to respond to your request no later than 20
working days after the day your request was received. You can expect a response by 10 July 2024.
Under section 28(3) of the Act you have the right to ask the Ombudsman to review any decisions made under this request. The
Ombudsman may be contacted by email at: [email address] or by calling 0800 802 602.
Ngā mihi
Office of Hon Dr Shane Reti
Minister of Health
Minister for Pacific Peoples
Email: [email address]
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand
-----Original Message-----
From: Hugh J Coon <[FYI request #27227 email]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2024 3:18 PM
To: Shane Reti (MIN) <[email address]>
Subject: SROIA-135: Official Information request - appointment arts council consultation Janita Pillisi
Dear doctor Min. Shane roti,
as minister of pacific peoples you had to be consulted with on the appointment of Janita Pillisi to Arts Council. She replaces the
seats of member Caren Rangi. Member Rangi (Retired) was appointed under Section 10(5) of the Arts Council of New Zealand
Toi Aotearoa Act 1994 which two persons must be appointed under consultation with the Minister for Pacific Peoples, having
regard of their knowledge of arts and traditions or cultures of the Pacific Island Peoples. (quoted from 23 May 24 DOIA24/073)
I am requesting any and all correspondence you had on the appointment of Janitta Pilisi to Creative NZ board /any other
appointment. Any correspondence between you and her, or about her with other MPs, National Party officials and bureaucrats
etc,.
Please name where the nomination for Ms Janita Pillisi was made .DOIA24/073 stated “A list of 14 candidates was compiled
and one candidate was shortlisted and interviewed. Candidates were compiled by searching the Manatū Taonga register of
nominations, seeking nominations from Government population agencies and caucus colleagues. We received 18 nominations
from the population agencies for positions on the Arts Council, including this position.” Was it a caucus nomination, please
provide all correspondence relating to it This includes any judgement in relation to her role as a National Party Director.
Please make sure you including the decision making materials you received in relation to the appointment please and advice
on conflict of interest etc,. all information received pertaining to the appointment
Please name those consulted with and all correspondence relating to preparation of this OIA reply.
Sincerely
Hugh J Coon
-------------------------------------------------------------------
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From:
Harriett Adams
To:
Nelson Tiatia
Cc:
Paul Goldsmith (MIN)
Subject:
RE: Acknowledging your request for official information: SROIA-135
Date:
Thursday, 20 June 2024 4:46:38 pm
Attachments:
image001.jpg
Hi Nelson,
Apologies for the delay.
Our recommendation is to redact Jannita’s bio, the final two indented paragraphs on the first page of the letter, under 9(2)(a).
Ngā mihi
Harriett Adams
Private Secretary – Arts, Culture and Heritage | Office of Hon Paul Goldsmith
Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage | Minister of Justice
Minister for State Owned Enterprises | Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations
Minister for Media and Communications
s9(2)(a)
| Email: [email address] | www.beehive.govt.nz
1, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand
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summary would list: date, time (start and finish), brief description, location, who the meeting was with, and the portfolio. If you attend a meeting with the Minister on behalf of an organisation, the
name of the organisation will be released. If you are a senior staff member at an organisation, or meet with the Minister in your personal capacity, your name may also be released. The location
of the meeting will be released, unless it is a private residence. The proactive release will be consistent with the provisions in the Official Information Act, including privacy considerations. Under
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From: Nelson Tiatia <[email address]>
Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2024 4:18 PM
To: Harriett Adams <[email address]>
Cc: Paul Goldsmith (MIN) <[email address]>
Subject: RE: Acknowledging your request for official information: SROIA-135
Hey Harriet,
How are you going on your end with proposed redactions?
Nelson
Nelson Tiatia
Private Secretary Pacific Peoples | Office of Hon Dr Shane Reti
Minister of Health
Minister for Pacific Peoples
s9(2)(a)
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand
From: Harriett Adams <[email address]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2024 12:52 PM
To: Nelson Tiatia <[email address]>
Cc: Paul Goldsmith (MIN) <[email address]>
Subject: RE: Acknowledging your request for official information: SROIA-135
Kia ora Nelson,
We are happy to accept the highlighted portion of the OIA request.
With regard to the letter, we are completing a similar OIA request currently, and we’d like to ensure the redactions are
consistent. Could I come back to you COP tomorrow with any suggested redactions?
Ngā mihi

Harriett Adams
Private Secretary – Arts, Culture and Heritage | Office of Hon Paul Goldsmith
Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage | Minister of Justice
Minister for State Owned Enterprises | Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations
Minister for Media and Communications
s9(2)(a)
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From: Nelson Tiatia <[email address]>
Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2024 10:07 AM
To: Harriett Adams <[email address]>
Cc: Paul Goldsmith (MIN) <[email address]>
Subject: FW: Acknowledging your request for official information: SROIA-135
Hi Harriet,
I hope this email finds you well!
Our office is responding to the OIA request below, and would like to consult you on the following points:
We are unable to answer the highlighted section because nominations to the Arts Council are not the responsibility of
the Minister for Pacific Peoples. Given the highlighted section is more closely connected with the functions of your
portfolio, would your office be willing to accept transfer of it under section 14(b)(ii) of the OIA?
The correspondence requested would include the attached letter received from your office seeking consultation on the
appointment of Janita Pillisi; does your office have any concerns with this being released as part of the OIA response?
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Nelson
Nelson Tiatia
Private Secretary Pacific Peoples | Office of Hon Dr Shane Reti
Minister of Health
Minister for Pacific Peoples
s9(2)(a)
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand
From: Shane Reti (MIN) <[email address]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2024 3:54 PM
To: 'Hugh J Coon' <[FYI request #27227 email]>
Subject: Acknowledging your request for official information: SROIA-135
Kia ora Hugh
Thank you for your request for official information under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act) to the Office of Hon Dr
Shane Reti. You requested:
I am requesting any and all correspondence you had on the appointment of Janitta Pilisi to Creative NZ board /any other
appointment. Any correspondence between you and her, or about her with other MPs, National Party officials and
bureaucrats etc,.
Please name where the nomination for Ms Janita Pillisi was made .DOIA24/073 stated “A list of 14 candidates was compiled
and one candidate was shortlisted and interviewed. Candidates were compiled by searching the Manatū Taonga register of
nominations, seeking nominations from Government population agencies and caucus colleagues. We received 18
nominations from the population agencies for positions on the Arts Council, including this position.” Was it a caucus

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