5448 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation

Written Question

Published date: 09 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	5448 (2026)
Question asked:	19 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation
Minister replying:	Hon Chris Bishop
Answer received:	04 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_05448_2026
Document guid:	cea23997-5ef8-4be9-975d-b711b5defa7f

5448 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation: How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the role of Chair of Sport and Recreation New Zealand (Sport NZ) Board and how many, if any, were interviewed?

Hon Chris Bishop: As Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation, I am not responsible for appointing the Chair Sport and Recreation New Zealand. I refer the member to Reply 5405 (2026).