5450 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

Written Question

Published date: 05 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	5450 (2026)
Question asked:	19 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage
Minister replying:	Hon Paul Goldsmith
Answer received:	01 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_05450_2026
Document guid:	17aacedb-b848-4a47-b677-4b0cff17e3ab

5450 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage: How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the role of Chair of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Board, and how many, if any, were interviewed?

Hon Paul Goldsmith: Seven candidates were longlisted for the role of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Board Chair and two candidates were interviewed.