5526 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Trade and Investment

Written Question

Published date: 09 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	5526 (2026)
Question asked:	19 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister for Trade and Investment
Minister replying:	Hon Todd McClay
Answer received:	03 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_05526_2026
Document guid:	6d79b5b7-f964-48ab-ad0c-efbcfb363c1d

5526 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Trade and Investment: Why was Rob Morrison's appointment to the Chair of Invest New Zealand for a period of 6 months only, when he was appointed in mid 2025?

Hon Todd McClay: Mr Morrison was appointed as the interim Chair for a six-month term to oversee the establishment of Invest NZ.