5527 (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:	5527 (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_05527_2026
Document guid:	b6db4ec8-4b40-4732-a599-3dbe1fe1d06a

5527 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Trade and Investment: How, if at all, was the role of Chair of Invest New Zealand advertised prior to Rob Morrison's appointment in mid 2025?

Hon Todd McClay: A targeted search was carried out to make an interim appointment.