5528 (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:	5528 (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_05528_2026
Document guid:	4a33ba63-bfe3-4c11-ac92-631054e34fd3

5528 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Trade and Investment: Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of Chair of Invest New Zealand in mid 2025 and if so, who was on the selection panel?

Hon Todd McClay: A decision was made on a preferred candidate for the establishment board Chair, so no panel was required.