5555 (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:	5555 (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_05555_2026
Document guid:	0961bdf8-5919-4181-921d-8f24a32e2315

5555 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Trade and Investment: How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the role of Chair of the Board of Invest New Zealand and how many, if any, were interviewed?

Hon Todd McClay: 12 candidates were considered. No interviews were undertaken.