11965 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Children

11965 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Children: Since 27 November 2023, what persons, if any, have been appointed to a board role position that wasn't on a shortlist provided to you as responsible Minister?

Hon Karen Chhour: I have made one set of board appointments since 27 November 2023. This was the reestablishment and reappointment of the Oranga Tamariki Ministerial Advisory Board, which included the reappointment of the five previous members and the appointment of Mr Graveson as a new Board member. These appointments did not require a shortlist to be provided to me. The six members of the Board are: • Tā (Sir) Mark Solomon – Chair • Dame Naida Glavish • Shannon Pakura • Alfred (Alf) Filipaina • Ruth Jones • Christopher (Chris) Graveson