12044 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Written Question

Published date: 16 Apr 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	12044 (2026)
Question asked:	29 Mar 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister for Tourism and Hospitality
Minister replying:	Hon Louise Upston
Answer received:	12 Apr 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_12044_2026
Document guid:	efead007-8749-48c8-a3cf-b4d82e81108e

12044 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Tourism and Hospitality: 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 Louise Upston: As the responsible Minister for the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio since January 2025, I have appointed the following person: Board: Tourism New Zealand Appointee: Jane Patterson, Member Commencement date: 22 August 2025