13913 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Children

Written Question

Published date: 28 Apr 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	13913 (2026)
Question asked:	13 Apr 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister for Children
Minister replying:	Hon Karen Chhour
Answer received:	21 Apr 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_13913_2026
Document guid:	ef2fe083-71a3-43f0-8686-2a66c9d754e8

13913 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Children: What was the hiring process, if any, which led to the appointment of Christopher (Chris) Graveson to the Oranga Tamariki Ministerial advisory board?

Hon Karen Chhour: Mr Graveson’s appointment to the Oranga Tamariki Ministerial Advisory Board was confirmed by the standard Cabinet Appointments and Honours Committee (APH) and Cabinet processes.