16509 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Local Government

Written Question

Published date: 03 May 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	16509 (2026)
Question asked:	19 Apr 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister of Local Government
Minister replying:	Hon Simon Watts
Answer received:	28 Apr 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_16509_2026
Document guid:	54deaac3-55a2-4c88-89a8-02cf3d637f07

16509 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister of Local Government: Was the position advertised for the appointment made to a board role where the appointee was not drawn from a shortlist provided to you as the responsible Minister?

Hon Simon Watts: Yes, the position was advertised.