78872 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Foreign Affairs

78872 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: What information regarding conflicts of interest is explicitly requested or expected to be declared as part of the appointment process for Crown boards within ministries, departments, and agencies for which the Minister is responsible?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: For any appointments to the Board of Trustees of the Asia New Zealand Foundation and the Board of Antarctica New Zealand, prospective candidates must declare all Government, Private Sector or Voluntary Sector Board appointments held, both current and/or previously. Candidates for Antarctica New Zealand’s Board must also declare any interests in areas relating to the organisations work, for example within science, logistics, or construction.