Senior Appointments
New appointments to Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation nominating committee
Two new appointments have been made to the nominating committee for the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, alongside two reappointments.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis announced...
New appointments to University of Otago Council
Universities Minister, Shane Reti, has announced two new appointments to the University of Otago Council.
Chris Hopkins and Dr Peter Bramley will join the Council.
Mr...
Term extended for Serious Fraud Office Director
Karen Chang’s term as Director and Chief Executive of the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has been extended to 24 October 2027.
Deputy Public Service Commissioner,...
Interim board to lead Auckland Transport reform
Auckland Council has appointed an interim board to navigate Auckland’s transport CCO through the reform process to create a solely public-transport delivery organisation.
Auckland Councillors...
University of Auckland announces new vice-chancellor
Professor Nic Smith has been appointed vice-chancellor of Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland.
In a statement, the University said Professor Smith brings a sustained...
Kaipara council announces Mangawhai Harbour Working Group
Kaipara District Council has announced it is establishing a new working group to actively advocate for the health and functionality of Mangawhai Harbour and...
New strategy GM for Western Bay of Plenty council
Western Bay of Plenty District Council has announced the appointment of Annika Lane as its new General Manager Strategy and Community.
Ms Lane (pictured) returns...
Interim chief executive appointed for Kaipara council
Michael Day has been appointed as interim chief executive of Kaipara District Council, following the departure of Jason Marris after three and half years...
Minister announces SOE boards reappointments
State-Owned Enterprises Minister, Simeon Brown, has announced a number of reappointments to four companies in the State-Owned Enterprises portfolio.
At AsureQuality Ltd, Peter Landon-Lane has...
New Climate Change Ambassador named
Climate Change Minister, Simon Watts, has announced the appointment of Stuart Calman as New Zealand’s Climate Change Ambassador.
Mr Calman (pictured) is a senior diplomat...
New diplomatic appointments confirmed
Foreign Minister, Winston Peters, has announced two new diplomatic appointments.
Georgina Roberts (pictured, right) has been appointed as New Zealand's next High Commissioner to Papua...
Interim chief executive appointed to Central Hawke’s Bay council
Central Hawke’s Bay District Council has announced the appointment of Hawke’s Bay Regional Recovery Agency Chief Executive, Ross McLeod, as the interim leader for...
Chair appointed to Gas Security Fund expert panel
Gas and energy industry specialist, Andy Knight, has been named as chair of an expert panel appointed to advise the Government on projects applying...
Council appointments to Central Districts Water committee
Horowhenua District Council, Palmerston North City Council and Rangitīkei District Council have appointed their representatives to the region's new the new water services entity...
Dame Kerry accepts role with Tauranga City Council
Tauranga City Council has announced the appointment of Dame Kerry Prendergast as the Independent Chair of its Audit and Risk Committee for the 2026–2028...
