17 Office of Hon Paul Goldsmith Minister for Ternary qucatlon, Skills and Employment Munster oi Sclerlte and lnnovatlon rm Regulatory Reform AUG 2017 Thank you tor your Official Informatlon Act request. received on 6 July 2017. You requested: On 6 July 2017, it was reported that you had appointed Kate Wilkinson as to the board of Landcare Research. I would like to request the following information under the Official Information Act 1982: all advice relating to the appointment, In particular, am interested in the person specification [or the role (if any), whether the position was advertised, how possible candidates were identified, how the successful candidate entered the process response to advertisement, selection from database, advice from Minister), how many candidates were considered, and how many were shortlisted, now many were interviewed, whether any conflicts of interest were identified, and how much they will be paid, Information Belng Released Please lind enclosed the following documents: De siun Item Date Document Description I 1 8 February 2017 Treasury Report T2016l1998 Crown Release part Research Institutes: Commencement of 2017 Board Appointment Round 2 5 February 2017 Annex Ito T2016l1998 (Landcal'e Research Release In part part only) 3 5 February 2017 Annex II to 2016/1998 (Landcare Research Release in lull pan only) 4 a February 2017 Annex to 2016/1998 (Landcare Research Release relevant pan only) lnlormatlon in iuli 5 8 February 2017 Annex IV to 2016/1998 (Landcare Research Release in full pan only) 6 Apnl 2017 Summary of previous declslons Release in pan 9 May 2017 Treasury Repon T2017l704:crown Research Release part Candidate Short-listing for 2017 Appointment Round 8, 9 May 2017 Annex to (Landcare Research Release in part pan only) Prlvalc Bag 180'", 6150, New Zealand Telephune 64 4 817 6828 64 4 SW 5328 9. 9 May 2017 Annex ll to (Landcare Research Release in part part only) 10. 9 May 2017 Annex to (Landcare Research Release relevant part only) information in full 11. 14 June 2017 Treasury Report Crown Release in part Research Institutes: Update after Due Diligence and Documentation to Confirm Appointments 12. 14 June 2017 Annex I to (Landcare Research Release in part part only 13. 14 June 2017 Annex II to (Kate Wilkinson part Release in part only) 14. 14 June 2017 Annex to Release relevant information in full 15. 19 June 2017 Aide Memoire: Crown Research Institutes: Release relevant Board Appointments (at APH Committee 20 information in full June 2017) I have decided to release the relevant parts of the documents listed above, subject to information being withheld under one or more of the following sections of the Official Information Act, as applicable: 0 section to protect the privacy of natural persons, including that of deceased natural persons; and - section to maintain the effective conduct of public affairs through the free and frank expression of opinions. In making my decision, I have considered the public interest considerations in section 9(1) of the Official Information Act. Please note that sections of the documents being released have been removed as they relate to other companies? appointments and as such are not relevant to your OIA request. Other information Requested Was the position advertised? Yes, on the Treasury website. How possible candidates were identi?ed? The candidates were drawn from nominations made and from the Treasury?s database of potential board candidates. How did the successful candidate enter the process? The successful candidate was nominated by me. How many candidates were considered? 116 candidates were considered for the position. How many were shortlisted? How many were interviewed? Four candidates were shortlisted and interviewed. Whether any conflicts of interest were identified? In relation to Kate Wilkinson, potential conflicts might arise from the candidate?s role as Environment Court Commissioner. The Chair is confident that any conflict will be manageable within the company?s conflict management regime. How much will they be paid? The remuneration for Landcare board members is $23,944. This reply addresses the information you requested. You have the right to ask the Ombudsman to investigate and review my decision. Yours sin Ho Paul Goldsmith Mi ister of Science and Innovation Item 1 Page 1 of 53 THE TREASURY Kailohutohu Kaupapa Rawa Treasury Report: Crown Research Institutes: Commencement of/2017 Board Appointment Round AK m7 . Date: 8 February 2017 Report No: @16/1998 File 0 La. fr) \t it] Action Sought i At 3 Action Soughk?/ P/KWadline Minister of Finance . For your' Qi??v None I (Hon Steven Joyce) Minister of Science and $5 for As soon as practicable Innovation appointme (Hon Paul Goldsmith) QN I Contact for Teleph?h??cusstc?QEqured) Name LEIQJ Telephone 1st Contact Penny Stonyer 5 Advi rnance 04 890 7441 I 0/0ij va?FId PerfcmanG I Ngaire Be Team ermance O4 917 6074 and or?) ce . Actions fort the Em of Science and Innovation? 5 Office Staff (if required) V) Send attache soon as possible. Return the si @9530 rt to Treasury. Note any feedback on the quality of the report Enclosure: Yes (attached) Treasury13602234v1 APPOINTMENT-IN-CONFIDENCE Item 1 Page 2 of 53 Treasury Report: Crown Research Institutes: Commencement of 2017 Board Appointment Round Executive Summary (4 This report provides you with information and background materiaI/Ifm the 201 Crown Research Institutes (CRIs) board appointment round. ,5 x' The appointment process is run on behalf of the Minist ,efauSIness Innova?tIo and Employment (MBIE) by Treasury. The appointment processmreeds to mmeoie as soon as practicable to enable individual positions to be fully considered and {asp as before terms expire on 30 June 2017. Ir Ixyr 1w," f. Attached are individual company summaries dep?ons that need to be made in due course and providing you with MBIE sandil'r?asury elimina recommendations. On the company summary pages you have/theopportunity to :eu?s your preliminary intentions on the positions under consideration {3 Please note that any appointments or reappomtme?~?ll fall within the pre-election period, and it has been practice for govergents to exercga restraint In making significant appointments during the pre/eict Iperiod. Material r-i'et covered by your - - as) *w Recommends Action. {:Ql?xv/ 1 We res?tamend that youQ\ a note that tits/re area-total of 24 positions included in the 2017 CRI and REANNZ board appomtmerit remit which expire 30 June 2017 including three Chair positions note that any appointments or reappointments will fall within the pre-election period of restrain Matenwcovered by your request note the Cabinet approved appointment process which is outlined in paragraph 8 note the company summary pages attached (Annex I) which detail each board?s membership, company performance, director pro?les and upcoming activity note that it will be necessary to commence the appointment process as soon as practicable to enable positions to be fully considered and resolved before terms expire 30 June 2017 T201611998 Crown Research Institutes: Commencement of 2017 Board Appointment Round Page 2 APPOINTMENT-IN-CONFIDENCE Item 1 Page 3 of 53 note the content of the attached position specifications (Annex II), which - once you have formally agreed to - will allow the requisite consultation process to begin (with Caucus colleagues I support parties nominating agencies and by placing on the Treasury director candidate database) note that attached is an overview of positions under consideration in the 2017 appointment round (Annex i note that attached are short biographies of all current boar? members note that you met with Treasury and MBIE of?cials on Quandary 2017 and discuSSed your views on the appointment process and informatiahy guyequired prior?to' 1 commencing the appointment process an b6: note that if you are ready to give us your preliminaryln \entlons a} this time please indicate your wishes on the company summar?kges note that once you have had time to re Mine? encloseimaeual we will seek your formal approval to commence the ap ointment round 69(2)(a) rs Q's note that this report hashotbeian sent to @120 Associate Minister of Finance because the delegations have notbqen/hnahsedryetNgaire Best If) Team Leade?Gtvmance and Performance X1 4.x if?" TV 53:? a I Hon Paul Gol Sy?mrf?\ Minister of cienbennd Innovation ?135:5:5> x. T201611998 Crown Research Institutes: Commencement of 2017 Board Appointment Round Page 3 Item 1 Page 4 of 53 APPOINTMENT-IN-CONFIDENCE Treasury Report: Crown Research Institutes: Commencement of 2017 Board Appointment Round Purpose of Report 1. This report provides you with information and background material on the 2017 CRI board appointment round. I 2 <1 :v'xfx fir. Background Your Science and Innovation Portfolio includes setten Is and REA?vZ/for which board appointments are supported by Treas in coitsultation?iiritti as the lead monitor of the CRIS These boards currenty?avtee total membeshrp of 54 directors. The 2017 appointment round for the 6.1% REANNaa?aws 24 director positions with terms ending on 30 Jun 1 ThisKee three Chair positions. Material not- covered by your- request IAN Company summary pages are provided as Aug: summary pages provide you with information on Board compe?ition and pany performance and upcoming activity and and Trees *3 in terms of retirements and reap ir?rq tt?ents. Pleas??at?that all reappointments will fall within the pre-election perIiIo Iotrest? raint th, we have included the option to shorten the reappointmept- Fine! one yeaII; ls) attached are short biographies of all current Board Ime {Annex IV) 3/ If you are readNoprowde us Wi?t ysur preliminary intentions you are invited to indicate you prai?erences o?the summary pages. Please note that those decisions can berevi ite?d and adjusted tthp'ughout the process. ethb provided positi speci?cations for boards where new directors are likely tdtj?e requuedt?nnew I). Once you have reviewed the background material and egnfitmed your dad iens' to call for nominations these position specifications will ?"allowt requisite Icen?Ultation process to begin (with Caucus colleagues I support parties nommating' agencies and by placing on the Treasury director candidate database Appointments Process Summary 8. Cabinet approved a process for consideration of Crown company board appointments in 1999. Key elements of the appointment process are summarised below, essentially in chronological order, although some steps may occur concurrently at any given time: 0 Treasury identifies forthcoming term ends and develops a skills profile and succession needs for each board in consultation with MBIE and the Chairs. 0 Chairs advise preferences for succession. Crown Research Institutes: Commencement of 2017 Board Appointment Round Page 4 APPOINTMENT-IN-CONFIDENCE Item 1 Page 5 of 53 Minister agrees skills profile and provides an early indication of likely reappointments and retirements. - Minister calls for nominations from colleagues and Treasury calls for nominations from the representative agencies (Te Puni Kokiri, Ministry for Women, Ministry for Paci?c Peoples and Of?ce of Ethnic Communities). Treasury lists positions on its online candidate database. Chairs are asked for any nominees. Treasury reviews its database to identify candidates, conducts a search for suitably qualified nominees and consults with MBIE. If?: 0 Treasury compiles long- -lists of options in consultation/With MBIE Minister short- lists those candidates to be interviewed. .: a Treasury MBIE and Chairs conduct due candidates. As) if a 0 Treasury and MBIE provide preferred? ?anpidates to Minister. Minister confirms final preferences, Minister mndt?ds any final checks with colleagues. ,3 if: .3.) . Treasury completes background; attacks and fir?:\ ferehce checks if required. 0 Minister takes Cabinet and Caucus. - Decisions are con?rmed ailjnvolved a/eho?fied of outcome. 9. The timeline proposed>io\the for new appointments is set out below. I Table 1. Propospf??leli ig/ for newzap/pomt?ments Action .15.) Dates Minister agrees @?g?ills prof February 2017 consultation February early March 2017 W?s??blists amazes/X Mid March 2017 A I i?f??enc?e '"te?istgd April 2017 \Minjs?r con?r?iaiwointment decisions Early May 2017 APH, Caty?ea?ufs 23 May 2017 (target APH) New (y?itnig commence 1 July 2017 32 .7 10. The Malice proposed for the appointment process for reappointments 15 set out below Table 2. Proposed timeline for reappointments Action Dates Minister con?rms reappointment decisions Mid March 2017 Candidates informed and background checks Early April 2017 completed APH, Cabinet, Caucus 11 April 2017 (target APH) Director terms commence 1 July 2017 Crown Research Institutes: Commencement of 2017 Board Appointment Round Page 5 APPOINTMENT-IN-CONFIDENCE item 1 Page 6 of 53 APPOINTMENT-IN-CONFIDENCE Appointments in the pre?election period 11. It has been the practice for governments to exercise restraint in making significant appointments in the pre-election period (three months prior to a general election). Appointments that are not considered to be signi?cant may proceed in the usual way. if a significant appointment falls due in the pre-election period, or in the immediate post-election period, the Minister responsible for the appointment should consider: . allowing the appointee to remain in off ce past the expiry date of his or appointment e. defer the appointment or reappomtmemdeCISIon) If the governing legislation allows thatwhether a short term appointment reappomtment nor an actmg?aptpoimment can be made. .K 12. The Cabinet Office have advised that they will hie?Leensideriag- hen h1e appointment commences or falls due rather than when/thy appointment is sr?rgsented to the Appointments and Honours Committ (serif: eCpTe-electidh will commence in late June and therefore all positions in?hs\t1\ct1rrentrodnd\ar with a term end date of 30 June. \f 13. Whether or not the proposed reappotntments w?s?gonsidered significant Is a matter of interpretation and Ultimately Minis scfetion. On the company summary pages we haveinclu?e? Treas BIE 5 recommendation regarding the length of the term 3 am had not been caught by the pre- election period as wellasa term should you consider any of .1. these i . II xii/?35?, .J Diversity . 5 5.1rreht ?eHiographics of the RI and REANNZ boards are detailed In the follo \tab . for and REANNZ directors as at February 2017 Ethnicity f? Ff?) Male Female Totals afopean 31 16 47 Maori [x 3 2 5 ome?gia?spea?ed 1 1 2 163:) \9 35 19 54 (100%) 15. They parcentage of women on the Science and Innovation Portfolio boards administered by Treasury increased from 34.5% in 2013 to 38.2% as at November 2014 and 38.9% as at November 2015. The percentage has decreased to currently 35.2%. We will continue to focus on opportunities to improve the gender balance of the portfolio as we go through the appointment process, in line with the Government's objective of having 45% female representation on public sector boards. 16. Of the and REANNZ directors, 9.3% identify as Maori which is a decrease from 11.1% at the same time last year. No directors are currently identified as having a Pacific island or Asian background. T201611998 Crown Research institutes: Commencement of 2017 Board Appointment Round Page 6 APPOINTMENT-IN-CONFIDENCE Item 1 Page 7 of 53 Next Steps 17. Consultation Once you have had time to review the attached material we will seek your formal approval to commence the appointment process and provide you with a detailed timetable of when key decisions will need to be made to ensure the appointments are made before terms expire in June 2017. We will also provide letters for you to sign to your Caucus and support party colleagues calling for nominations. ?113%. 18. 19. x/ MBIE has been consulted on the content of this rep :a?hd?s the lead Yuk/tor of the will be closely involved in the appointmenK 9 nd the ?fonqhat/Igi of recommendations to you. ntiu?d consu/tationwfh Sir Peter Gluckman Chief Science Advisor specig liyfo; the solence :pss?tions and we will be seeking his involvementagain in thistle r1. (I .1'1 Previous CRI appointment processes hearings1 Attached Documents (\{Fgw N. x. 20. Attached to this report are; T2016l1998 Crown Research Institutes: Commencement of 2017 Board Appointment Round Annexl: Summariiasgag?} ach board, d9 board membership and short biographies for eavirector bo ormance and providing commentary on upcoming boahgdxaot ?yforyour?p a! and comment where indicated. Annex ll/Pesl?lspem?catigns Tar boards where new directors are likely to be require/fl? Ff?? (Vim-"1) I?qunexllf (?llerview of positpns under consideration in the 2017 CRI appointment :ndfj/ . \n ?1 1 ?An??x IV: gr phies of all current board members. g??ex wititj?? ,Qbe? Page 7 Item 2 Page 8 of 53 @tb CRI Board Appointment Round 2017 Landcare Research- UPCOMING BOARD ACTIVITY Summary . The terms of the Chair Jane Taylor and directors Gavan HerlihymEmIly Parkig?? Steve Saunders are due to expire in 2017 reappointment. continuity for the . Ms Taylor will have served three years on ma?a; Dr Emily Parker is also recomme Board. d/ IS for ?t>r reappoinfne'?e?bto provide . Please note that due to the reappointments?within the/?ction period of restraint we included the option to shorten the? rga ojntment temkgl ne year. 0 Mr Saunders has accepted a directorp intention to resign from the LandcareR . Mr Herlihy who will have served/\SIxarears MSW reappointment. . Treasury recommends searchi understandmg of MaorI /ogo June 2017 (J f; \g . Note that the reappointments will fall within the pre-el?ctiort period otres?traii'f . Agree to the reappointment of Chair Jane Taytg?nfdpaterm of 0 one year up to 30 June 2018 ?a gieeYdrsag 0 three years up to 30 June 2020 QAgree/dis/Zeg V) 0 Agree to the reappointment of dIrecto\r\3?EmIly Parkes term of 0 one year up to 30 June 2% Lil"! IgeeWsagree. 0 three years up to 30 June 2 eff/disagree. 2?leng . Note that director Gav?aw?erlitiy doeskrtet? Seek/reappointment 0 Note that Steve [aqum intends?o?? from the Landcare Research Board at the end of Februa 2131??ij . s9(2)(a) we? $9 for nommatre?a? for two replacement directors Agree/disagree? . Agree to s?ai'ctr fol/candidates with skills and experience in the following: understanding of Mam/tibia egrnmunities and business knowledge and experience in agribusiness and/or p- sector and strong financial management skills and acumen. Agree/disagree. Treasury:3602294v1 In con?dence Item 3 Page 11 of 53 @b d? or mamas, - . Manaaki E: EMPLOYMENT landmine Research HIKI NA WHAKATUTUKI handmtoim Mumpa Rana Landcare Research New Zealand goarq Position Specification f/ Board skiil requirements In addition to basic skills In governance, management, companWawr and fInaHCIai matters this board requires directors with a sound understanding/BR: piied sci research and development. Directors with a deep understanding (of Ma commu ifis: ?ibusiness and development would be of particular interest, as well as dir?ctors with expertise in ?nancial management and/or the agribusiness/primary se or? Expertise infcornmercialisation and/or start up enterprises would also be of interest. r?e 6?Tf Nominees for a directorship should have the/?necessary skiH (and? xperience to enable them to meet the requirements of a director In the Com a es ct 1993 and other relevant legislation; and have the demonstrated 5k tloontributethoard level decision- -making. Core purpose and outcomes f? ?235/ Landcare Research New Zealan?dltd( Landcare/Research is a Crown research institute with a core purpose of driving innevation In New Zealands? management of terrestrial biodiversity and land resources in order 66th protect the terrestrial environment and grow New Zealand? prosperity/,? "23:5: is?: I. Landcare Research w/IIQul?l Its purgese?threugh the provision of research and transfer of technology and? ?ight/leg ge in pzartn with key stakeholders, including industry, government and AlIIlagorf/?a. - improve.mea?mementfmapagement and protection of New Zealands terrestrial ecosysti?gs and bioQVersity?J/including In the conservation estate 3 . - acfhi?iie sust bkguse of land resources and their ecosystem serVIces across catchments and sectors - improve remeht and mitigation of greenhouse gases from the terrestrial biosphereg' 3?s - Increase?ihe $5"in of New Zealand industries and organisations to develop within enVI/onmental limits and meet market and community requirements. Landcare owns) subsidiary companies including Enviro- Mark Solutions Ltd, this subsidiary delivers Landcare Research?s ?agship certi?cation programmes environmental performance, greenhouse gas measurement and reduction. In 2015/16, Landcare Research had total revenue of $56.9 million, total assets of $53.6 million, and employed 311 full-time equivalent staff. Treasury:3607015v1 Board Position Specification - Landcare Research 201 7 Page 1 of 2 Page 12 of 53 a "warm or Busmess, - Manaaki thnua INNOVATION Er. EMPLOYMENT THE TREASURY landmine Research HIKI IA WHMATUTUKI ?Holmium hump: Rana Operating principles Landcare Research?s operating principles are outlined in the Statement of Core Purpose (SCP) which can be found on the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment?s Science and Innovation website mbie. govt. ience- innovatiom. These principles provide key guidance to the Landcare Rese?sgn??rd for dEvelbp?ing and implementing its Statement of Corporate Intent, which se 6 dcare Re?seajoh' strategy for delivering against its core purpose. Landcare Research rformance gw?gbe monitored against the outcomes and operating principles my; Current Board composition (vacancy or shaded)I"? \3 Board Member Appointment data/K? Term end date? Region Chair. Jane Taylor 1 July 2014 Akv?o June 203% SQueenrstown? Deg Chair: Dr Paul Reynolds 1 July 2015 30 Ju/ne?QjQ/b Gisborne Dr Chris Downs 1 July 201%? SWW Australia Gavan Herlihy 1 JWV W17 Wanaka Dr Emily Parker 1 Christchurch Professor Caroline Saunders 2018 Christchurch Steve Saunders @5014 ?/iig :?une 2017 Tauranga Iii/i Fees Directors' fees forth??ajirdcare Re?a&?oard are based on the rate of $23,000 per annum. Actual fees areipad the discgel\n of the Board. Inch 7 Suggeste?talQ nominations far @Board are required to be with my office no later than 5: 00pm on Friday 17 March l-Tollowmg receipt of nominations, consideration will be given to the make up of the Boar/323d any changes that are appropriate. Please note at this stage no decisions to re mbents have been made. Any queries should be directed to Treasury' 3 Corn cial Operations Team at appointments@treasurv. govt. nz. If Treasury:3607015v1 Board Position Speci?cation Landcare Research 201 7 Page 2 of 2 Item 4 Page 13 of 53 Appointment Round 2017 (excerpt of relevant information) LANDCARE RESEARCH Dr Paul Reynolds (DC) Dr Chn?s Downs .He'r??hy ?rEMIyParker {79?120?1'1x?y - Appointed 110712015 110772012 Caroline Saunders Vacancy Potential Retirement: Ga Item 5 Page 14 of 53 Landcare Research Landcare Research NZ Board membership .0, . Jane Taylor (Chair) Agg? Fink) Jane Taylor is a professional Director backgreundlih both . . . /V\s . - . law and ?nance. She Is air@ NZ Post of . Predator Free 2050 Ltd, Deputy Ch ir adio Ne Zea \nci?a director of Silver Fern Farms and g?peol Group isa B/oard Member of both the External), g? rti??g Board rand?the NZASB. Former directorships includeiF?r?st Corpor?tipn, ew Zealand Limited, Solon, GNS Scie?mealttihesear ?ahd?'gmatlon Advanced . . . r' . . Network lelted. Jane IS also an Indepe @e?nngs certi?ed under the Resource Management Act 1991, and?ak num noti?ed hearings in the Queenstown Lakes District duri 9 year . Jane holds an and Clas mm the University of Auckland, a postgraduate qu tion accozta??d finance from Victoria University of Wellington and BForSc . the Uni anterbury. She is a Barrister and . mb Solicitor of the High Cou (ltd/?e ealanduafftda er of the Institute of Directors in New Zealand, the New?alan??aw Sgcistvanyhe New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants. I f) Dr Paul Reytn? (DeputyQC?/?ai? aul Re?okg/s rved as Chief Executive of the Ministry for the wk Enviro?ken 2008 until 2015. Prior to that he worked at the at . Mi 0 (Research, Science and Technology (1998-2002) as Chief . [icy viser and then, from 2002?2008 was Deputy Director General .3 at the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. .- Edgar to his career in the Wellington-based Public Service, Paul had a sk?scientific research career, ?rst at the University of Missouri, USA (1981- 1984) th \o?nw??g a year at Waikato University, with the Department of Scienti?c and (1985-1992) and after that with the Crown Research Institute, HortRe?s glli (1992-1998). He holds a in Biochemistry from the University of Otago. In addition to his role as Deputy Chair of Landcare Research, Paul serves as a Director of AgResearch, as a Trustee of the Eastland Community Trust and as Interim Chair of the Land and Water Challenge. Treasuryz365536'lv1 9 Item 5 Page 15 of 53 Dr Chris Downs Chris Downs is Research Director for Food, Nutrition and Bioproducts Flagship and is located in Brisbane Australia. As a member of the executive team, Chris leads the sciencebapability and the/delivery of science impact in the areas of food, food ingredient and beverage: innovation. Chris has previously held exeoqti positions In Science Australia, CSIRO Food and Nu tie a oiences and jhe New - . . Zealand Institute for Crop Food here he he responsibilities including organisational strategy, gover pott??io leadership, strategic alliance development, business development agd\ m\me ialisation. He has previously held directorships In companiesidtroifod' In resga?rsQendX commercialisation in the seafood and biomatena?eetprs Dr Dows?s?abmember of the Australian Institute of company Directors. for r\ <93? rm Gavan Herlihy \y . Gavan Herlihy?' naka-ba and currently Chair of two farming cgmpagie Gavan E?cant agribusiness and rural sector oxpoQQa/noe at gove ht: el, including previous roles as a directo?n?nthe/New Ze \at Producers' Board, Farmers Mutual Grogp:Ltd~eiyid Centr estnc 'Limited From 1996 to 2002 Gavan was th??a?b'e?r of Pa (Krhey?fo Otago. :9 a Professor in Chemistry and Biochemistry at the or Canterbury where she leads a research team that uses {Sh?om argue nd biochemical techniques to explore the evolution and {\moletdlar details of enzymic catalysis. Mly completed her undergraduate training in chemistry at the . niversity of Canterbury, and her at the University of Cambridge, UK. She returned to New Zealand in 1998 to take up a lectureship at MasseyU ?re?y. In 2005 she was awarded the New Zealand Institute of Chemistry Easter?e} In 2006 Emily moved to the University of Canterbury to take up a position in the Chemistry Department. She was awarded the Applied Biosystems Award by the New Zealand Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in 2008, and in 2010 Emily received a National Teaching Award for Sustained Excellence in Tertiary Teaching. Emily is Director of the Biomolecular Interaction Centre. Treasuryz3655367v1 10 Item 5 Page 16 of 53 Prof. Caroline Saunders Caroline Saunders has 30 years research expertise in the UK and New Zealand. She has published over 300 publications specialising on sustainable economic development. Her current research includes evaluating trade and the environment includirigfassessment of r? international markets policies and their Im ofvd?velopmre?t, This includes developing and using the Lincw sir dgand Envirdom?? Model to assess impacts on trade of ar [0 egactors incl gbljanging policy, market trends, energy use and greenhouse gas emissions and thee top/ment of new technologies. She has also undertaken resear into such Issues as food miles. She has undertaken research for a wide range of ??ed?public bodies hem in NZ and overseas. These include the EU commission?? Treasury, MFE MED, NZTE Fonterra, MOT Meat i ?fteendvanous?kr eptor groups She was awarded economist of the 7/and madean of?cer of the NZ order of merit in 2009. 65> s, ?if v? a? Fax. Steven Saunders a ?0 andithhe to?under an bat the Plus Group of companies spletielisi?g In horti consultancy, global pollen Wan roboticgdeireiopment soil consultancy, international joint appliexteehnelogy, research and development innovation )d?science is the co-founder of Newnham Park Horticulture en\m?novation\Centre Te Puna which hosts six local export award nt co mfgnifetpr dominately In the food sector. Steven' Is also a major ke kIWIfru est sector an active Angel investor (a number of the egg-?hire? ents ar?tmbi?gd) a Seed Co Investment Fund (SCIF) Director and investoii?srepresentative ij?ctor of a number of privately owned companies, an elected membeYof the c?tlve board for Priority One (driving economic growth In the Bay of plenty) and mef?ber of Enterprise Angels Tauranga. . . I Steve/Saunders has meliejxperience in the Horticultural sector Treasury:3655367v1 1 1 Item 6 Page 17 of 53 CRI Board Appointment Round 2017 Summary of previous decisions . The terms of the Chair Jane Taylor and directors Gavan Herlihy and Emily Parker are due to expire in 2017. Mr Herlihy indicated that he does eek reappoin nt. You previously agreed to reappoint Ms Taylor and Dr Parker for three ye ch. . Former director Steve Saunders resigned from the Boar 28 Feb 017. . You called for nominations for two positions on the Landcare Research 11 2 13 14 13 19 1234123412341 41234123 neTaylor . Paul Reynolds Chris Downs Herlihy Dr Emily Parker Prof Caroline Saunders acancy Short-listed candidates and . Candidates were sought Mderstaoi Maori iwi, communities and business. . . 1?59 an /or primary sector and strong financial knowledge and experin management skills an . us -ndidates and relevant skills information are provided in Annex II. summarised below. '0 - 5 I r: ?1?:qu I - Ngarimu Board Member National 9 Agree/disagree. Agree/disagree. Agree/disagree. "Advisor Establishment John Agree/disagree. Agree/disagree. Agree/disagree. Agree/disagree *Note that these candidates are also short-listed for other CRI boards. Treasury:3700930v1 In con?dence APPOINTMENT-IN-CONFIDENCE Item 7 Page 18 of 53 THE Kaitohuluhu Kaupapa Rana Treasury Report. Crown Research Institutes: Candidate Short-Iis ng for 2017 Appointment Round a/ Date: 9 May 2017 Report File cue-M . A ,l ActIon Sought ART-J Action ax Deadline Minister of Finance For my None (Hon Steven JoyceAssomate MInIster of ?nance PW ur Informat r0 None - - f} (Hon SImon BrIdges) {r Minister of Science and lnnov@n\ Nwe reco We agree Tuesday 16 May 2017 (Hon Paul Goldsmith) Shows 2 Contact for f/Tel??p?e Discuss (if required) Name Telephone 1st Contact Penny St (Shy/l Senior @?vgogw Governance 04 890 7441 i59(2X?l) \2 nce Ngaire Best der, Governance 04 917 6074 rformance 1 If? a Actio_n? fo/?ahinister of Science in_d_lnnovation?s Office Staff (if required) Return the signed report to Treasury. Note any feedback on the quality of the report Enclosure: Yes (attached) Treasury: 3685437v1 Item 7 Page 19 of 53 Treasury Report: Crown Research Institutes: Candidate Short-listing for 2017 Appointment Round Executive Summary A . The report gives you an update on the current appointment actIvIty the Croliuifpg ?e earch Institutes. .. .1 I a The call for nominations phase for the boards in the CR1 pofrtfolio Is now compl} and candidate short-lists are proposed for your consideration. Yomare askeidto agr?e on a short- list of candidates to proceed to due diligenceAssuming there are suf?cient candidates to me?t ypg?gneeds Tr?asu commence candidate due diligence with a view to seegin/g? your eonfirmati?nk tended appointees by late June 2016 Recommended ActIon :3 {fie We recommend that you: \1 {i lir? a note that the call for no nations phas appointment process is complete, and there has been a hIglv?o me of inte trip-t e? boards concerned I I: note that you ans asked to confinnyeusdecisions on the company summary pages which outline board/Menibei'ship andq ndations along with potential candidate short- lists for the boards; Where new direct/o are required (attached as Annex I) 0 note th?at?nnex ll lists al and expressions of interest received for the boa rned 01:5? MaWepvered? note in? following the outcome of the due diligence processes Treasury will seek your confitha Ion of preferred candidates for appointment for each board and provide you with the APH Committee documentation to complete the appointments In due course note that Treasury will provide you with APH Committee documentation to con?rm the reappointments across the CRI portfolio in mid May T2017l704 Crown Research Institutes: Candidate Short-listing for 2017 Appointment Round Page 2 Item 7 Page 20 of 53 9 indicate if you wish to meet with Treasury and MBIE officials to discuss the appointments activity. Yes/no. Ngaire Best Team Leader, Governance and Performance &9 Hon Paul Goldsmith Minister of Science and Innovationg .r'x T2017l704 Crown Research Institutes: Candidate Short-listing for 2017 Appointment Round Page 3 APPOINTMENT-IN-CONFIDENCE Item 7 Page 21 of 53 Treasury Report: Crown Research Institutes: Candidate Short-listing for 2017 Appointment Round Purpose of Report 1. The report summarises the current appointment activity for the CRI boards. on are asked to agree to short- lists of candidates for the boards xinder consideratin~ vise if there are any other candidates you wish to be considegi ?om/the optiorisiiroa d; or advise if you would like further candidate options. Fpik bit; oanrmatIorQaf dur preferences, due diligence meetings will proceed. Vim. ?31" 7 ?3 :2 Background ?3:4 be: 2. The current appointment round addre CRI boardanuoiutment [Oi?ld whit? Material hdt- covered by your 'Furthermore {and Landcare Research?\> mirector tie?nsiricluded In the 2017 4. 0 June Q?ikinciuding three Chair cl ne Tayiovkxtandcare Research E?o vac Waterfront Develepment/ Agency? 20105: 1% H\x {\INiIMembenQ: {Ekla'nd C9): 0 cents Manag?rrgiag ?uthonty, 291412017 ?a Dlrec\ BA University of Auckland Member of Minister of Treaty Settlements Post Settlement Advisory Group 2014 present Emerging Maori Business Person of the Year 2015 Sir Peter Blake Emerging Leader Award 2010 Member of Minister of Maori Affairs Delegation to China - 2010 Ngati Whatua Self Nominated Also short-listed for GNS Item 8 Page 26 of 53 Landcare Research - Potential Interviewees (alphabetical order) Skills sought: Governance experience, primary industry, cultural competency, A. liia'marhIL; ?lira-1 - . i .l (omra'r?rrata?z?i?erm?om. item 8 Page 27 of 53 Landcare Research Potential Interviewees (alphabetical order) Skills sought: Governance experience, primary industry, cultural competency, - .9 Jr I 1' :?F?mWe a . . @mrmmawImamam .. 16316)) Item 8 Page 28 of 53 Landcare Research Potential Interviewees (alphabetical order) cultural competency J. Iiallsati? Skills sought: Governance experience, primary industry, an: 3. Joisz?f?'bl? emit? I memes @?twm??emzxe . Hem: 52?s @131? tam. rm ?rearm-111 saxq?x'ammae "am aim-1'Landcare Research Potential Interviewees (alphabetical order) Weiss?33m} John Rodwell Christchurch/Wanaka Skills sought: Governance experience, primary industry, cultural competency, foreman *1 BAngom Lincoln Director, Alpine Pastures ?-rley, Bangkok 2015 present Director, Broadfields Farm 2013 present Self Nominated Executive Chair, Kintore Dairy Farm 1998 present Executive Director, Lindis Crossing Farm 2008 - Advisor to Establ' Board, Lincoln Item 8 Page 29 of 53 Item 8 Page 30 of 53 Landcare Research Potential Interviewees (alphabetical order) Skills sought: Governance experience, primary industry, cultural competency, . (I Iallsat arzamim ll i?msm?rauza . . i?i?mwkya?iimam mime [Li?zl?'s?kblni - . I. emanates @6213) Item 8 Page 31 of 53 Landcare Research Potential Interviewees (alphabetical order) cw Skills sought: Governance experience, primary industry, cultural competency, 3y ialisati w?I ri. (chimnnaw :1 am; Ear-mam? - mint-am; -- .. .. mm warm. @31th i; ram {@19me [Hiram cram.? Item 8 Page 32 of 53 Landcare Research Potential Interviewees (alphabetical order) . Iallsatl Skills sought: Governance experience, primary industry, cultural competency, ii if?: Piaf @?osrraamm'er: j: yawn-a t?tfmmaa'nmiixorse .. Wigwam-1 . wane; I: El??'?alda?. - l' lantleare - 2011 annointment round Summary of nominations received Nominated Ministry for Women Ministry for Women Ministry for Women Ministry for Women Ministry for Women Ministry for Women Ministry for Women Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominaw Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated March 2017 Self Nominated 0, Self Nominated In con?dence ltem 9 Page 33 of 53 landeare 2011 annointment round Summarv of neminatiens received Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominat Self Nom Self Nomina r: 0 Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated March 2017 In con?dence Item 9 Page 34 of 53 lantleare 2011 annointment round Summon: of nominations received Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominatw Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominat Self Nom' Seif Nomi Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated March 2017 In confidence Item 9 Page 35 of 53 lantloare 2011 annointment round Summary of nominations received Nominated Int Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated Self Nominated March 2017 Name ?161} In con?dence Item 9 Page 36 of 53 Item 10 Page 37 of 53 Rl?s Appointment Rou nd 2017 (excerpt of relevant information) LANDCARE RESEARCH Dr Chris Downs 1107/2012 Dr Paul Reynolds (DC) 1/07f2015 . Page 38 of 53 THE Kaitohuluhu Kaupapa Rana Treasury Report: Crown Research Institutes. Update after Due Diligence and Documentation to Confirm Appointment f) Date: 14 June 2017 Report {gm/1551 {ft/Y File Num er: 0- 2- %2017\\; Action Sought a3) 0? A ?r Action Soqg?) (A5\\D?eadline Minister of Finance For yo Waging? a 'on None (Hon Steven Joyce) 1 Associate Minister of Finance Mrmatmv None 0 (Hon Simon Bridges) 3' Minister of Science and lnnovati?goWrecomm agree to 10.00am, Thursday 15 June (Hon Paul Goldsmith) if}? Jreferred 95 2017 (Cabmet Of?ce deadIIne) Agremgn?documentation so cons' 0 san occur at APH . 3 CoQ?kv 20 June 2017 Contact forq?gep?one Di?a?us?pdV (if required) Name Positi?EK Telephone 1st Contact Penny Stonyeb: Se i str, Governance 04 890 7441 39ml?) Am mance Ngaire Best \s?Leader, Governance 04 917 6074 Performance Fm Actions feIQ?h? Minister of Science and lnnovation?s Office Staff (if required) If signed, lodge APH Committee documentation with Cabinet Of?ce by 10.00am, Thursday 15 June 2017 for consideration at the APH Committee on Tuesday 20 June 2017. Return the signed report to Treasury. Note any feedback on the quality of the report Enclosure: Yes (attached) Treasury23723771v'l APPOINTMENT-IN-CONFIDENCE Item 11 Page 39 of 53 Treasury Report: Crown Research Institutes: Update after Due Diligence and Documentation to Confirm Appointments Executive Summary {3.593 r" 4. 7 TV) The report asks you to formally confirm your wishes regardIrTg/thg??rrent ent processes for the boards of AgResearch (AgResearch/K fang care Rese Zealand (Landcare Research) and the New Zealand {ht smute for Plant Research (Plant Food) The due diligence process is you areaskedato agree to preferred candidates. -3 M?x?h; You are asked to sign the attached APH Comm?/i: cumentatlognf'rmmg the new appointments and lodge it with the Cabinet Officeb 0. 008 hursday 15 June 2017 for consideration at the APH Committee meeting On Tuesday 29 une 017. -1 N). Recommended ActIon \f fQ-Iu 2 We recommend that you pi: .31? ?ght a note that the due dIugense pic?scess forthekbealrds of AgResearch, Landcare Research and Plant Food ism doTnplete ?ag?you?ar'e asked to agree to preferred candidates on the attached comeIy?summaryP?ges {Apnex I) agree to maths/attached AP documentation detailing your intended CRI appoint ts tabe?lodged with Ca at Of?ce by 10. 00am on 15 June 2017 (for the APH Commitre mes ng on2 rig/2017) 4349A) Agreefdisg?ree <5 CMatew covemd z? I Ngaire Best" Team Leader, Governance and Performance Hon Paul Goldsmith Minister of Science and Innovation T201711551 Crown Research Institutes: Update after Due Diligence and Documentation to Con?rm Appointments Page 2 Item 11 Page 40 of 53 Treasury Report: Crown Research Institutes: Update after Due Diligence and Documentation to Confirm Appointments Purpose of Report 1. This report asks you to con?rm final decisions on new a to th of AgResearch, Landcare Research and Plant Food. 2. If you agree, you are asked to sign the attached entatio the appointments at APH Committee meeting on 20 1 Background (20% 3. You previously confirmed a number . ointmen $5.4m boards of your Science and Innovation Portfolio mmitt ay 2017 refers]. 4. You previously commenced a to ide a 5: oirectors to the boards of AgResearch, ESR, and Plant Food and agreed to a short-list of candidate .- diligence process for three of - . and Plant Food) is now complete those boards (AgRe and seven new 3w. 5. Attached, as the outcom- Appointments and Reappointments1 Decisions or action 1 Reappointments for three years unless otherwise speci?ed T2017l1551 Crown Research Institutes: Update after Due Diligence and Documentation to Con?rm Appointments Page 3 APPOINTMENT-IN-CONFIDENCE Item 11 Page 41 of 53 Appointments and Reappointments? Decisions or action Board Retirements Landcare Gavan Herlihy Jane Taylor (Chair) APH documentation to Research . con?rm the new Steve Saunders Emily Parker appointments is attached. (resigned 28 February) Ngarimu Blair, John Rodwell Kate Wilkinson are the pref candidates [5'15er 8. 10. REA currently have no Maori directors. If you agree to the proposed appointment of Ngarimu Blair, the Landcare Research board will have Maori representation. Next Steps 11. If you agree to the proposed appointments, you are asked to take the attached documentation to APH Committee, confirming the new appointments at the Committee meeting on 20 June 2017. 12. Following Cabinet and Caucus consultation you will receive appointment documentation for your signature. T2017f1551 Crown Research Institutes: Update after Due Diligence and Documentation to Con?rm Appointments Page 4 Item 11 Page 42 of 53 13. The timeline for the process is set out below. Table 2: Timeline for appointments to AgResearch, Landcare and Plant Food Action Target Committee documentation lodged 15 June 2017, 10:00am APH Committee meeting 20 June 2017 Cabinet, Caucus Week commencing 26 June 2017 I Appointment documents signed and sent Late June 2019/20 Terms start 1 July 2017\ Q) 1 4 ?Materiai ngtjeove'red by?your' ria'qu?st Consultation AQL -J 15. MBIE has been consulted on the \tjthis re?grees with the advice provided. Attached Documents l? (fl: 16. Attached to this repgrbai?e/ x?w 0 Annex E: w?@f pages Landcare Research and Plant Food detailig ?e ome ofgth _ili_g_ence_lprocess and recommendations for prefe ;ca idates. only. 0 of eta? candidates. Kate Wilkinson only m- ma?a ntation. T2017l1551 Crown Research Institutes: Update after Due Diligence and Documentation to Con?rm Appointments Page 5 AP item 12 Page 43 of 53 @25 Board Appointment Round 2017 Landcare Research Board membership Landcare Research JJane Taylor Dr Paul Reynolds [Dr Chris Downs iGavan Herlihy [Dr Emily Parker rof Caroline Saunders acancy i Commentary 2011 [2012 F013 F014 '2015 Piaf/gas; 017 42 314f1 Ch 2 You previously reappointed Jane Taylor?and Dr Emily Parker for}: further full term each. Gavan Herlihy is due to retire currently/k :gamy on the Board after the retirement of Steve Saunders in FebriJa You caliQ?m nominations for two replacement directors with an understandi Maori iwi, :2ng ites and business, knowledge and experience in agribusiness an; ,mary sect?rQ @rong financial management skills and acumen. Due Diligence Process 2:9er The interview panel compris?ed a combinatikn of the following members. Chair Jane Taylor, director Paul Reyg?xd?iif easury raise atives Penny Stonyer and Gael Webster, and representatie ?s dam Allingto\\} nigh Michael Bird. The panel fer erg/rte that Ngarimu Bit-fir and John Rodwell are the preferred candidates for the Boar. a?nels ass \sprf?nt of the interviewed candidates is outlined below. Followi g\t \Ppletion ship?te?views you decided to appoint Hon Kate Wilkinson as an additierag at}7 or to theQGElr If you agr?ge to the ppoian ent of three new candidates, the Board will increase to eight directors. The appioval letter for the Landcare Research Board for the year 2017/18 will be drafted 88?? ugly. Ngarimu Blair? pckland is an elected Trustee of Ngati Whatua Orakei Trust and his governance? er has a focus on negotiating and navigating Maori values in natural n. He is currently a director of Ngati Whatua Whai Rawa which controls the commie: af assets of the Ngati Whatua Orakei Tribe, and he is a board member of the National Science Challenge and the North Harbour Rugby Union. He was previously a director of the Auckland Development Agency and the lwi member of the Auckland Volcanic Cones Co?Management John Rodwell, who has significant governance experience in the primary sector, impressed the panel by demonstrating a clear analytical and conceptual understanding of the science system and Landcare Research _and its pptential to contribute more significantly to NZ Inc. Treasury:3726718v1 In confidence Item 12 Page 44 of 53 CRI Board Appointment Round - 2017 .-.. M-anaaki Whenua Christchurch Arts Festival. 0 Agree to the Eu of John Rodwell for a first term of three years from 1 July 2017 up to 30 June 2 Agree/db. - Agree to the appointment of Kate Wilkinson for a first term of three years from 1 July 2017 up to 30 June 2020 A gree/disa gree. . Note that if you agree to the three new appointments the Board will increase to eight directors. Treasury:3726718v1 In confidence Item 13 Page 45 of 53 CandIdate CV Form All sections must be completed. This form should be completed in consultation with the candidate where possible. This form is available in Word format at Name (family name in upper case; include title Hon Kate WILKINSON if appropriate) A . . x? The Posmon 2 {x (ME) A Organisation Landcare Research Nei?xliag?POSItlon (chaIr/member etc) Director \33 Term From 1 Jul?p10 30 21? gay?nentd/ $23,94 \annum @f er ayan orperyear How the Candi Meets the of the Position Viv} Skills and attributes the candidate will bring to thei? are position pf. (cg: business skills, community 23?; involvement cultural awe/series?; regional perspective? as \riign?to the needs of the position) is currently an Environment Court sheep and arable crop farmer in Canterbury. 6 was a Member of Parliament and held the i315 abinet posts, Labour, Food Safety and man. She was elected to Parliament in 2005 and prior othis was a Barrister and Solicitor based in Christchurch. oft! a Trustee on the Waitangi National Trust Board and a 3 Trustee of the Christchurch Arts Festival. She Is to be ppointed for a ?rst term of three years. foll Con Pf A 33st Possible con?ic Potential con?icts might arise from the candidate?s role as ?Ex/2 Environment Court Commissioner. K. Proposals fori?viflict The Chair is con?dent that any con?ict will be manageable management (if applicable) within the company?s con?ict management regime. Continue on next page if required Item 13 Page 46 of 53 The Candidate Name (family name in upper case; include title Hon Kate WILKINSON if appropriate) Address Citizenship 1 av (ifnot New Zealand) Kid-O 3 Age Ag 5% . Current 0" m?St recent Commissioner, ZEWJE Cou 2 rrent) employment (specify position and employer, include Sheep and ara (cairn 9 years) Government board SW appointments held (current and previous. include years) Private andlor voluntary sector board appointments held (current and previous, include years) ,3 11 Trustee th Islan??2?nta?v?a Waitangi National Trust ?\(current) {f <13 ?751} Oqui/? ifs?imst (previous) ?Triistee, Ckhigjst hutch Arts Festival Board Trust (previous) )Natio 0% \sk? nt, New Zealand aycees (Junior Chamber) Inc <11? we Quali?cations and Je/nce (include signi?e community huff}: uali?ca ions ember, Institute of Directors Member, Federated Farmers Previous experience Member of Parliament (2005-2014) Member of Parliament for Waimakariri (201 1-2014) Minister of Labour (2008-20 12) Minister for Food Safety (2008-2013) Minister of Conservation (2009-2013) Barrister Solicitor, Harman Co (1979-2005) Date: 14 June 2017 Item 14 Page 47 of 53 Minister of Science and Innovation Memorandum for the Cabinet Appointments and Honours Committee Crown Research Institutes: Board Appointments 3 3 Introduction 1. In this memorandum the Cabinet Appointm a Honou Ittee (the Committee) is invited to note my intention to appoi men 0 the boards of two Crown Research Institutes (CRIS): A A Company Person tion . entl Replacing :ointment a - 90 . 01:! - Landcare Research 1?5 Huiroa or Appointment nla (additional New Zealand C3 director) id I ?director Appointment Steve Saunders \Mlkinsg Director Appointment Gavan HerIihy Institutes Act 1992, the Companies Act 1993 and the and the constitutions of the companies, which stipulate .j?gu 5 may, at any time, appoint or reappoint directors to the 3' 0 based 0 a . . a ointment activity by company 3. 32q5ir43h1 2017-06-19 16:44:57 Item 14 Page 48 of 53 till; anemia asymrejw . I . . .Qach -wZe an Lt Lancare Re -ar La ?Research specialises in the sustainable management of resources for prom conservation, business and the community. The majority of the comp ?s revenues are from central and local government. Landcare Research?s purpose is to drive innovation in New Zealand?s management of terrestrial biodiversity and land resources in order to both protect and enhance the terrestrial environment and grow New Zealand's prosperity. Appointment director Ngarimu Blair, of Auckland, is a Trustee of Ngati Whatua Orakei Trust and a focus of his governance career lies on negotiating and navigating Maori values in natural resource protection. He is currently a director of Ngati Whatua Whai Rawa which controls the commercial assets of the Ngati Whatua Orakei Tribe, and is a board member of the National Science Challenge and the North Harbour Rugby Union. He was previously a director of Auckland Development Agency and the lwi 2 32qsir43h1 2017-06-19 16:44:57 Item 14 Page 49 of 53 member of the Auckland Volcanic Cones Co?Management Authority. Mr Blair has good knowledge of the areas relevant to Landcare Research, development of urban environments and environmental management. He is to be appointed for a ?rst term of three years. Appointment - director John Rodwell is currently a director of several farming businesses, among those are Kintore Dairy Farm, Lindis Crossing Station and eread?elds Farm He is also Advisor to the Board and Manager international Business Dev__le ent at Lincoln Hub. Mr Rodwell has both a primary sector/and corporategjikr?lance background and signi?cant governance experien .\His\Eecent ewndeiwith the Lincoln Hub Board and their commercial contracts bene?ci hisiandcare Research Board. He is to be appointed for a full?ie'rrny A ?J-f a ?l Appointment director A?rhg :33? :2 Hon Kate Wilkinson is currently an ,Er??iriro/n? "ent Court?Ceminissioner and sheep and arable crop farmer in Cantetptr?ry? rior Verse was a Member of Parliament and held the Food Safety and Conservation. She was elect . a?iament ifg??g??nd prior to this she was a Barrister and Solicitor basedkin I a Trustee on the Waitangi National Trust Board and a p?wgds Arts Festival. She is to be appointed for a?rgtterm xx; Certi?cation 5. The Cabinet-21km ed ,processmias fpllowed for these apporntments. This Included . 2} the followrng agents. 4. E. i N. identifyinig?j'??e skills and?r>erience required in any new appointee . . 0 .W\g Treasuryls?xfcandidate database (and posting of the posrtron f: a'fions WTEasUry?s website), a request for nominations from Te Puni ,x'gL l.'ri, the Minig?yfgr Women, the Ministry for Paci?c Peoples, the Of?ce of Communities, the National Party Caucus and support parties (n ?th the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment regar?dlji?g\ 'Th the skill needs of the CRI Boards as well as the identi?cation otg?andigat r? UNIXIntervrews short-listed candidates and company chairs 1: (audio? directors (for new appointees) 0 checks for all candidates being considered for appointment 0 reference checks (for new appointees). 6. have given consideration to the appointment of these CRI directors in respect of the pre-election period. While I recognise that these appointments could be considered ?signi?cant? under the Cabinet Of?ce guidance (17) I feel that it is necessary to make these appointments so that the boards have an appropriate mix of skills and knowledge to ensure appropriate governance. Retirements of existing directors on 30 June 2017 will leave skills and knowledge gaps on these boards which I intend to replace through these appointments. 32qsir43h1 2017?06-19 16:44:57 Item 14 Page 50 of 53 Conflict of interest and disqualification 7. I can con?rm that appropriate inquiries concerning con?icts of interest have been carried out in accordance with the Treasury appointment guidelines. In three cases potential con?icts have been identi?ed, as detailed below. All of the boards concerned maintain an ongoing con?ict of interest disclosure regime, in accordance with the Companies Act 1993. 8. I can also con?rm that the candidates proposed in thisxpaper have riiz?ed that they are not disquali?ed from being a director It- is at further re irefnent of Treasury that candidates disclose the nature and extesko m? I known [interests that may relate to the particular company for which th?yvars proposed fer appointment or reappointment. Appropriate disclosures have {gens ought frmea?tcandIdates in this paper. 11;? V) 9. The following potential con?icts have be dd "titted: fat @g ., Material not covered by your request John Rodwell (Landcarek msearchy/ Wei con?icts might arise from Mr Rodwell? Iadvisfgole on the. Bgaigdx he Lincoln Hub. Any con?ict that might arise will/tie ageable/Mthi?he con?ict management regime of the {34? com an V- - (Lan reResearch): Potential con?icts might arise from the ca dida roleaS?En it \onment Court Commissioner The Chair is con?d ?g any co?flibijll be manageable within the companys con?ict managemeht regime. A Repreg?fa?tgven?ess of 10. R?wwnSIderation ?E?w?been given to the need for the membership of the boards concerned have an appropriate gender age ethnic and geographical balance. r} :f-a?f Fees ff Rx. 11. The tees: will be drawn from the remuneration approved for each board by share olding Ministers. The rate for the chair Is twice the ordinary unit rate, and the mate/tor the deputy chair Is 1.25 times the ordinary unit rate. These fees have been set in accordance with Cabinet Minute CAB- 16- 0678. The fees were last reviewed in December 2016. The following table details the current unit rate of ordinary fees for each company. Company Ordinary unit rate per director per annum Material not covered by your request I Landcare Research I 32qsir43h1 2017?06-1 9 16:44:57 APPOINTMENT-IN-CONFIDENCE Recommendations 12. a. note the It is recommended that the Cabinet Appointments and Honours Committee: appointments to the boards of two Crown Research Institutes: Company Person Designation I Direc Item 14 Page 51 of 53 intention of shareholding Ministers to make the following Replacing Landcare Ngarimu Alan 50m 1 July 2017 n/a (additional Research New Huiroa Blair up to 30 June 2020 director) Zea'and John David Di App Vt From 1 July 2017 Steve up to 30 June 2020 Saunders Kate ire nt From 1 July 2017 Gavan Herlihy up to 30 June 2020 b. note thatt @?ents? .ct to the completion of background checks. 3% Authoris %ement%% Hon Pa oldsmith nnovation Ministers Minister of Scie on behalf of 8 32qsir43h1 2017?06-19 16:44:57 Item 15 Page 52 of 53 IN-CONFIDENCE Reference: CM-O-2-5-2017 THE TREASURY Date: 19 June 2017 Kailohmohu Kaupapa Rawa To: Minister of Science and Innovation (Hon Paul - -ldsmith) Minister for Pacific Peoples (Hon Alfred Ng% - (if any) Aide Memoire: Crown Research . Boh'uu ointments (at APH 20 June 201 tion yo a paper to the APH tion to make the ear term and take effect Deadline: 8:30am, 20 June 2017 On behalf of the Minister of Science a Committee on Tuesday 20 June, ad following appointments. All appoi from 1 July 2017. Company Person on - Replacing LuE??a. Landcare (gr Appointment From 1 July 2017 n/a (additional Research I. a Blair/?\ up to 30 June 2020 director) [Jew Zealan ?olhn Davi (j??rector Appointment From 1 July 2017 Steve td Rodwell<\ up to 30 June 2020 Saunders Kate Director Appointment From 1 July 2017 Gavan Herlihy up to 30 June 2020 as given to the appointments in respect to the pre-election period and while I . ecognised that they could be considered ?significant' under the Cabinet Office guidance, the Minister considers it necessary to make these appointments so that the boards have an appropriate mix of skills and knowledge to ensure appropriate governance. Mimmaea {at} your mail? Treasuryi3732703v1 IN-CONFIDENCE 1 Item 15 Page 53 of 53 IN-CONFIDENCE Landcare Research New Zealand Lt Ngarimu Blair, of Auckland, is a . of his governance career lies on - o' . resource protection. He is - ly .- olrector controls the commercial a . . John Rodwel Kintore Dai eral farming businesses, among those are tion and Broadfields Farm Ltd. He is also ntly an Environment Court Commissioner and sheep and terbury. Prior to this she was a Member of Parliament and he is a Trustee on the Waitangi National Trust Board and a previous hristchurch Arts Festival. Officials from Treasury will be available in the lobby during the APH meeting. Penny Stonyer, Senior Advisor, Governance Performance, 04 890 7441 Ngaire Best, Team Leader, Governance Performance, 04 917 6074 Treasury:3732703v?l 2