Pursuant to section 61(2)(a) of the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022, the Minister of Health has appointed:

Ken Whelan

as Crown Observer of the Board of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora for a term of office commencing on 22 December 2023 and ending on 30 June 2025.

Dated at Wellington this 18th day of December 2023.

Hon Dr SHANE RETI, Minister of Health.