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Appointments to the Independent Monitor of the Oranga Tamariki System (“Monitor”)

Pursuant to section 28(1)(b) of the Crown Entities Act 2004 and section 12A of the Oversight of Oranga Tamariki System Act 2022, the Right Honourable Dame Cindy Kiro, Governor-General of New Zealand has appointed to the Monitor:

Reverend Murray Edridge, of Wellington

as a member for a term of three years commencing on 10 November 2025 and ending on 9 November 2028; and

Honourable Joanne Goodhew, of Timaru

as a member for a term of four years commencing on 10 November 2025 and ending on 9 November 2029.

Dated at Wellington this 22nd day of October 2025.

Hon LOUISE UPSTON, Minister for Social Development and Employment.