“Recommendations are discussed with the minister of finance in his capacity as shareholding minister,” Walsh said.
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Air New Zealand’s board has appointed three new directors. The three new appointees were selected to provide further digital, strategic and employment relations expertise to support Air New Zealand’s “revive” phase, and to support management’s objectives of prioritising people and customers and investing in digital solutions that empower customers, she said. Bayley noted that Goulter’s appointment came after Robertson sent a letter to Air New Zealand in April setting out the Government’s expectations from the airline, including an expectation to maintain domestic destinations, continue to meet environmental sustainability outcomes and to enhance its role as a leader for best work place relations.
Tuesday, 20 July 2021, 10:26 am
The appointment by Grant Robertson of a long-standing
union official to the board of Air New Zealand is another
example of poor judgement by the Minister, National’s
Shadow Treasurer Andrew Bayly says.
“Mr Robertson
does not appear to be acting in the best interests of Air
New Zealand in appointing a person who has so little proven
governance experience.
“While there has always been
an element of political patronage in appointing people to
Government-owned entities, the difference with Air New
Zealand is that it is a company listed on the New Zealand
Stock Exchange and this requires a greater ‘duty of
Press Release – New Zealand National Party The appointment by Grant Robertson of a long-standing union official to the board of Air New Zealand is another example of poor judgement by the Minister, Nationals Shadow Treasurer Andrew Bayly says. Mr Robertson does not appear to be acting …
The appointment by Grant Robertson of a long-standing union official to the board of Air New Zealand is another example of poor judgement by the Minister, National’s Shadow Treasurer Andrew Bayly says.
“Mr Robertson does not appear to be acting in the best interests of Air New Zealand in appointing a person who has so little proven governance experience.
“Recommendations are discussed with the minister of finance in his capacity as shareholding minister,” Walsh said.
ALDEN WILLIAMS/Stuff
Air New Zealand’s board has appointed three new directors. The three new appointees were selected to provide further digital, strategic and employment relations expertise to support Air New Zealand’s “revive” phase, and to support management’s objectives of prioritising people and customers and investing in digital solutions that empower customers, she said. Bayley noted that Goulter’s appointment came after Robertson sent a letter to Air New Zealand in April setting out the Government’s expectations from the airline, including to maintain domestic destinations, continue to meet environmental sustainability outcomes, and enhance its role as a leader for best workplace relations.