Jobs for the boys

No women have been appointed to the important new National Infrastructure Advisory Board to help formulate a 20 year plan. Eight men were named and their appointments are staggered to balance the need for continuity.   Infrastructure Minister Bill English says the group will be a rich source of insight as government plans to improve New Zealand’s roads, broadband and electricity supply. It’s disappointing that it was considered there was not one qualified woman in the whole of New Zealand who could help with such insights.", says EEO Commissioner Dr Judy McGregor.

One woman, Miriam Dean QC, has been appointed to the Auckland Transition Agency that will manage the transition from the existing 7 territorial authorities and one regional council, to a single unitary authority for Auckland and 20 to 30 Local Boards.