Food Grants based on the Otago Food Survey
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From: William Martin
Dear Ministry of Social Development
Please see the below request for information under the Official Information Act
I request the following data:
The number of families requesting food grants from Work and Income in the Auckland Region since 26th of October 2017
The number of families receiving food grants based upon the Otago Survey in the Auckland region since 26th of October 2017
The average food grant amount broken down by the number of dependents since 26th October 2017 in the Auckland regions
The number of times a beneficiary was only permitted to buy food from the a single location using their payment card in the Auckland region since the 26th of October 2017
Please provide this data by quarters
Please provide a breakdown by ethnicity, age and sex
If you have any questions, please contact me
Many thanks
William Martin
From: OIA_Requests (MSD)
Ministry of Social Development
Tēnā koe William Martin
Thank you for your email received 10 September 2019, under the Official
Information Act 1982. Your request has been forwarded to the appropriate
officials at National Office to respond. You may expect a decision
regarding your request to be sent to you as soon as possible.
Nā mātou noa, nā
Official and Parliamentary Information team | Ministerial and
Executive Services
Ministry of Social Development
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Manaaki Tangata, Manaaki Whānau
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From: OIA_Requests (MSD)
Ministry of Social Development
Hi William Martin
You requested the following information on 10 September 2019:
The number of families requesting food grants from Work and Income in the
Auckland Region since 26th of October 2017
The number of families receiving food grants based upon the Otago Survey
in the Auckland region since 26th of October 2017
The average food grant amount broken down by the number of dependents
since 26th October 2017 in the Auckland regions
The number of times a beneficiary was only permitted to buy food from the
a single location using their payment card in the Auckland region since
the 26th of October 2017
Please provide this data by quarters
Please provide a breakdown by ethnicity, age and sex
So that we can answer your request as best as possible, could you please
specify what you mean by “family” (e.g. does this mean a couple with
children?, etc.) and “dependant” (e.g. children, someone who requires
care, is there an age range, etc.).
Thank you
Official and Parliamentary Information team | Ministerial and
Executive Services
Ministry of Social Development
Our Purpose:
We help New Zealanders to be safe, strong and independent.
Manaaki Tangata, Manaaki Whânau.
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From: William Martin
Dear Minister of Social Development
In response, the following information that has been sent on the 10th of September 2019
The number of families requesting food grants from Work and Income in the
Auckland Region since 26th of October 2017
The number of families receiving food grants based upon the Otago Survey
in the Auckland region since 26th of October 2017
The average food grant amount broken down by the number of dependents
since 26th October 2017 in the Auckland regions
The number of times a beneficiary was only permitted to buy food from the
a single location using their payment card in the Auckland region since
the 26th of October 2017
To term "Family" is specify in this instant is supposed of a standard nuclear family (Two parent household with children). Also a single parent household (solo mother or father) with children. In regards to "Children" within the household, this survey aims at those that age between infancy to adolescences/being of adulthood. To clarify, between the ages 0-18 years olds.
Kind regards
William Martin
From: OIA_Requests (MSD)
Ministry of Social Development
Hi William
Thank you for the clarification.
Official and Parliamentary Information team | Ministerial and Executive Services
Ministry of Social Development
Our Purpose:
We help New Zealanders to be safe, strong and independent.
Manaaki Tangata, Manaaki Whānau.
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From: OIA_Requests (MSD)
Ministry of Social Development
Dear Mr William Martin
Please find attached a letter of extension regarding your Official Information Act request.
Kind regards
Official and Parliamentary Information team | Ministerial and Executive Services
Ministry of Social Development
Our Purpose:
We help New Zealanders to be safe, strong and independent.
Manaaki Tangata, Manaaki Whānau.
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From: OIA_Requests (MSD)
Ministry of Social Development
Dear Mr William Martin
On 10 September 2019 you emailed the Ministry requesting, under the
Official Information Act 1982, the following information:
o The number of families requesting food grants from Work and Income in
the Auckland Region since 26th of October 2017
o The number of families receiving food grants based upon the Otago
Survey in the Auckland region since 26th of October 2017
o The average food grant amount broken down by the number of dependents
since 26th October 2017 in the Auckland regions
o The number of times a beneficiary was only permitted to buy food from
the a single location using their payment card in the Auckland region
since the 26th of October 2017
Please provide this data by quarters. Please provide a breakdown by
ethnicity, age and sex.
The Ministry has decided to grant your request in part, namely information
which relates to the number of families requesting food grants from Work
and Income in the Auckland region since 26 October 2017. However, it will
take some time to prepare this information for release. The information
will be sent to you by 16 December 2019.
The Ministry has also decided to refuse your request for information which
relates to the number of families receiving food grants based upon the
Otago Survey in the Auckland region since 26 ^ October 2017; the average
food grant amount broken down by the number of dependents since 26 October
2017 in the Auckland region; the number of times a beneficiary was only
permitted to buy food from a single location using their payment card in
the Auckland region since 26 October 2017, under section 18(f) of the
Official Information Act.
I am unable to provide you with this information as it is held in notes on
individual case files. In order to provide you with this information
Ministry staff would have to manually review thousands of files. As such I
refuse your request under section 18(f) of the Official Information Act.
The greater public interest is in the effective and efficient
administration of the public service.
I have considered whether the Ministry would be able to respond to your
request given extra time, or the ability to charge for the information
requested. I have concluded that, in either case, the Ministry’s ability
to undertake its work would still be prejudiced.
Despite these refusals, we will provide information on quarterly food
grant figures broken down by age, ethnicity, gender, relationship status,
and whether or not the client has dependants.
If you wish to discuss this decision with us, please feel free to contact
[1][MSD request email]
If you are not satisfied with this decision, you have the right to seek an
investigation and review by the Ombudsman. Information about how to make a
complaint is available at [2]www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or 0800 802 602.
Yours sincerely
Official and Parliamentary Information team | Ministerial and
Executive Services
Ministry of Social Development
Our Purpose:
We help New Zealanders to be safe, strong and independent.
Manaaki Tangata, Manaaki Whānau.
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From: OIA_Requests (MSD)
Ministry of Social Development
Tçnâ koe Mr William Martin
Please find attached the Ministry’s response to your Official Information
Act request. Unfortunately we are still working on one aspect of your
request. As this is taking longer than anticipated, we will respond to
this aspect of your request seperately.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused
Thank you
Official and Parliamentary Information team | Ministerial and Executive
Services
Ministry of Social Development
Our Purpose:
We help New Zealanders to be safe, strong and independent.
Manaaki Tangata, Manaaki Whânau.
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are not the intended recipient, any use, dissemination, distribution or
duplication of this email and attachments is prohibited. If you have
received this email in error please notify the author immediately and
erase all copies of the email and attachments. The Ministry of Social
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From: OIA_Requests (MSD)
Ministry of Social Development
Dear Mr William Martin
Please find attached an apology letter regarding your Official Information
Act.
Thank you
Official and Parliamentary Information team | Ministerial and
Executive Services
Ministry of Social Development
Our Purpose:
We help New Zealanders to be safe, strong and independent.
Manaaki Tangata, Manaaki Whānau.
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are not the intended recipient, any use, dissemination, distribution or
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Tçnâ koe William Martin
Please find attached the Ministry’s second response to your Official
Information Act request.
Nâ mâtou noa, nâ
Official and Parliamentary Information team | Ministerial and
Executive Services
Ministry of Social Development
Our Purpose:
We help New Zealanders to be safe, strong and independent.
Manaaki Tangata, Manaaki Whânau.
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are not the intended recipient, any use, dissemination, distribution or
duplication of this email and attachments is prohibited. If you have
received this email in error please notify the author immediately and
erase all copies of the email and attachments. The Ministry of Social
Development accepts no responsibility for changes made to this message or
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