Security Classification - None
OIA20-0171
04/05/2020
Wendy Olsen
[FYI request #12558 email]
Dear Wendy Olsen
EXTENSION OF TIME TO ANSWER OFFICIAL INFORMATION REQUEST
I refer to your official information request on 1 April 2020 asking for ‘copies of all
audits conducted in 2017 and 2018 of the NZSPCA by MPI’.
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) will not be able to respond within the
timeframe set out in the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) because the
consultations necessary to make a decision on your request are such that a proper
response cannot reasonably be made within the normal 20 working day time limit.
MPI will reply to your request by no later than 15 June 2020, earlier if possible.
You have the right under section 28(3) of the OIA to seek an investigation and review
by the Ombudsman of our decision to extend the time limit for responding to your
request.
Yours sincerely
Gary Orr
Director Compliance Services
Compliance Services
Compliance and Governance
Charles Fergusson Building, 34-38 Bowen Street
Wellington 6140, New Zealand
mpi.govt.nz