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Dear Ryan Potts

 

On behalf of Raj Nahna, I attach a letter in response to your request
received on 5 May 2020.

 

Yours sincerely

 

Tabitha Spicer

Private Secretary (Administration) │Office of the Prime Minister

DDI  : + 64 4 817 8700

Level 9 Executive Wing, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6011

 

 

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Kia ora Ryan,

Apologies, the letter was not clear enough on that aspect. Confirming that the Prime Minister and her office does not hold any information on the possibility of some deaths from influenza/pneumonia instead being undiagnosed COVID-19 cases.

Ngā mihi,

Tabitha Spicer | Private Secretary (Administration)
Office of the Prime Minister
DDI: +64 4 817 9805 | Email: [email address]

Authorised by Rt. Hon Jacinda Ardern MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington

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