Ref: DOIA 2021-0016
3 August 2020
Edward Grove
[FYI request #13204 email]
Dear Mr Grove
Thank you for your second request of two dated 1 July 2020, requesting the following information
under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act):
On 31 August 2002 the Overview Group on the Weathertightness of Buildings that had been
appointed by the Building Industry Authority ("the BIA") recommended to the BIA that it research
whether there were any "issues regarding the structural strength and durability with respect to the
maturity of timber", - I would like copies of any research/consultation undertaken and/or
conclusions/determinations or other actions made by the BIA as a result of that recommendation, -
in particular in relation to assessing the impact of the altered properties of second rotation radiata
pine (i.e. radiata pine harvested after in or about 1988) compared to first rotation radiata pine (i.e.
radiata pine harvested prior to in or about 1988).
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has considered this request under the
provisions of the Act, and refuses your request under section 18(e) of the Act. This is because a
reasonable search of MBIE’s records has failed to locate the information you have requested.
You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of this decision, in
accordance with section 28(3) of the Act. Information about how to make a complaint is available at
www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802 602.
Yours sincerely
Dave Robson
Manager
Building Performance and Engineering
Building and Construction
15 Stout Street, PO Box 1473, Wellington 6140 New Zealand
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T +64 4 472 0030
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