24 November 2020
T Zhang
[FYI request #14040 email]
Ref: DOIA 2021-0887
Dear T Zhang,
Thank you for your email of 27 October 2020 requesting under the Official Information Act 1982 (the OIA), the
fol owing information:
“I have recently taken an interest in the history of physical visa labels, however, I wasn't
able to locate a comprehensive list of physical visa Lebel designs New Zealand has used.
For the purpose of this Official Information Request, could Immigration New Zealand
please provide?”
I am writing to advise you that the Ministry wil provide a response but needs to extend the time available to
answer your request. The Ministry’s response wil be with you no later than 22 December 2020. The reason for
the extension relies on s15A(1)(b) of the OIA – consultations necessary to make a decision on the request are
such that a proper response to the request cannot be made within the original time limit.
The length of extension is due to the current situation in New Zealand relating to COVID-19. Resource and
capacity has been impacted by the agency working remotely and essential projects relating to the Covid-19
response.
I wil respond to your request sooner if I am able to. If you would like to withdraw your request or contact us to
re-scope your request, please email
[email address]
You have the right to seek an investigation and review of our decision to extend the time limit by the
Ombudsman at
www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or free-phone 0800 802 602.
Yours sincerely,
Michael Carley
Manager Operations Support - Border and Visa Operations
Immigration New Zealand
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
Document Outline
- OIA – request for extension to due date
- Unsigned Extension Letter - DOIA 2021-0887 - T Zhang.pdf
