Thank you for your email. 

 

Your correspondence has been noted and will be placed before the Minister
for her consideration.

 

If required a response can be expected in due course.

 

Thank you for writing.

 

Ngā mihi

Office of Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall

 

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Kia ora Mr Garrick,

On behalf of Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall, thank you for your email of 3 March 2021 regarding your Official Information request about zoos.

Please be assured that your comments have been noted. However, the subject matter you raise falls within the portfolio responsibilities of the Associate Minister of Agriculture, Hon Meka Whaitiri.

Your correspondence has been transferred to that office for their consideration, and they will be in touch.

Thank you for writing, and take care.

Ngâ mihi
Rebecca Anderson

Rebecca Anderson

Private Secretary (Executive Support) | Office of Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall

Minister for Seniors | Minister for Food Safety | Associate Minister of Health |
Associate Minister for Research, Science and Innovation

Phone: 04 817 8733 | DDI: 04 817 8310
Email: [Ayesha Verrall request email] Website: www.Beehive,govt.nz
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand

Authorised by Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall, Parliament Buildings, Wellington

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Tena koe Barry,

On behalf of Hon Meka Whaitiri, thank you for your email.

This is to confirm receipt of your OIA request, which we will respond to as soon as possible, and by no later than Wednesday 31 March 2021.

If your request is very large or if it requires consultation, we may extend the time limit under section 15A of the Official Information Act. If this happens, we will contact you to let you know when you can expect our decision.

Kind Regards,

Ana Richardson
Private Secretary (Executive Support) to Hon Meka Whaitiri
Minister of Customs| Minister for Veterans|
Associate Minister of Agriculture (Animal Welfare)|
Associate Minister of Statistics|
Private Bag 18 888, Parliament Buildings | Wellington | Ph +64 4 817 8734 |
[email address] | www.labour.org.nz |

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Tçnâ koe Barry

 

Please find attached an extension letter to your request regarding the
below OIA request:

 

“Given you have ministerial responsibility for zoos; What advice have you
received on animal welfare in zoos? I would like to request any advice you
have received.

Are you satisfied with the level of care NZ zoos provide to their animals?
Please advise why or why not.”

 

You will receive a response from our office no later than 3 May 2021.

 

Ngâ mihi

Matt

 

[1]cid:image003.jpg@01D5DA9C.EAF66FB0 Matt Hayward

Private Secretary – Agriculture |
Office of Hon Meka Whaitiri
Minister of Customs | Minister for
Veterans

Associate Minister of Agriculture |
Associate Minister of Statistics

 

Email:
[2][email address]   
Website: [3]www.Beehive,govt.nz

Private Bag 18041, Parliament
Buildings, Wellington 6160, New
Zealand

 

 

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Tçnâ koe Barry

 

On behalf of Hon Meka Whaitiri, please find a response to your OIA
attached.

 

Ngâ mihi

Matt

 

From: Matt Hayward
Sent: Wednesday, 31 March 2021 4:03 PM
To: '[FOI #14826 email]'
<[FOI #14826 email]>
Subject: Letter of extension - OIA request for animal welfare of animals
in zoos

 

Tçnâ koe Barry

 

Please find attached an extension letter to your request regarding the
below OIA request:

 

“Given you have ministerial responsibility for zoos; What advice have you
received on animal welfare in zoos? I would like to request any advice you
have received.

Are you satisfied with the level of care NZ zoos provide to their animals?
Please advise why or why not.”

 

You will receive a response from our office no later than 3 May 2021.

 

Ngâ mihi

Matt

 

[1]cid:image003.jpg@01D5DA9C.EAF66FB0 Matt Hayward

Private Secretary – Agriculture |
Office of Hon Meka Whaitiri
Minister of Customs | Minister for
Veterans

Associate Minister of Agriculture |
Associate Minister of Statistics

 

Email:
[2][email address]   
Website: [3]www.Beehive,govt.nz

Private Bag 18041, Parliament
Buildings, Wellington 6160, New
Zealand

 

 

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