9 September 2021
Harold
[FYI request #15528 email]
Ref: OIA-2021/22-0106
Dear Harold
Official Information Act request relating to scenario planning workshops
Thank you for your Official Information Act 1982 (the Act) request transferred to the Department of
the Prime Minister and Cabinet on 12 August 2021. You requested:
“2. A "scenario planning workshop" relating to pre-departure testing conducted in January.
3. Another workshop related to Cook Islands quarantine-free travel conducted in May.”
I have decided under section 15A of the Act to extend the time limits for deciding on your request by
an additional 25 working days. Consequently, the extended due date for your response will be
14 October 2021.
The extension is required because your request necessitates a search through a large quantity of
information, and consultations are needed before a decision can be made on your request.
Despite the extension, a response will be sent to you as soon as possible.
You have the right to ask the Ombudsman to investigate and review my decision under section 28(3)
of the Act.
Yours sincerely
Sarah Corbett
Manager, Ministerial and Business Services
Executive Wing, Parliament Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand 6011
4429779
64 4 817 9700 Facsimile 64 4 472 3181 www.dpmc.govt.nz