Security Classification - None
OIA21-0777
20 July 2021
Lilian Harley
[FYI request #15875 email]
Dear Lilian Harley
Thank you for your email of 22 June 2021 requesting information relating to Maori Fisheries
Act Al ocations.
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) wil not be able to respond within the timeframe set
out in the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) pursuant to section 15A(b) because
consultations necessary to make a decision on your request are such that a proper response
cannot reasonably be made within the normal 20 working day time limit.
MPI wil reply to your request by no later than 17 August 2021, earlier if possible.
Should you have any concerns with this extension, I would encourage you to raise these with
the Ministry for Primary Industries at
[email address]. Alternatively, you
are advised of your right to also raise any concerns with the Office of the Ombudsman.
Contact details are: Office of the Ombudsman, PO Box 10152, Wellington 6143 or at
[email address].
Yours sincerely
Michelle Morehu
Director Government Services
Branch
Directorate
Charles Fergusson Building, 34-38 Bowen Street
PO Box 2526
Wellington 6140, New Zealand
mpi.govt.nz