17 August 2021
Lional Jones
By email:
[FYI request #16326 email]
Reference: OIA-2021/22-0089
Dear Lional Jones
Official Information Act request for COVID-19 vaccine and mask requirements for
Diplomatic Protection Service and Crown drivers
Thank you for your request made under the Official Information Act (the Act), received on
6 August 2021. You requested:
“ Can you please advise details of any Covid-19 vaccination and mask use
requirements, policies or “Standard Operating Procedures” (SOPs) for members of the
DPS and the crown limo driver while on duty with the Prime Minister.
Can you also please provide any memos, emails or other official communications that
developed any of the requirements, policies or SOPs specific to the DPS and crown
limo drivers.”
I believe that the information you have requested is more closely connected with the functions
of the Department of Internal Affairs (information relating to Crown drivers) and the
New Zealand Police (information relating to the Diplomatic Protection Service). Accordingly, I
have decided under section 14(b)(ii) of the Act to transfer your request to the Department of
Internal Affairs and New Zealand Police.
Both the Department of Internal Affairs and the New Zealand Police have the usual timeframes
under the Act from receipt of this transfer to make a decision on your request.
Yours sincerely
Sarah Corbett
Manager Ministerial and Business Services
Executive Wing, Parliament Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand 6011
4415757
64 4 817 9700 Facsimile 64 4 472 3181 www.dpmc.govt.nz