Dear John

OIA REQUEST: New Zeala Police threshold for acting on a complaint of assaulting a child.

We refer to your official information request of 21 September 2021 to Hon Stuart Nash.

You specifically requested: “Last year I reported a case of child abuse to the police. I was advised by the police that there was a threshold that needed to be met before they'd act. Could you please advise me what your policy is in respect of that threshold and if need be, refer this request to the police for an answer.”

We have transferred your request to the Office of Hon Poto Williams as the information to which your request relates is not held by us but is believed to be held by the Minister of Police.

In these circumstances, we are required by section 14 of the OIA to transfer your request.

You will hear further from Minister Williams Office concerning your request. If you wish to contact their Office about your request, please email [email address].

Ngâ mihi

Paula James
Private Secretary (Executive Support) to Hon Stuart Nash
Minister for Economic and Regional Development | Minister of Forestry | Minister for Small Business | Minister of Tourism
Executive Wing | Private Bag 18041 | Parliament Buildings | Wellington 6160 | New Zealand

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