10 November 2021
Mr Andrews
By email:
[FYI request #17298 email]
Ref: OIA-2021/22-0458
Dear Mr Andrews
Official Information Act request relating dates and summary of changes made to the COVID-
19 Alert Level system
Thank you for your Official Information Act 1982 (the Act) request received on 21 October 2021. You
requested:
“I am writing to request the dates, and summary of, each change made to the Covid-19
response in New Zealand, including but not limited to:
- Alert level changes
- Changes in policy surrounding alert levels”
I have decided under section 15A of the Act to extend the time limits for deciding on your request by
an additional 20 working days. Consequently, the extended due date for your response will be 17
December 2021.
The extension is required because of the consultations needed to make a decision 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
4452300
64 4 817 9700 Facsimile 64 4 472 3181 www.dpmc.govt.nz