Vaccination and Voting
Nigel Gray made this Official Information request to Jacinda Ardern
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From: Nigel Gray
Dear Jacinda Ardern,
Will people who refuse vaccination be prevented from voting in the next NZ national elections?
Yours faithfully,
Nigel Gray
From: Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern
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From: Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern
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Your request will be responded to under the provisions of the Official Information Act 1982.
Yours sincerely
Dinah Okeby
Office of the Prime Minister
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From: Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern
Dear Nigel,
I am writing on behalf of the Prime Minister, Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern, to acknowledge your email of 03 November 2021. Please be assured your comments have been noted.
As the issue you have raised falls within the portfolio responsibilities of the Minister for COVID - 19 Response , Hon Chris Hipkins , your email has been forwarded to the Minister's office for consideration.
Thank you for writing, and take care.
Best wishes
Warren Howe
Office of the Prime Minister
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From: C Hipkins (MIN)
Jacinda Ardern
Dear Nigel,
Please find attached letter from Hon Chris Hipkins in response to your email of 3 November 2021 .
Kind regards,
Office of Hon Chris Hipkins
Minister for COVID-19 Response | Minister of Education | Minister of the Public Service | Leader of the House
Parliament Buildings, Private Bag 18041, Wellington 6160, New Zealand
From: Nigel Gray [mailto:[FOI #17432 email]]
Sent: Wednesday, 3 November 2021 00:42
To: J Ardern (MIN) <[Jacinda Ardern request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Vaccination and Voting
Dear Jacinda Ardern,
Will people who refuse vaccination be prevented from voting in the next NZ national elections?
Yours faithfully,
Nigel Gray
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