8 December 2021
Thomas Harvey
[FYI request #17535 email]
Tēnā koe Thomas Harvey
I refer to your email of 11 November 2021 in which you request the following under the
Official Information Act 1982 (OIA):
all information you hold in a ministerial capacity regarding the definition or use of the
term "social licence". To avoid doubt, this request is for information relating to any
of your portfolio or other ministerial responsibilities.
I have not received any information regarding the definition of the term “social licence” in
relation to any of my portfolios. Therefore, I am refusing your request under section 18(g)
of the OIA, because I do not hold such official information.
You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of this decision
by contacting www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802 602.
Nāku noa
Hon Nanaia Mahuta
Minita Take Aorere / Minister of Foreign Affairs