15 February 2022
Sebastian
[FYI request #17765 email]
Ref: OIA-2021/22-0684
Dear Sebastian
Official Information Act request for copies of minutes of meetings held
Thank you for your Official Information Act 1982 (the Act) request received on
29 November 2021. You requested:
"I would like to request copies of the minutes of all meetings held
since the beginning of June for the following three COVID-19 groups:
1. COVID-19 Chief Executives Board
2. National Response Leadership Team
3. National Response Group
I would also like to request a copy of the COVID-19 System
Assurance Framework.”
The time frame for responding to your request was extended under section 15A of the Act by
20 working days because it necessitated a search through a large volume of information and
consultations to be undertaken before a decision could be made on the request. Following
this extension, I am now in a position to respond.
Please find attached a copy of the COVID-19 System Assurance Framework.
The remainder of your request will be released in three monthly tranches. This is because
the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet is currently still compiling, assessing, and
consulting in relation to your requests for the various meeting minutes.
I apologise for the delay. It has taken longer than we had anticipated to compile and prepare
the requested meeting minutes.
You have the right to ask the Ombudsman to investigate and review my decision under
section 28(3) of the Act.
Yours sincerely
Cheryl Barnes
Deputy Chief Executive, COVID-19 Response
Executive Wing, Parliament Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand 6011
4481664
64 4 817 9698 www.dpmc.govt.nz