MIQ repeat travlers
Jack Hulls made this Official Information request to Chris Hipkins
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From: Jack Hulls
Dear Chris Hipkins,
I am writing to get statistics on people who have used MIQ.
Media make it seem that millions of people are stuck overseas, but at the same time we know of people who have crossed the boarder more than once during the pandemic.
Can you please provide any numbers regarding people who have used MIQ more than once during the pandemic.
For example: X percentage of people in latest MIQ lottery had used MIQ in last 12 months.
Or the most frequent user of MIQ has traveled X times since March 2020.
Happy to take whatever data you have.
Yours faithfully,
Jack Hulls
From: C Hipkins (MIN)
Chris Hipkins
Thank you for your email.
Please accept this as acknowledgement that your email has been received by
my office.
My office is closed from Thursday 23 December 2021, reopening Monday 10
January 2022, so there may be a delay in responding to your query.
In the meantime, you can find more information below:
General COVID-19 information and testing
All the latest COVID-19 information can be found at [1]covid19.govt.nz
Locations of interest [2]can be found here. You can also call Healthline
free on 0800 611 116 for health advice and information, including where to
get tested.
Vaccination
To get your COVID-19 vaccination head to
[3]bookmyvaccine.covid19.health.nz or to the [4]Healthpoint website to
find a vaccination site near you.
For help with My Vaccine Pass you can call 0800 222 478 or head to
[5]mycovidrecord.health.nz to get it online.
Managed Isolation
Anyone with queries regarding MIQ should contact +64 4 931 5720 if you’re
overseas (rates will apply) or 0800 476 647 if you’re in New Zealand.
You can also submit an enquiry via the [6]MIQ website.
Anyone with queries about changes to flights should
email [7][email address] with a copy of their original flight
ticket and their voucher, and details of the new flight number. This email
is monitored 24/7.
MIQ will continue to process [8]Emergency Allocation and [9]Exemption
requests throughout the holiday period. If you require an update on an
existing application then you can view the live status of your application
via the MIQ customer portal at any time.
There are still rooms to be released for January, February and March 2022.
Future room releases will be announced on the MIQ website and social media
platforms.
COVID-19 Protection Framework
If you have questions about the traffic light system, you can [10]make an
enquiry here.
We appreciate your patience.
Thanks again.
Authorised by Chris Hipkins MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington
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From: Josh Hercus
Kia ora Jack
On behalf of Hon Chris Hipkins, Minister for COVID-19 Response, thank you
for your request under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act). You
have requested:
“Can you please provide any numbers regarding people who have used MIQ
more than once during the pandemic.
For example: X percentage of people in latest MIQ lottery had used MIQ in
last 12 months.
Or the most frequent user of MIQ has traveled X times since March 2020.”
The information requested appears to be more closely associated with the
functions and responsibilities of the Ministry of Business, Innovation &
Employment (MBIE). Accordingly, I am transferring your request to the
Ministry under section 14(b)(ii) of the Act.
You can expect a response from MBIE in due course. You have the right,
under section 28 of the Act, to ask the Ombudsman to review this decision
to transfer your request for information.
Thank you again for writing.
Ngâ mihi
Josh Hercus
Private Secretary, Managed Isolation and Quarantine - COVID-19 Response
Office of Hon Chris Hipkins
Minister of Education | Minister for the Public Service | Minister for
COVID-19 Response | Leader of the House
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From: Ministerial Services
Ref: 2122-1503
Dear Jack,
On behalf of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment I
acknowledge your email of the 28^th of January 2022 requesting under the
Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), the following:
“Can you please provide any numbers regarding people who have used MIQ
more than once during the pandemic.
For example: X percentage of people in latest MIQ lottery had used MIQ in
last 12 months.
Or the most frequent user of MIQ has traveled X times since March 2020”
Your request is being processed in accordance with the Act and a response
will be sent to you in due course.
If you have any enquiries regarding your request, or its urgency, feel
free to contact us via email at [1][email address].
Nâku noa, nâ
MINISTERIAL SERVICES
Ngâ Pou o te Taumaru
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
Level 4, 15 Stout Street, PO Box 1473, Wellington 6140
NZBN 9429000106078
[2]www.govt.nz - your guide to finding and using New Zealand government
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From: Ministerial Services
Ref: 2122-1569
Dear Jack,
On behalf of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment I
acknowledge your email of 28/1/22 requesting under the Official
Information Act 1982 (the Act), the following:
“I am writing to get statistics on people who have used MIQ. Media make it
seem that millions of people are stuck overseas, but at the same time we
know of people who have crossed the boarder more than once during the
pandemic. Can you please provide any numbers regarding people who have
used MIQ more than once during the pandemic. For example: X percentage of
people in latest MIQ lottery had used MIQ in last 12 months. Or the most
frequent user of MIQ has traveled X times since March 2020.”
Your request is being processed in accordance with the Act and a response
will be sent to you in due course.
If you have any enquiries regarding your request, or its urgency, feel
free to contact us via email at [1][email address].
Nâku noa, nâ
MINISTERIAL SERVICES
Ngâ Pou o te Taumaru
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
Level 4, 15 Stout Street, PO Box 1473, Wellington 6140
NZBN 9429000106078
[2]www.govt.nz - your guide to finding and using New Zealand government
services
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From: Ministerial Services
Kia ora Jack,
Apologies, due to an administrative error your request was logged twice.
Please disregard the tracking number below, your request will be responded
to under 2122-1503.
Your request is being processed in accordance with the Act and a response
will be sent to you in due course.
If you have any enquiries regarding your request, or its urgency, feel
free to contact us via email at [1][email address].
Nâku noa, nâ
MINISTERIAL SERVICES
Ngâ Pou o te Taumaru
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
Level 4, 15 Stout Street, PO Box 1473, Wellington 6140
NZBN 9429000106078
From: Ministerial Services
Sent: Wednesday, 9 February 2022 11:38 am
To: [2][FOI #18243 email]
Subject: Acknowledgement of your Official Information Act Request
(2122-1569)
Ref: 2122-1569
Dear Jack,
On behalf of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment I
acknowledge your email of 28/1/22 requesting under the Official
Information Act 1982 (the Act), the following:
“I am writing to get statistics on people who have used MIQ. Media make it
seem that millions of people are stuck overseas, but at the same time we
know of people who have crossed the boarder more than once during the
pandemic. Can you please provide any numbers regarding people who have
used MIQ more than once during the pandemic. For example: X percentage of
people in latest MIQ lottery had used MIQ in last 12 months. Or the most
frequent user of MIQ has traveled X times since March 2020.”
Your request is being processed in accordance with the Act and a response
will be sent to you in due course.
If you have any enquiries regarding your request, or its urgency, feel
free to contact us via email at [3][email address].
Nâku noa, nâ
MINISTERIAL SERVICES
Ngâ Pou o te Taumaru
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
Level 4, 15 Stout Street, PO Box 1473, Wellington 6140
NZBN 9429000106078
[4]www.govt.nz - your guide to finding and using New Zealand government
services
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Kia ora Mr Hulls
Please find attached correspondence in relation to your Official
Information Act Request of 19 January 2022.
Ngā mihi
Ministerial Services
Engagement, Communications and Ministerial Services
Email: [1][email address]
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
15 Stout Street, Wellington, PO Box 1473, Wellington 6140
[2]www.mbie.govt.nz
[3]www.govt.nz - your guide to finding and using New Zealand government
services
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Kia ora Mr Hulls
Please find attached our response to your Official Information Act Request
of 19 January 2022.
Ngā mihi
Ministerial Services
Engagement, Communications and Ministerial Services
Email: [1][email address]
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
15 Stout Street, Wellington, PO Box 1473, Wellington 6140
[2]www.mbie.govt.nz
[3]www.govt.nz - your guide to finding and using New Zealand government
services
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Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. This message and any
files transmitted with it are confidential and solely for the use of the
intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient or the person
responsible for delivery to the intended recipient, be advised that you
have received this message in error and that any use is strictly
prohibited. Please contact the sender and delete the message and any
attachment from your computer.
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