17 March 2022
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Laura
UYO NZ Ltd
[FYI request #18488 email]
Dear Laura
Thank you for your email of 8 February 2022 requesting the following under the Official
Information Act 1982 (the Act):
On this web page about ‘Phasing out hard-to-recycle and single-use plastics’
(https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fenvironment.
govt.nz%2Fwhat-government-is-doing%2Fareas-of-work%2Fwaste%2Fplastic-
phase-
out%2F&data=04%7C01%7COIA%40mfe.govt.nz%7Cd317a6b6735f4fcf8e500
8d9eab34c41%7C761dd003d4ff40498a728549b20fcbb1%7C0%7C0%7C63779888
0294022675%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV
2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=VD1667FRTxO
xHdQq%2FIACxpfIeCRp3J19MeWLXYb8Ff8%3D&reserved=0) the Ministry
states that it is "working with sector experts to develop a plan for expanded
polystyrene, single-use cups (including coffee cups) and wet wipes, with next steps
for these to be agreed in 2022.”
Please provide the following information:
(a) the Terms of Reference for any committee or group these ’sector experts’ are
members of or observers on
(b) the names of the ‘sector experts’ and the organisations or companies they work
for and/or represent
(c) the selection criteria for recruitment of the ’sector experts’
(d) details of how the ’sector experts’ were identified or recruited (including
public/trade advertising, word of mouth, self-nomination, etc)
(e) dates of meetings of the ’sector experts’ attended by one or more Ministry official
(f) dates of any meetings Ministry officials have had with any of the ’sector experts’
outside of any committee or group the experts are members of
(g) the agenda for each meeting of the ’sector experts’
(h) a list of all the papers provided by the Ministry to the ’sector experts’, either at
meetings, or outside of them
(i) the minutes of each meeting of the ’sector experts’.
On 16 February 2022, the Ministry for the Environment (the Ministry) confirmed its
interpretation of your request as related to work regarding single-use cups only.
On 8 March 2022, the Ministry extended the timeframe to respond to your request under
section 15A(1)(b) of the Act, as consultations necessary to make a decision on the request
are such that a proper response to the request cannot reasonably be made within the
original time limit.
In response to Part A of your request, the Ministry is providing you with a copy of the letter of
appointment template and the Terms of Reference. These documents are attached with this
response. Some information within these documents has been withheld under section
9(2)(a) to protect the privacy of individuals.
In response to Part B, the names and organisations of five of the six sector experts are listed
below:
- Sophie Ward, Wanaka Wastebusters
- Nick Keene, Hospitality New Zealand
- Sarah Yanez, Australian Institute of Packaging
- Kate Parker, Scion
- Simon Kenny, McDonalds
Please note, the identity of the sixth expert has been withheld under section 9(2)(a) of the
Act. They have confirmed they are happy to be described as a ‘Project Manager, Packaging
Specialist, and Waste Educator’.
Regarding Parts C and D of your request, the Ministry has identified several emails which
describe the processes undertaken during the selection process. These emails are outlined
in the enclosed document schedule and have been provided in part with this response. Note,
some information within these emails has been redacted as it is outside the scope of your
request or withheld under section 9(2)(a) to protect the privacy of individuals.
In response to Part E, the Ministry can confirm officials met with the group on 30 November
2021 and 3 February 2022.
The Ministry is interpreting Part F of your request as asking whether any Ministry officials
met with one or more of the experts to discuss single-use cups, outside committee or group
the experts are members of, since the group was established in November 2021.
The Ministry can confirm no other officials met with these experts to discuss single-use cups
during this time.
Meeting agendas, in response to Part G of your request, are enclosed with this response.
Again, some of the information contained within these agendas has been withheld under
section 9(2)(a) of the Act.
Regarding Part H of your request, a list of all the papers provided by the Ministry to the
sector experts is provided below:
- Single-use cups: Policy objectives and problem definition
- Slides for Technical Advisory Group
- Single-use cups focus #2 – use cases, specific scenarios
Finally, in response to Part I of your request, the minutes of the meetings disclosed above
has been withheld in full under the following sections of the Act:
9(2)(ba)(i)
the withholding of the information is necessary to protect information
which is subject to an obligation of confidence or which any person
has been or could be compelled to provide under the authority of any
enactment, where the making available of the information would be
likely to prejudice the supply of similar information, or information from
the same source, and it is in the public interest that such information
should continue to be supplied.
9(2)(f)(iv)
the withholding of the information is necessary to maintain the
constitutional conventions for the time being which protect the
confidentiality of advice tendered by Ministers of the Crown and
officials.
In terms of section 9(1) of the Act, I am satisfied that, in the circumstances, the withholding
of this information is not outweighed by other considerations that render it desirable to make
the information available in the public interest.
You have the right to seek an investigation and review of this response by the Office of the
Ombudsman of my decision to withhold information relating to this request, in accordance
with section 28(3) of the Act. The relevant details can be found on their website at:
www.ombudsman.parliament.nz.
Please note that due to the public interest in our work, the Ministry publishes responses to
requests for official information on its website shortly after the response has been sent.
If you have any queries about this, please feel free to contact our Ministerial Services team:
[email address].
Yours sincerely
Electronically signed by Shaun Lewis
Shaun Lewis
Director - Systems Change and Investment
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Letter of appointment template
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Terms of Reference
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Emails:
Members for plastic
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cups and wet wipes Advisory
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10 Sep
Email:
Next steps on wet wipes
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and coffee cups group
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10 Sep
Email:
Draft email for your
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Attachment: Preferred list
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content
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14-16 Sep Emails:
Cups and wet wipes
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expert groups
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14-20 Sep Emails:
Cups and wet wipes
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20 Sep
Emails:
Discuss wet wipes and
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coffee cup expert group
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30 Nov
Agenda: Single-use Cups
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Advisory Group Agenda for
focus meeting one
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3 Feb
Agenda: Single-use Advisory
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Group Focus 2 meeting agenda
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30 Nov
Single-use Cups Advisory
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9(2)(ba)(i)
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Group Meeting 1 Summary
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Report
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Single-use Cups Advisory
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Group Meeting 2 Summary
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Terms of Reference
The Advisory Group and the Ministry will agree the content of an overarching set of Terms of Reference. A
draft Terms of Reference has been provided. The Terms of Reference will guide:
the relationship between the Ministry, and
the Work the Advisory Group and the Ministry will undertake on policy options for single‐use cups.
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Further, you and the Ministry agree that when the finalised Terms of Reference are agreed, they will be
deemed incorporated into this agreement (and attached as an Appendix 1). In the event of any
inconsistency between this agreement and the Terms of Reference, the Terms of Reference will take
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precedence.
Remuneration
As you are appointed to the Advisory Group to bring the expertise, knowledge and skills associated with
your position within your organisation, it is expected that your employer will cover costs for your time on
the Advisory Group.
Reimbursement of Expenses
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It is expected this Advisory Group will be held completely virtually given Covid‐19 restrictions. However, if
Covid‐19 restrictions change over the course of the Advisory Group term, there is potential to hold one or
two of the meetings in Wellington. Meetings will always have virtual capacity for members unable to travel
to Wellington.
If travel is agreed to by the Ministry, the Ministry will reimburse you for reasonable travel costs such as
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flights or vehicle milage, accommodation, and food costs directly incurred in delivering the Work. If you
incur travel costs, we require you adhere to the Ministry’s Expense Policy in the Terms of Reference.
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Invoices for expenses and details of your nominated bank account details should be sent to:
Laura Barnett at [email address]
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You agree to the confidentiality provisions in the attached Terms of Reference.
Relationship
The relationship between you and the Ministry will not be taken as constituting an employment,
partnership, fiduciary, or servant relationship with the Ministry.
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Next Steps
If you agree to this arrangement, please counter‐sign and return a copy of this letter as soon as possible.
An emailed pdf copy of the ‘wet ink’ signed copy or an electronically signed copy will be sufficient.
I look forward to your response.
Yours sincerely
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Stephen Goodman
Manager, Waste Streams Policy, Ministry for the Environment
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APPENDIX 1
TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR ADVISORY GROUP ON SINGLE‐USE CUPS
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Single‐use Cups Advisory Group Terms of Reference
1. Introduction
This document sets out the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the Single‐use Cups Advisory Group (the
Advisory Group) that will provide independent expert advice to the Ministry for the Environment
(the Ministry) on how single‐use cups could be phased out in Aotearoa New Zealand (Aotearoa).
The objective of the Advisory Group is to inform the Ministry’s advice and recommendations to
Cabinet around how a single‐use cup phase out could work in Aotearoa.
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2. Contents of this document
background to the phase out of single‐use cups
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purpose and function of the Advisory Group
Advisory Group project description: scope, outputs, focus areas and deliverables
roles and responsibilities: Ministry Project Team, Advisory Group Chair, and Advisory Group
members
Advisory Group membership and term
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conflict of Interest
Appendix 1: Ministry Project Team contact details
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Appendix 2: Conflict of interest declaration
Appendix 3: Ministry Expense Policy
Appendix 4: Confidentiality provisions
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3. Background
The Ministry for the Environment (the Ministry) has a significant work programme on reducing
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waste. From funding waste minimisation and waste infrastructure projects, developing a new waste
strategy and new legislation, to working on national system change projects such as a Container
Return Scheme for Aotearoa, Regulated Product Stewardship for six priority products, kerbside
standardisation, and action on specific waste streams such as organic waste and plastics. In 2018 the
Ministry announced the plastic bag ban which sparked a shift in consumer behaviour and thinking
around plastic in Aotearoa.
In December 2019, the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor released the Rethinking Plastics in
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Aotearoa report, which laid out a vision of an embedded circular economy for plastics with reduced
reliance on plastics. The report had 51 recommendations for how Aotearoa can reduce its reliance
on plastic, one of which was phasing out particularly problematic items that are single‐use and/or
hard to recycle.
In 2020, the Ministry publicly consulted on phasing out certain hard‐to‐recycle plastics and up to
seven single‐use plastic items by 20251. One of the phase out proposals was certain single‐use cups
and their lids.
The proposal for single‐use cups and lids exempted coffee cups (due to the lack of alternatives) and
cups made from plastic types 1, 2 and 5 (as these types are more likely to be recycled). Many
submitters were confused by the proposed exemptions and disagreed with exempting coffee cups.
In June 2021, Cabinet agreed to phase out three hard‐to‐recycle plastics and six single‐use plastic
items. Single‐use cups and lids were not progressed for a phase out due to confusion over the
proposed exemptions and the widespread support for a cup phase out to include coffee cups.
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Cabinet then directed the Ministry to coordinate with sector experts to develop a plan for phasing
out single‐use cups and their lids, with the plan due early 2022 and the phase out coming into force
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by 2025.
The Ministry’s Project Team (the Project Team) will be responsible for developing and delivering
recommendations for a plan for phasing out single‐use cups and lids to Cabinet. The Project Team’s
advice will be informed by the Advisory Group.
4. Purpose and functions of the Advisory Group
The purpose of the Advisory Group is to inform the Ministry’s plan for phasing out single‐use cups
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and lids in Aotearoa, due to Cabinet in early 2022. The Advisory Group will contribute to the Project
Team’s development and refinement of options and recommendations for phasing out cups. The
Advisory Group will provide guidance, feedback, and expertise, and be a sounding board for the
Project Team to test their thinking.
The Advisory Group will:
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share specialist knowledge, e.g. technical knowledge about the different types of materials
used in single‐use cups and lids including coatings and linings, the feasibility and impacts of
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different policy options, science and innovation.
review and provide feedback and advice on draft policy content produced by the Ministry’s
Project Team.
have around seven members including representation from the science and innovation
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sector, packaging sector, hospitality and community groups/NGOs.
The views of all members will be genuinely considered and recorded in a written meeting summary
produced by the Ministry’s Project Team following each meeting, and in the final report
documenting the Advisory Group process, key discussion points and recommendations on a pathway
forward.
Formal policy advice to the Minister for the Environment and Cabinet on this project remains the
sole responsibility of the Ministry, and feedback from the Advisory Group on such advice (e.g.
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briefings, cabinet papers) will not be sought.
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5. Single‐use cups Advisory Group project description
The Project Team will develop draft content around a single‐use cup and lid phase out for each of
the below six focus areas:
1. Policy objectives and problem definition
2. Data gathering: common uses and functions, identifying data needs
3. Alternatives: alternative materials, reusable cups
4. Criteria for analysis of options and option identification
5. Option analysis (including identifying quick wins vs challenging areas to phase out), costs,
and impacts
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6. Wrap up and review: Advisory Group recommendations and concluding comments
Advisory Group members will review the draft content and discuss their feedback at focus meetings.
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Feedback on the focus areas will form the basis of the final report (developed by the Project Team),
which will consolidate the Advisory Group’s advice and include recommendations for how a single‐
use cup phase out could work in Aotearoa.
Members will have at least 5 working days to consider the draft content before the focus meeting,
where they will provide in‐depth, focused feedback. Members will provide any follow‐up comments
in writing.
The Project Team will also send out meeting minutes/notes, and Advisory Group members will
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review these to ensure their perspectives have been accurately interpreted.
Scope
The scope will include all single‐use cups and lids, including biodegradable and compostable plastics,
with a focus on finding solutions to progress a single‐use cup and lid phase out.
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Broader options (outside of just a phase out) could be considered as part of making a phase out
more achievable and maximising benefits.
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Key outputs required from the Advisory Group
provide expert feedback on the Ministry’s draft policy content for each of the six focus
areas, and
provide expert feedback on the Ministry’s draft policy report for phasing out single‐use cups,
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which outlines the focus areas discussed and incorporates feedback and recommendations
from Advisory Group members.
This report will inform the Ministry’s advice to the Minister for the Environment and Cabinet, and
likely a consultation document for Cabinet to consider in mid 2022.
The final report will note where there are any points of difference and where there is strong
consensus. The final report is not government policy – it is a summary of content discussed,
feedback and recommendations from the Advisory Group, and will feed into policy advice for
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Advisory Group members
make every effort to attend each meeting and reporting anticipated absences to the Project
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if representing an organisation, the member brings the relevant technical expertise/skillset
of their organisation to the Advisory Group
if representing an organisation, member ensures an appropriate secondary contact attends
any meetings the member cannot
review draft policy content on each of the focus areas prior to meetings and contributing to
actions when agreed
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participate actively in discussion, providing advice and recommendations
bring matters of significance to the attention of the Advisory Group and using professional
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perspectives to provide analysis and advice
contribute to email discussion amongst the Advisory Group about relevant matters
review minutes of meetings and work with the Project Team to ensure correct interpretation
of members’ views
complete and return the conflict of interest declaration form (in Appendix 2) and the
confidentiality provisions in (Appendix 4) before the first focus meeting
7. Advisory Group membership and term
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The Advisory Group includes members with varied expertise across a range of fields including
commercial, science/innovation, packaging, and NGO expertise. Members represent a wide range of
stakeholders affected by a potential single‐use cup phase out and they understand the challenges
and opportunities of doing so.
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Members will be appointed by the Ministry. Members will be appointed until the completion of the
Advisory Group, which is currently expected to be in April 2022. The term of the Advisory Group will
be from November 2021 – April 2022, or until five days after the last deliverable is provided.
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Any member of the Advisory Group may resign within 14 days of notifying the Ministry in writing.
A member will lose their position if they miss two consecutive meetings without prior approval of
the Chair.
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Where members are appointed in their personal capacity, no secondary contacts will be permitted
to attend in place of members. Where members are appointed as technical representatives of
organisations, members may designate secondary contacts to attend as required.
8. Meetings
Meetings will be held virtually, via Microsoft Teams or Zoom. If Covid‐19 restrictions allow and
depending on the availability of members, the Ministry may decide to hold one or more of the
meetings in Wellington. Final dates will be confirmed with the Advisory Group members.
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10. Confidentiality
Advisory Group members are asked to agree to the confidentiality provisions in Appendix 4.
Advisory Group members are expected to maintain confidentiality of matters discussed at meetings,
where specified by Ministry officials. After Ministers have made and publicly announced decisions
for single‐use cups and their lids, then members may comment as they see fit.
11. Conflict of Interest
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The Advisory Group members are asked to formally declare real or possible conflicts of interest (see
Appendix 2). These will be noted in the Advisory Group members’ records and will be reviewed and
accepted by the Project Manager responsible for the Advisory Group. Disclosure of interest can be:
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• self‐initiated, or
• raised by the Advisory Group, or
• raised by the Project Team.
Members should operate on the understanding that “if in doubt, disclose the interest”. The
appearance and perception of a conflict is just as important to manage as an actual conflict. The
Manager of the Project Team will decide if there is a relevant interest and determine appropriate
action.
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Appendix 2: Conflict of Interest Declaration Form
An actual conflict of interest arises in a situation where a candidate’s private interest interferes or
appears to interfere with an issue that faces the Single‐use cups Advisory Group (the Advisory
Group). Perceived or potential conflicts of interest exist in situations where a candidate of the
Advisory Group, a family member or a close personal relation has private interests that interfere or
appear to interfere with an issue that faces the Advisory Group.
A conflict of interest arises in a situation where there is a possibility that a benefit may apply to a
sector, industry or organisation that a candidate may represent.
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I declare that there are no conflicts of interest could compromise my objectivity,
judgement, integrity or ability to perform the responsibilities of the TAG.
I declare the following situation(s) that would cause a conflict of interest to exist
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I declare the following situation(s) that may be perceived as a conflict of interest
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Please describe how this conflict of interest will be managed:
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Appendix 3: Ministry Expense Policy
The purpose of this expense policy is to provide the recipient with guidance on what the Ministry
considers to be reasonable travel‐related expenses.
If the recipient is eligible to claim travel‐related expenses as indicated in this Agreement, this policy
applies unless the Agreement expressly provides an exception to this policy. No travel‐related
expenses are payable by the Ministry if this Agreement does not expressly provide for them.
Air Travel The Ministry encourages nonflexible fares as often there is little or no difference between buying 1982
two nonflexible fares and paying for a fully flexible fare, hence making the risk of cancellation
worthwhile. The Ministry encourages the purchase of the cheapest fares (unless there are valid
reasons for not buying these). Where alternatives to travel are available, such as video conferencing
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or teleconferencing, please use these.
Out of Town Travel expenses Actual and reasonable expenses (on receipt) for meals and other incidental expenses while on out‐
of‐town business for the purpose of the Project may be claimed.
Meal costs We have indicated actual and reasonable costs of meals per person up to the maximum amounts
(GST inclusive) stated below as follows:
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Lunch $20
Dinner $50
Alcohol purchases are a personal expense and therefore cannot be charged back to the Ministry as
part of Travel expenses.
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Accommodation The Ministry will contribute up to $200 per night (GST inclusive) per person for accommodation in
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New Zealand.
Minibar Minibar charges are a personal expense and therefore cannot be charged back to the Ministry as
part of the recipient’s accommodation bill.
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Other Expenses Taxis/parking costs The recipient should use other more cost effective and environmentally friendly options (eg, walk,
bus) wherever feasible and practicable. Therefore the recipient should use taxis, Uber or rental cars
moderately and conservatively where necessary for the delivery of the Work. Taxi/Uber/rental car
and/or parking costs may be reimbursed if incurred in delivering the Work. The recipient must
provide receipts for such costs. If supporting documentation (eg, receipts) cannot be provided, the
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charge will not be reimbursed.
Use of private motor vehicle The recipient may use a private vehicle for business relating to the Work. Mileage may be claimed at
the standard mileage rate for motor vehicles stated on the ‘Mileage rate for self‐employed people
and reimbursing employees’ page on the Inland Revenue website. Where travel is undertaken in a
personal vehicle, the assumption is that the individual travelling is principally responsible for
insurance coverage. The Ministry will not be liable for any costs incurred in the event of an accident
under these circumstances.
Phone calls The recipient should ensure the cheapest option is used for making calls. Personal calls cannot be
reimbursed. Work related calls are reimbursed upon receipt of supporting documentation. Calls
charged to hotel bills are often extremely expensive and should be avoided where possible.
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Appendix 4: Confidentiality Provisions
1. I [ ] agree and undertake that as an essential condition of
my Work under this Agreement with the Ministry, I will:
a. be discreet in all matters relating to the Minister for the Environment and the Ministry, and
the affairs of the New Zealand Government generally;
b. keep confidential all information relating to the matters referred to in paragraph 1(a) above
which I obtain or become aware of through my Work with the Ministry (the
“Information”);
c. not, other than as required by law, disclose or discuss the Information with any person who
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part of the Advisory Group; or
employed by, a Minister for the Environment, or otherwise a part of the Crown;
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an officer, employee or authorised agent of the Ministry;
without the prior written consent of the Ministry. The Ministry will only approve disclosure of
Information to your advisors, colleagues, and employees on a need‐to‐know and
confidential basis and may require those third parties to sign a
confidentiality undertaking;
d. only access and handle Information in accordance with this undertaking of confidentiality;
e. not use any Information to gain personal advantage or for the benefit of any person or
organisation other than in accordance with the performance of the Work under
this agreement;
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f. in particular, but without limitation, not discuss any matters referred to in paragraph 1(a) or
any Information with any member of the media or submit articles for publication or
dissemination outside the Crown without the prior authorisation of the Ministry; and
g. take all reasonable care to ensure that all Information in my possession is kept secure and I
will immediately return, destroy or otherwise deal such Information as directed by the
Ministry.
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I acknowledge that:
a. I will continue to honour the promises I make in this undertaking of confidentiality, even
after my Work under this Agreement and by the Ministry has expired; and
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b. my obligations under paragraphs 1(b)‐(g) above shall survive until the Information in
question becomes publicly available (other than through a breach of my obligations
under this undertaking of confidentiality), or until the Ministry gives written approval
for the disclosure or use of particular Information.
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Legal Privilege: Further to the provisions above in respect of confidentiality:
a. I acknowledge that the Information released to me may include material subject to
professional legal privilege.
b. I acknowledge the use of that Information is limited to the purposes of this agreement and is
not intended to result in any waiver of the privilege.
c. I acknowledge and agree to treat all Information received in a manner that maintains the
Crown’s legal privilege.
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From: Jenny Marshall <[email address]>
Sent: Thursday, 2 September 2021 5:02 pm
To: Laura Barnett <[email address]>
Cc: Liz Butcher <[email address]>; Piata‐Te‐Kahurangi Costello <Piata‐Te‐[email address]>
Subject: RE: Members for plastic cups and wet wipes Advisory Groups
Hi Laura
Send through your list and I can review and let you know if its worth a conversation or not
Jenny Marshall (she/her)
Senior Waste Policy Analyst | Kaitātari Kaupapa Here Matua
Policy and Waste Streams Team
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Ministry staff work flexibly by default. For me, this means I work 4 days a week Monday to Thursday
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From: Laura Barnett <[email address]>
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Sent: Thursday, 2 September 2021 4:58 pm
To: Jenny Marshall <[email address]>
Cc: Liz Butcher <[email address]>; Piata‐Te‐Kahurangi Costello <Piata‐Te‐[email address]>
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Kia ora Jenny
As you know we are putting together a list of people to contact about being on our Advisory Groups on cups and
wet wipes. Thanks for your suggestions so far.
We have now got a rough list of people but it would be great to get your opinion on them, especially if you know or
have worked with some of them. Many of the suggestions we don’t know. Would you have half an hour sometime
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early next week to talk through the list?
Or if you’re strapped for time I could send you through the list and you could let us know any thoughts.
Noho ora mai
Laura
Laura Barnett (She/Her)
Policy Analyst – Waste Streams Policy
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Your thoughts on the preferred list of advisory group members. You’ll see some of our comments around skill
sets that these people would bring and key considerations. Interested in your thoughts on the balance, and
any gaps or duplication you might see?
that you agree for us to progress the set up of these groups subject to any suggested changes to the
members we have identified.
Note: We have identified both a preferred list and also provided you with a list of others who we considered but
haven’t included. Some of the secondary list(s) could still be worthwhile engaging with separately to inform our final
advice to Ministers.
If you agree, then we propose the following as next steps:
We will draft an initial email outlining what we are doing and seeking interest from either the organisation
or the specific individual. Shaun if we draft these would you be happy for this email to come from your
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inbox? Alternatively, Steve or myself could send these out.
Once we have established who is keen to be involved we will work with legal and procurement to get the
relevant documentation in place (either contract or Terms of Reference depending on the final make‐up of
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the group) and to put together a more formal invitation offer.
Happy to set up a time to discuss if you would prefer us to talk you through our thinking too.
Ngā mihi
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If you agree, then we propose the following as next steps:
We will draft an initial email outlining what we are doing and seeking interest from either the organisation
or the specific individual.
Shaun if we draft these would you be happy for this email to come from your
inbox? Alternatively, Steve or myself could send these out.
Once we have established who is keen to be involved we will work with legal and procurement to get the
relevant documentation in place (either contract or Terms of Reference depending on the final make‐up of
the group) and to put together a more formal invitation offer.
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FW: Discuss wet wipes and coffee cup expert group members
From: Stephen Goodman <[email address]>
Sent: Monday, 20 September 2021 9:45 am
To: Liz Butcher <[email address]>; Laura Barnett <[email address]>; Piata‐Te‐Kahurangi
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Subject: RE: Discuss wet wipes and coffee cup expert group members
Yay. Nice one. Can I drop in for 5 mins just to re‐see the list?
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Shaun is happy with our proposed list and has said that he doesn’t think we need the meeting with him and Sam
today. Georgia should hopefully cancel this soon.
Laura and Piata, should we meet at this time anyway so that we can talk about next steps?
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From: Sam Buckle <[email address]>
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To: Sam Buckle; Shaun Lewis; Stephen Goodman; Liz Butcher; Piata‐Te‐Kahurangi Costello; Laura Barnett
Subject: Discuss wet wipes and coffee cup expert group members
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