Amount of taxpayer money spent on Victor Strategy and Communications.
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From: Mr M P Ross
Dear New Zealand Transport Agency,,
Under the Official Information Act I request the following information regarding Victor Strategy and Communications, run by former senior advisor to Jacinda Ardern, Clint Smith.
1) How much money has Waka Kotahi spent on services provided by Victor Strategy and Communications since 2017?
1a) In what capacity has Waka Kotahi used Victor Strategy and Communications since 2017?
1b) Please provide a breakdown of costs
2) Has Waka Kotahi used Victor Strategy and Communications services in terms of Social Media related posts since 2017.
2a) If so, please provide copies of said posts.
3). Please provide invoice dates (and amounts) from Victor Strategy and communications to Waka Kotahi since 2017.
Yours faithfully,
Mr M P Ross
From: Official Correspondence
New Zealand Transport Agency
Dear M P Ross,
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Official Information Act 1982.
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Ministerial Services
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Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
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From: Mr M P Ross <[FOI #18700 email]>
Sent: Sunday, 27 February 2022 6:12 pm
To: Official Correspondence <[email address]>
Subject: Official Information request - Amount of taxpayer money spent on
Victor Strategy and Communications.
Dear New Zealand Transport Agency,,
Under the Official Information Act I request the following information
regarding Victor Strategy and Communications, run by former senior advisor
to Jacinda Ardern, Clint Smith.
1) How much money has Waka Kotahi spent on services provided by Victor
Strategy and Communications since 2017?
1a) In what capacity has Waka Kotahi used Victor Strategy and
Communications since 2017?
1b) Please provide a breakdown of costs
2) Has Waka Kotahi used Victor Strategy and Communications services in
terms of Social Media related posts since 2017.
2a) If so, please provide copies of said posts.
3). Please provide invoice dates (and amounts) from Victor Strategy and
communications to Waka Kotahi since 2017.
Yours faithfully,
Mr M P Ross
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New Zealand Transport Agency
Dear Mr Ross
Please find attached the response to your request of 27 February 2022 for
information under the Official Information Act 1982.
Regards
Ministerial Services
Te Waka Kōtuia | Engagement & Partnerships
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
[1]twitter | [2]youtube | [3]facebook
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From: Mr M P Ross <[5][FOI #18700 email]>
Sent: Sunday, 27 February 2022 6:12 pm
To: Official Correspondence <[6][email address]>
Subject: Official Information request - Amount of taxpayer money spent on
Victor Strategy and Communications.
Dear New Zealand Transport Agency,,
Under the Official Information Act I request the following information
regarding Victor Strategy and Communications, run by former senior advisor
to Jacinda Ardern, Clint Smith.
1) How much money has Waka Kotahi spent on services provided by Victor
Strategy and Communications since 2017?
1a) In what capacity has Waka Kotahi used Victor Strategy and
Communications since 2017?
1b) Please provide a breakdown of costs
2) Has Waka Kotahi used Victor Strategy and Communications services in
terms of Social Media related posts since 2017.
2a) If so, please provide copies of said posts.
3). Please provide invoice dates (and amounts) from Victor Strategy and
communications to Waka Kotahi since 2017.
Yours faithfully,
Mr M P Ross
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