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Ngā Whakahōunga | Updates
Taitara | Title
Tākupu | Comment
Chief Censor appointment
Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
Responsible DCE:
The Chief Censor appointment process is progressing. Five
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interviews were completed, with three candidates
proceeding to psychometric assessment.
Contact:
Reference checking is underway for the shortlisted
Anita Balakrishnan
candidates.
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Unsuccessful candidates have been notified.
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Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
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We will provide a briefing on the recommended candidate,
and a draft Cabinet paper, by 30 March 2022.
We will also provide advice in the event an Acting Chief
Censor is required until a successful candidate can
commence the role.
The Paige Harris Birth Registration Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
Act
On 18 March 2022, the Paige Harris Birth Registration Bill
Information
received Royal assent. In preparation for the enactment of
Responsible DCE:
the Bill, we contacted the Harris family to obtain
Maria Robertson
information required to update Paige’s birth record.
The Registrar-General waived the costs for issuing the new
Contact:
birth certificates show
Official ing Paige’s parents’ details. Paige’s
Natasha Weight
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father has col ected her birth certificates from our Auckland
office.
the The Law Commission has briefed us on the likely content of
the report on surrogacy.
Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
under We continue to support the Ministry of Justice on the
adoption reform consultation. The changes being
considered aim to eliminate the occurrence of a similar case
in the future.
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Tākupu | Comment
9(2)(f)(iv)
Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
9(2)(f)(iv)
Responsible DCE:
Maria Robertson
Contact:
Steve Donkin
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Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
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Replacements for certificates lost Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
in Australian floods
the A small number of people lost their birth certificate or other
documents in the recent floods in Australia. The Registrar-
Responsible DCE:
General has exercised his statutory discretion to waive the
Maria Robertson
fee for replacement birth, marriage, and change of name
under certificates. This follows a practice established with his
Contact:
Australian counterparts in other civil defence emergencies,
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such as bushfires.
(9(2)(a)
)
The discretion is specific to the statute. Power to waive the
replacement fee does not extend to passports, where only
the urgent element of the fee can be waived in certain
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Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
We expect a small number of further requests and will
continue to liaise with Australian registrars.
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Taitara | Title
Tākupu | Comment
International efforts to counter
Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
child sexual exploitation and
abuse (CSEA)
In February 2022, you signed a five-country statement on
behalf of the New Zealand Government, marking the second
anniversary of the voluntary principles to counter CSEA. The
Responsible DCE:
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following Ministers have agreed to sign the statement, to be
published online on 24 or 25 March 2022:
• Hon Karen Andrews MP, Australian Minister for
Contact:
Michael Woodside
Home Affairs;
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• Hon Marco Mendicino MP, Canadian Minister of
Public Safety;
• Rt Hon Priti Patel MP, United Kingdom Secretary of
Act
State for the Home Department;
• Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General of the United
States; and
• Alejandro Mayorkas, United States Secretary of the
Department of Homeland Security.
The statement is timely. The latest figures, released by the
National Centre for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC),
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show that over 29 million NCMEC referrals for CSEA material
online (CyberTips) were received from the tech industry in
2021. This is a 35 percent increase from 2020.
Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
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We will keep your office informed of any significant reaction
to the statement, from either the media or technology
the industry.
Review of unsuccessful gambling
Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
prosecution
We commissioned an independent assurance review of an
under
Responsible DCE:
unsuccessful gambling prosecution in Christchurch.
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The review was undertaken by barrister Gregor Al an, and
has now been completed. It found that the prosecution was
conducted appropriately. Lessons were identified to
Contact:
Andrew Fieldsend
strengthen our regulatory approach to investigations and
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prosecutions.
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Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
The General Manager Regulatory Services and the Chief
Legal Advisor will lead our response to the report’s findings.
We will keep you informed.
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Taitara | Title
Tākupu | Comment
Russian sanctions update
Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
Responsible DCE:
On 9 March 2022, the Russian Sanctions Bil was passed. The
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first tranche of sanctions was enacted on 8 March 2022.
The sanctions are relevant for regulations in the Anti-Money
Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009.
Contact:
This relates to the requirement for all reporting entities
Rob Milnes
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(including those that we supervise) to freeze and report any
asset or services provided to sanctioned persons.
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We assisted the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
(MFAT) in drafting the new legislative sanction provisions.
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Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
We continue to work with MFAT and the New Zealand
Police to develop guidance on reporting entity
requirements.
We are conducting further analysis to identify any reporting
entities that may have exposure to sanctioned persons.
There are likely to be some entities providing offshore trust
Information
and company services that are identified in this process.
We wil undertake further engagement to ensure reporting
entities are aware of their obligations.
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Ngā Pānuitanga Whakamōhio me Runanga Minita hoki
Briefings and Cabinet Papers
Taitara | Title
Date to
Action for
Key contact
Responsible
Minister
Minister
DCE
Briefing: Life and
24 March 2022 For noting
Julia Wootton
Maria
Identity Products
(9(2)(a)
)
Robertson
Processing Update
Briefing: Digital
25 March 2022
For noting
Nick Law
Marilyn Little
Ministers group
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)
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meeting
Briefing: Exposure
30 March 2022
For noting
Kate Raggett
Marilyn Little
draft of Fire and
(9(2)(a)
)
Act
Emergency (Levy)
Amendment Bill
Briefing: Decision on 30 March 2022
For agreement Anita Balakrishnan Marilyn Little
Chief Censor
(9(2)(a)
)
appointment and
draft Cabinet paper
Briefing: New
31 March 2022
For noting
Lewis Brown
Hoani Lambert
Zealand Libraries
(9(2)(a)
)
Information
Partnership
Programme (NZLPP)
transition to closure
- June 2022
Briefing: Lottery
31 March 2022 For agreement Lorraine Tawhai
Maria
Official
Minister’s
(9(2)(a)
)
Robertson
Discretionary Fund –
March 2022
the
Briefing: Next steps
31 March 2022
For agreement Kate Raggett
Marilyn Little
for self-identification
(9(2)(a)
)
regulations
Budget 2022 Vote
5 April 2022
under For noting Julia Taylor
Karl Le Quesne
Internal Affairs
(TBC)
(9(2)(a)
)
Briefing: Budget
7 April 2022
For agreement Sharyn Mitchell
Kate Wareham
2022 – Final
(9(2)(a)
)
Estimates
documentation for
Vote Internal Affairs
Released
Briefing: Next steps -
7 April 2022
For agreement Kate Raggett
Marilyn Little
Registering a
(9(2)(a)
)
nominated sex for
overseas-born New
Zealanders
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Taitara | Title
Date to
Action for
Key contact
Responsible
Minister
Minister
DCE
Briefing: Options for
7 April 2022
For agreement Jared Mul en
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a voluntary filtering
(9(2)(a)
)
system to prevent
access to
objectionable digital
terrorist and violent
extremist content
Briefing: Archives
8 April 2022
For agreement Anita Balakrishnan Marilyn Little
Council / Te Rua
(9(2)(a)
)
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Wānanga
commencement of
appointment
Act
process
Briefing: Lottery
8 April 2022
For agreement Anita Balakrishnan Marilyn Little
distribution
(9(2)(a)
)
committee
appointments round
commencement
Briefing: Content
15 April 2022
For noting
Nick Law
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regulatory review
(9(2)(a)
)
Information
engagement
summary
Briefing: Update on
15 April 2022
For noting
Dave Robson
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the release of
(9(2)(a)
)
Gaming Machine
Official
Proceeds
Briefing: Budget
21 April 2022
For agreement Sharyn Mitchell
Kate Wareham
the
2022 – Updated
(9(2)(a)
)
Estimates
documentation for
Vote Internal Affairs
Aide memoire:
28 April 2022
under For noting Anita Balakrishnan Marilyn Little
Talking points for
(9(2)(a)
)
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of the Chief Censor
Cabinet paper and
5 May 2022
For agreement Phillipa Guthrey
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draft discussion
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document: proposed
changes to gambling
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Taitara | Title
Date to
Action for
Key contact
Responsible
Minister
Minister
DCE
Draft Cabinet paper:
6 May 2022
For agreement Anita Balakrishnan Marilyn Little
New Lottery Grants
(9(2)(a)
)
Board Te Puna
Tahua appointment
of a community
liaison member
portfolio
Briefing: Budget Day 12 May 2022
For noting
Sharyn Mitchell
Kate Wareham
Internal Affairs
(9(2)(a)
)
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portfolio
Briefing: Chief
12 May 2022
For agreement Anita Balakrishnan Marilyn Little
Censor appointment
Act
(9(2)(a)
)
documents
Information
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Ngā Tono i raro i te Ture Mōhiohio Ōkawa ā-Minita
Ministerial Official Information Act requests
Name
Request
Date to Minister Statutory due
Key contact
date
9(2)(a)
Content
28 March 2022
1 April 2022
Maya Jones
regulatory
(9(2)(a)
)
system papers
Marc Daalder
List of briefings
5 April 2022
11 April 2022
Maya Jones
received in
(9(2)(a)
)
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January 2022
Ngā Tono i raro i te Ture Mōhiohio Ōkawa ā-Tari Act
Departmental Official Information Act requests
Name
Request
Date to Minister Statutory due
Key contact
date
9(2)(a)
Lottery grant
25 March 2022
30 March 2022
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funding granted
(9(2)(a)
)
to rugby and
Information
netbal clubs in
the Kaikoura
area
9(2)(a)
Names of all
7 April 2022
14 April 2022
Emma Atkins
newly appointed
(9(2)(a)
)
Official
venue operator
and venue
managers the
operating under
gaming trust
9(2)(a)
Lottery Grant
30 March 2022
4 April 2022
Micheala Ngaia
funding requests
(9(2)(a)
)
under
of applications
and information
made to and
from Laura
Fergusson Trust
Inc Alkd and
Laura Ferguson
Released Trust Board
Incorporated
9(2)(a)
Change of Name 30 March 2022
4 April 2022
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processing
(9(2)(a)
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timeframes
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Name
Request
Date to Minister Statutory due
Key contact
date
9(2)(a)
Follow up to
1 April 2022
6 April 2022
Micheala Ngaia
OIA2122-0337
(9(2)(a)
)
Citizens of
Western Samoa
9(2)(a)
A request for
6 April 2022
11 April 2022
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information held
(9(2)(a)
)
on the World
Economic
Forum’s ‘Known
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identity program’
Act
9(2)(a)
Citizenship
6 April 2022
11 April 2022
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processing
(9(2)(a)
)
Timeframe
specifically why
timeframes have
not improved
after 2 years
9(2)(a)
Statistics on
6 April 2022
11 April 2022
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adopted people
(9(2)(a)
)
Information
9(2)(a)
Information of
8 April 2022
13 April 2022
Micheala Ngaia
Lottery Grants
(9(2)(a)
)
Board funding of
animal testing
and non-animal
Official
testing per year
Duane Watt, The
Information into 28 April 2022
4 May 2022
Emma Atkins
the
Telegraph
a complaint
(9(2)(a)
)
made against
Class 4 gaming
venue
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Pūrongo Tūnga | Status Report
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Ngā Whakahōunga | Updates
Taitara | Title
Tākupu | Comment
Petition calling for inquiry into
Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
Whakaari/White Island response In early 2021, the Government Administration Select
Committee received a petition from Alan Thompson. The
Responsible DCE:
petition calls for a formal inquiry into the Whakaari/White
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Island response.
Contact: Clare Al ison
Our Chief Executive, Paul James, was invited to submit on this
(9(2)(a)
)
petition. He did so in July 2021, noting we do not hold a view
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as to whether or not an inquiry should be held. Mr James
presented the considerations to be taken into account when
establishing an inquiry.
Act
On 22 March 2022, the Select Committee advised it is
recommending the House notes the petition. The National
Party view from the Committee disagrees with this position,
and seeks an inquiry under the Inquiries Act.
Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
We wil continue to update you on this matter as necessary.
Information
Kia Tipu, He Tipua Lottery
Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
Community Funding Model
Programme (Kia Tipu, He Tipua) A media release on Kia Tipu, He Tipua was scheduled for
media release delayed
29 March 2022.
This media release is now delayed. 9(2)(f)(iv)
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Responsible DCE:
Maria Robertson
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Contact:
Steve Donkin
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)
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Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
We are reviewing our initial external communications
approach. We will continue to liaise with your office on the
media release.
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Taitara | Title
Tākupu | Comment
Judicial review of the Reserve
Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
Bank of New Zealand
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) is one of three
Responsible DCE:
supervisors under the AML/CFT Act (the Act). The RBNZ is
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subject to a judicial review hearing in the Wellington High
Court on 11 April 2022.
The proceedings were brought by four remittance businesses
Contact:
Paul Graham
supervised by us under the Act. The proceedings will focus on
(9(2)(a)
)
a claim that the RBNZ has failed to use its statutory powers to
prevent the banking sector from closing the business
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accounts of the claimants.
We are not a party to the proceedings. However, the
Act
involvement of four businesses that we supervise under the
Act may attract media attention.
Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
The decision of this hearing is likely to be reserved. Any media
enquiries should be directed to the RBNZ.
Russian Sanctions Act 2022
Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
implications
Information
The Russia Sanctions Act 2022 requires us to disclose to the
Responsible DCE:
Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade any information that is
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necessary for the enforcement of sanctions. This includes if
we are aware of any "associated persons” on a sanctions list
Contact:
who are travelling to New Zealand to gamble.
Official
Dave Robson
(9(2)(a)
)
Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
the
We will notify casinos and TAB NZ of their reporting duties,
and that they may be required to provide information.
We will also explore adding notification requirements to the
casino Minimum Operating Standards for sanctioned persons.
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Participation in Trace Labs OSINT Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
Event
On 27 March 2022, we competed in the Trace Labs Capture
Responsible DCE:
The Flag event. Competitors use Open Source Intelligence
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(OSINT) to generate new leads on missing persons cases. Any
new information was passed onto law enforcement agencies.
Contact:
We placed 2nd in New Zealand, and 30th out of 182
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Jared Mullen
international teams.
(9(2)(a)
)
Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
We will continue to encourage our kaimahi to undertake
advanced training opportunities to increase capability, skills
and expertise.
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Ngā Pānuitanga Whakamōhio me Runanga Minita hoki
Briefings and Cabinet Papers
Taitara | Title
Date to
Action for
Key contact
Responsible
Minister
Minister
DCE
Budget 2022 Vote
5 April 2022
For noting
Julia Taylor
Karl Le Quesne
Internal Affairs
(TBC)
(9(2)(a)
)
Briefing: proactive
6 April 2022
For agreement Nicola Blackburn
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release of gambling
(9(2)(a)
)
cabinet papers
1982
Briefing: Next steps - 7 April 2022
For agreement Kate Raggett
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Registering a
(9(2)(a)
)
nominated sex for
Act
overseas-born New
Zealanders
Briefing: Options for 7 April 2022
For agreement Jared Mul en
Marilyn Little
a voluntary filtering
(9(2)(a)
)
system to prevent
access to
objectionable digital
terrorist and violent
Information
extremist content
Briefing: Archives
8 April 2022
For agreement Anita Balakrishnan Marilyn Little
Council / Te Rua
(9(2)(a)
)
Wānanga
commencement of
Official
appointments round
Briefing: Lottery
8 April 2022
For agreement Anita Balakrishnan Marilyn Little
distribution
the
(9(2)(a)
)
committee
commencement of
appointments round
9(2)(f)(iv)
8 April 2022
For approval
Nicola Blackburn
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under
(TBC)
(9(2)(a)
)
Briefing: Life and
12 April 2022
For noting
Julia Wootton
Maria
Identity Processing
9(2)(a)
)
Robertson
Update
Briefing: Budget
14 April 2022
For agreement Sharyn Mitchell
Kate Wareham
Released
2022 – Final
(9(2)(a)
)
Estimates
documentation for
Vote Internal Affairs
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Document 2
Taitara | Title
Date to
Action for
Key contact
Responsible
Minister
Minister
DCE
Briefing: Content
15 April 2022
For noting
Nick Law
Marilyn Little
regulatory review
(9(2)(a)
)
engagement
summary
Briefing: Update on
15 April 2022
For noting
Dave Robson
Marilyn Little
the release of
(9(2)(a)
)
Gaming Machine
Proceeds
Briefing: Budget
21 April 2022
For agreement Sharyn Mitchell
Kate Wareham
1982
2022 – Updated
(9(2)(a)
)
Estimates
documentation for
Act
Vote Internal Affairs
Aide memoire:
28 April 2022
For noting
Anita Balakrishnan Marilyn Little
Talking points for
(9(2)(a)
)
APH - Appointment
of the Chief Censor
Draft Cabinet paper: 6 May 2022
For agreement Anita Balakrishnan Marilyn Little
The New Zealand
(9(2)(a)
)
Lottery Grants Board
Information
Te Puna Tahua
appointment of
community liaison
members
Briefing: Budget Day 12 May 2022
For noting
Official Sharyn Mitchell Kate Wareham
Internal Affairs
(9(2)(a)
)
portfolio
the
Briefing: Chief
12 May 2022
For agreement Anita Balakrishnan Marilyn Little
Censor appointment
(9(2)(a)
)
documents
Aide memoire:
8 June 2022
For noting
Anita Balakrishnan Marilyn Little
under
Talking points for
(9(2)(a)
)
APH - Appointments
to the New Zealand
Lottery Grants Board
Te Puna Tahua
Briefing: The New
16 June 2022
For agreement Anita Balakrishnan Marilyn Little
Zealand Lottery
(9(2)(a)
)
Released
Grants Board Te
Puna Tahua
appointment
documents
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Ngā Tono i raro i te Ture Mōhiohio Ōkawa ā-Minita
Ministerial Official Information Act requests
Name
Request
Date to Minister Statutory due
Key contact
date
9(2)(a)
Content
28 March 2022
1 April 2022
Maya Jones
regulatory
(9(2)(a)
)
system papers
Marc Daalder
List of briefings
5 April 2022
11 April 2022
Maya Jones
received in
(9(2)(a)
)
1982
January 2022
9(2)(a)
Proactive inquiry 11 April 2022
18 April 2022
Emma Atkins
into gaming
(9(2)(a)
)
Act
venue
Ngā Tono i raro i te Ture Mōhiohio Ōkawa ā-Tari
Departmental Official Information Act requests
Name
Request
Date to Minister Statutory due
Key contact
date
Information
9(2)(a)
Follow up to
1 April 2022
6 April 2022
Micheala Ngaia
OIA2122-0337
(9(2)(a)
)
Citizens of
Western Samoa
9(2)(a)
A request for
6 April 2022
11 April 2022
Micheala Ngaia
Official
information held
(9(2)(a)
)
on the World the
Economic
Forum’s ‘Known
Traveller Digital
identity program’
9(2)(a)
Citizenship
6 April 2022
11 April 2022
Micheala Ngaia
under
processing
(9(2)(a)
)
Timeframe
specifically why
timeframes have
not improved
after 2 years
9(2)(a)
Statistics on
6 April 2022
11 April 2022
Micheala Ngaia
Released adopted people
(9(2)(a)
)
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Document 2
Name
Request
Date to Minister Statutory due
Key contact
date
9(2)(a)
Names of all
7 April 2022
14 April 2022
Emma Atkins
newly appointed
(9(2)(a)
)
venue operator
and venue
managers
operating under
gaming trust
9(2)(a)
Information of
8 April 2022
13 April 2022
Micheala Ngaia
Lottery Grants
(9(2)(a)
)
1982
Board funding of
animal testing
and non-animal
Act
testing per year
Duane Watt, The
Information into 28 March 2022
4 April 2022
Emma Atkins
Telegraph
a complaint
(9(2)(a)
)
made against
Class 4 gaming
venue
9(2)(a)
Copy of audit
13 April 2022
20 April 2022
Emma Atkins
report into
(9(2)(a)
)
Information
gaming venue
9(2)(a)
Copy of
19 April 2022
26 April 2022
Emma Atkins
correspondence
(9(2)(a)
)
which records
costs for facial
Official
recognition
Brent Melvil e,
Information and 19 April 2022
26 April 2022
Emma Atkins
the
Business Desk
correspondence
(9(2)(a)
)
for compliance
investigation
into gaming
venue
under
Departmental Ombudsman complaint
Name
Request
Date to Minister Statutory due
Key Contact
date
Released
9(2)(a)
Complaint about N/A
20 April 2022
Emma Atkins
a decision to
(9(2)(a)
)
decline request
for reports
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Pūrongo Tūnga | Status Report
1982
Minister of Internal Affairs
Act
Prepared 7 April 2022 for the period 1 to 7 April 2022
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Ngā Whakahōunga | Updates
Taitara | Title
Tākupu | Comment
Update on the Public Lending
Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
Right (PLR) Review
We are developing options to improve the efficiency of the
PLR scheme for authors and the National Library.
Responsible DCE:
We are considering removing the need for authors to reapply
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to the scheme annually. This includes the possibility of data
matching with the deaths register.
Contact:
Removing the need to reapply annually will streamline the
Suzanne Doig
funding process, enabling the chal enge period to be moved
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earlier in the year. This would mean al payments can be
made before the end of the year.
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We are also developing modelling data to predict the possible
financial impacts of reducing the current “number of copies”
threshold requirements. These requirements are used to
determine eligibility for funding under the PLR scheme.
Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
We will brief you in May 2022 on options to improve the
efficiency of the PLR scheme.
Performance of the Digital Child Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
Information
Exploitation Filter System
We continue to improve the reliability and performance of
the Digital Child Exploitation Filter System.
Responsible DCE:
Marilyn Little
As at 4 March 2022, 461 websites featuring objectionable
content were blocked. The filter block page is viewed
Official
Contact:
approximately 2,500 to 5,000 times per day.
Jared Mullen
There are minimal issues currently awaiting resolution.
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the
Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps We will continue to monitor and improve the reliability and
performance of the Digital Child Exploitation Filter System.
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Taitara | Title
Tākupu | Comment
Chief Censor and Deputy Chief
Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
Censor upcoming engagements
The Chief Censor, David Shanks, has been invited to
in the United States and Canada conferences in Canada and the United States of America in
May 2022. The Deputy Chief Censor, Rupert Ablett-Hampson,
Responsible DCE:
will accompany Mr Shanks.
Marilyn Little
Mr Shanks has discussed these conferences with us, and we
Contact:
do not see a risk in his attendance as the outgoing Chief
Anita Balakrishnan
Censor. This also presents a good opportunity for Mr Ablett-
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Hampson to meet international peers.
On 17 and 18 May 2022, Mr Shanks and Mr Ablett-Hampson
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will attend the summit
Changing the Paradigm of CSAM
Removal, in Winnipeg, Canada
. The summit is run by the
Canadian Centre for Child Protection (C3P), a leading
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international agency in the policies and responses to child
sexual exploitation material. The summit presents an
opportunity for New Zealand to compare experiences with
CSAM experts from around the world.
On 19 May 2022, Mr Shanks and Mr Ablett-Hampson will
attend the
Global Summit to Address Online Harms and
Misinformation, in Washington D.C. Run by the Centre for
Countering Digital Hate, the summit seeks to build a collective
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strategy and roadmap for change. It brings together leading
international thinkers, regulators, and activists to share
international insights. Mr Shanks is also a keynote speaker at
this event.
Mr Shanks has informed the organisers of both events that his
Official
term ends on 6 May 2022.
Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
the
We will arrange a time to meet with Mr Shanks and Mr
Ablett-Hampson on their return to hear their observations
from these summits.
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Ngā Pānuitanga Whakamōhio me Runanga Minita hoki
Briefings and Cabinet Papers
Taitara | Title
Date to
Action for
Key contact
Responsible
Minister
Minister
DCE
Briefing: Next steps - 7 April 2022
For agreement Kate Raggett
Marilyn Little
Registering a
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nominated sex for
overseas-born New
Zealanders
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For agreement Jared Mullen
Marilyn Little
a voluntary filtering
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system to prevent
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access to
objectionable digital
terrorist and violent
extremist content
Briefing: Harm
8 April 2022
For noting
Dave Robson
Marilyn Little
minimisation at
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)
casinos
Briefing: Office of
8 April 2022
For noting
Anita Balakrishnan Marilyn Little
Information
Film and Literature
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Classification
2021/22 Quarterly
Report
Briefing: Interim
8 April 2022
For approval
Anita Balakrishnan Marilyn Little
Official
arrangements for
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)
Chief Censor
Briefing: Fire and
8 April 2022
the
For agreement Anita Balakrishnan Marilyn Little
Emergency New
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Zealand
commencement of
appointment round under
2022
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11 April 2022
For approval
Nicola Blackburn
Marilyn Little
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Briefing: Archives
12 April 2022
For agreement Anita Balakrishnan Marilyn Little
Council / Te Rua
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Wānanga
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commencement of
appointments round
Briefing: Life and
12 April 2022
For noting
Julia Wootton
Maria
Identity Processing
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Robertson
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Taitara | Title
Date to
Action for
Key contact
Responsible
Minister
Minister
DCE
Aide Memoire: Final 12 April 2022
For noting
Kate Raggett
Marilyn Little
Engagement
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Strategy: Self-
identification
regulations and
registering a
nominated sex for
overseas-born New
Zealanders
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Briefing: Literacy
13 April 2022
For noting
Elizabeth Jones
Hoani Lambert
and Learning
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Initiatives Update
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April 2022
Briefing: Budget
14 April 2022
For agreement Sharyn Mitchell
Kate Wareham
2022 – Final
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Estimates
documentation for
Vote Internal Affairs
Briefing: Exposure
14 April 2022
For noting
Kate Raggett
Marilyn Little
draft of the FENZ
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Information
(Levy) Amendment
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Briefing: Content
15 April 2022
For noting
Nick Law
Marilyn Little
regulatory review
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engagement
Official
summary
Briefing: Budget
21 April 2022
For agreement Sharyn Mitchell
Kate Wareham
the
2022 – Updated
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)
Estimates
documentation for
Vote Internal Affairs
Aide memoire:
28 April 20
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APH - Appointment
of the Chief Censor
Briefing: Lottery
6 May 2022
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distribution
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Taitara | Title
Date to
Action for
Key contact
Responsible
Minister
Minister
DCE
Draft Cabinet paper: 6 May 2022
For agreement Anita Balakrishnan Marilyn Little
The New Zealand
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Lottery Grants Board
Te Puna Tahua
appointment of
community liaison
members
Draft Cabinet paper: 9 May 2022
For agreement Kate Raggett
Marilyn Little
Discussion
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Document for
release: Self-
identification
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regulations and
registering a
nominated sex for
overseas-born New
Zealanders
Briefing: Budget Day 12 May 2022
For noting
Sharyn Mitchell
Kate Wareham
Internal Affairs
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)
portfolio
Information
Briefing: Chief
12 May 2022
For agreement Anita Balakrishnan Marilyn Little
Censor appointment
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documents
Final Cabinet paper: 24 May 2022
For agreement Kate Raggett
Marilyn Little
Discussion
(9(2)(a)
)
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Document for
release: Self-
identification
the
regulations and
registering a
nominated sex for
overseas-born New under
Zealanders
Aide memoire:
8 June 2022
For noting
Anita Balakrishnan Marilyn Little
Talking points for
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APH - Appointments
to the New Zealand
Lottery Grants Board
Te Puna Tahua
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16 June 2022
For agreement Anita Balakrishnan Marilyn Little
Zealand Lottery
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Ngā Tono i raro i te Ture Mōhiohio Ōkawa ā-Minita
Ministerial Official Information Act requests
Name
Request
Date to Minister Statutory due
Key contact
date
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Proactive inquiry 11 April 2022
18 April 2022
Emma Atkins
into gaming
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venue
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Departmental Official Information Act requests
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Name
Request
Date to Minister Statutory due
Key contact
date
9(2)(a)
Names of all
7 April 2022
14 April 2022
Emma Atkins
newly
(9(2)(a)
)
appointed
venue operator
and venue
managers
Information
operating under
gaming trust
9(2)(a)
Information of
8 April 2022
13 April 2022
Michaela Ngaia
Lottery Grants
(9(2)(a)
)
Board funding
Official
of animal
testing
9(2)(a)
Copy of audit
13 April 2022
20 April 2022
Emma Atkins
the
report into
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)
gaming venue
9(2)(a)
Statistics on
20 April 2022
25 April 2022
Micheala Ngaia
baby names
(027 405 1784)
under
9(2)(a)
Copy of
19 April 2022
26 April 2022
Emma Atkins
correspondence
(9(2)(a)
)
which records
costs for facial
recognition
Brent Melville,
Information and 19 April 2022
26 April 2022
Emma Atkins
Business Desk
Released correspondence
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for compliance
investigation
into gaming
venue
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Name
Request
Date to Minister Statutory due
Key contact
date
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Quarterly GMP 26 April 2022
3 May 2022
Emma Atkins
data for two
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)
gaming venues
Michael Morrah, Al
26 April 2022
3 May 2022
Emma Atkins
Discovery NZ
correspondence
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from DIA to
gaming venue
and minister’s
office in
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relation to
audit
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Details of
26 April 2022
3 May 2022
Emma Atkin
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s
funding by the
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Department to
Netsafe
Departmental Ombudsman complaint
Name
Request
Date to Minister Statutory due
Key Contact
Information
date
9(2)(a)
Complaint about N/A
20 April 2022
Emma Atkins
a decision to
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decline request
for reports
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Priority Routine
Internal Affairs briefing
Hon Jan Tinetti
Minister of Internal Affairs
Title:
The Content Regulatory Review in the context of the Christchurch
Call and mis/disinformation
Date:
8 April 2022
Key issues
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You are meeting with the Prime Minister on Tuesday 12 April at 5pm. We understand the Prime
Minister is interested in how the Content Regulatory Review connects to the Christchurch Call and
how the Review could respond to mis/disinformation. While the Content Regulatory Review will
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support New Zealand’s commitments under the Christchurch Cal to counter violent extremist
content, the Review has broader objectives than the Call.
Mis/disinformation is within scope of the Review and has been raised as an area of concern in initial
engagement. Further analysis is needed to determine whether, and how, the Review will address
mis/disinformation. 9(2)(f)(iv)
Action sought
Timef
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Provide any feedback on this briefing by 10am 8 April 2022, so we can
By 10am 8 April 2022.
incorporate your feedback, ahead of the Prime Minister receiving this
briefing.
Note that the Content Regulatory Review wil support New Zealand’s
commitments under the Christchurch Cal .
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Note that the Content Regulatory Review has broader objectives than the
Christchurch Call.
the
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Note that mis/disinformation is within the scope of the Content Regulatory
Review.
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Forward this briefing to Rt Hon Jacinda Arden (Prime Minister and Minister By 3pm 8 April 2022.
for National Security and Intelligence) and Hon Kris Faafoi (Minister for
Broadcasting and Media), for their information.
Contact for telephone discussions (if required)
Name
Position
Contact Number
Suggested
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Ministerial database reference
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Purpose
1.
2(g)(i)
The Content Regulatory Review was initiated in June 2021
2.
The Review was initiated in June 2021 in response to our outdated regulatory system,
which currently does not have the flexibility to adequately respond to online content.
This has resulted in a significant and growing potential for New Zealanders to be 1982
exposed to harmful content.
3.
The Review aims to create a flexible and coherent regulatory framework to mitigate
the harmful impacts of content, regardless of the channel on which it is delivered.
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proposed framework would underpin rapid responses to new harms and technologies
and the changing ways in which the public interacts with content.
4.
The Review is large and complex. We expect the proposed regulatory framework to
cover al content, including user-generated content, and to either replace or amend
the Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1992, and lead to consequential
amendments to (at a minimum) the Broadcasting Act 1989. The review will consider
the full range of policy levers from education and information to censorship. The
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protection of freedom of expression and freedom of the press are also central.
5.
The factors that contribute to the complexity of the Review include:
•
the borderless nature of the online environment means that the proposed legal
framework will apply to international organisations;
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the scale and dynamic nature of online content makes it administratively
chal enging to apply rules consistently and quickly; and
the
•
online content-sharing platforms are the primary means of access to information,
political discussion and political organisation for many people. As a result, there are
intricate chal enges to regulating certain types of content whilst preserving
freedom of expression.
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The timeline of the Review seeks to balance meaningful engagement with speed of
delivery
6.
The current timeline for the Review is attached (
Appendix A). We are currently
completing targeted engagement to refine the problem definition and confirm the
scope of the Review. We have prioritised engagement, in part, due to the complexity
and scale of the Review and the diverse range of stakeholder perspectives in the
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Review. We aim to build a comprehensive evidence base of the harms New Zealanders
experience and their views on the risks and benefits of reform.
7.
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The current timeline reflects a
balance between urgency of response to unmitigated risks, public and stakeholder
engagement, and the overarching scale and complexity of the Review.
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Information
Official
The Review is taking place against a backdrop of international movement towards a more
comprehensive approach to the regulati
the
on of online content
9.
Other governments are also seeking to modernise their content regulatory regimes to
mitigate the risk of harm posed by online content. Significant international proposed
and enacted frameworks for online content include:
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9.1
The proposed European Union Digital Services Act;
9.2
Australia’s Online Safety Act 2021;
9.3
Canada’s Proposed Online Harms Legislation including Bill C-36;
9.4
Ireland’s Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill; and
9.5
The United Kingdom’s Draft Online Safety Bill.
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10. As part of the Content Regulatory Review, we are strengthening relationships with our
international partners to identify and potentially create regulatory alignment
opportunities. The Review is at an earlier stage than the proposals listed above which
wil help us to ensure the international interoperability of our proposals.
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A strong regulatory foundation to address risks of harm wil support New Zealand’s
commitments under the Christchurch Cal
11. The implementation of a strong regulatory foundation that addresses the risks of all
forms of content, as an outcome of the Review, will help support New Zealand’s
commitments under the Christchurch Call. The Review has broader objectives than the
Christchurch Call, which has the specific focus of terrorist and violent extremist
content.
12. The Christchurch Call Unit’s work on algorithms, transparency reporting and other
policy levers to address online harm will be valuable as we develop options for the
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There is work across Government to strengthen New Zealand’s resilience to
mis/disinformation, but there is no existing comprehensive response
14. Recent events have highlighted the potential for mis/disinformation to cause harm to
individuals and communities, erode social cohesion and trust in democratic
institutions, and undermine public health campaigns.
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15. Mis/disinformation has impacts across a range of Ministerial portfolios and agencies.
No single agency has a clear mandate to work on this issue beyond the COVID-19
response and the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet’s (DPMC) strategic policy
leadership role in this space.
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16. In some instances, specific types of harm resulting from or involving
mis/disinformation may fall under Ministerial portfolios and agency mandates.
However, in the absence of clear responsibility for mis/disinformation, there are likely
the
to be large gaps where harm from mis/disinformation is not captured, and harms that
are in scope of existing mandates are likely to be poorly addressed.
17. Work across Government to strengthen New Zealand’s resilience to
mis/disinformation include
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•
DPMC has established an interagency coordination group to consider current local
and international trends regarding false and misleading information. This group
also seeks to align interconnected work programmes across government agencies,
such as the Christchurch Call Unit, and work related to social cohesion.
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The Ministry for Culture and Heritage is leading the Better Public Media
Programme, which aims to establish a new public media entity to create a
sustainable and future-focused organisation to meet the information needs of al
New Zealanders. A healthy media sector is a critical component of a participative
democracy and plays a vital role in strengthening New Zealand’s resilience to
mis/disinformation.
•
The Department is building children and young people’s resilience to
misinformation through education campaigns, including helping to fund the ‘A Bit
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Sus’ campaign in schools, and, as part of the Keep it Real Online campaign, the
Department released an episode of the Eggplant series focused on of
mis/disinformation.
•
There is a range of other work across Government including strengthening critical
and media literacy to deliver better social cohesion outcomes, led by the Ministry
of Education, which is a foundational part of building long term resilience to
misinformation.
Social media companies play a key role in managing mis/disinformation
18. Social media companies play a key role in managing mis/disinformation. Major social
media companies are increasingly responding to mis/disinformation on their
platforms, particularly when mis/disinformation is related to COVID-19 and elections.
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19. Netsafe has been leading the development of a voluntary Online Safety Code of
Practice (the Code) involving a range of digital platforms such as Facebook (Meta),
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Google (YouTube), Microsoft, TikTok, Twitch and Twitter. The Code proposes that
signatories commit to a set of guiding principles, outcomes and measures to improve
online safety, including responding to mis/disinformation. You are meeting with
Netsafe to discuss the Code on 14 April 2022.
20. We see limitations with this approach: the adoption of this code is voluntary, and
signatories can choose which measures and targets they sign up to. However, we do
see potential for a similar approach where a voluntary code, supported by
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government, is used to improve consistency across companies and increase the use of
safeguards to reduce harm from misinformation.
21. For example, the Australian Code of Practice on Disinformation and Misinformation
was published in February 2021 by the Digital Industry Group Inc (DIGI), the
administrator of the Code. The Code aims to provide safeguards against harms. Its
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membership is voluntary, however, compliance with the Code's key objectives is
mandatory to remaining a signatory. The DIGI has continued to strengthen the code
with an independent complaints co
the mmittee to resolve complaints.
Mis/disinformation is within scope of the Content Regulatory Review
22. The Review will address one of the most pressing issues in the current content
regulatory system – a pletho
under ra of agencies with incomplete or overlapping powers and
mandates – that complicates responding to multifaceted issues like
mis/disinformation. Mis/disinformation is within scope of the review and has been
raised as a significant issue during targeted engagement with a wide range of
stakeholders. We are not yet at the stage of determining what concrete initiatives or
tools could be included to address mis/disinformation.
23. Any regulatory and non-regulatory tools will need to be carefully balanced against the
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right of freedom of expression and the complexities of Government intervention in this
domain. We wil continue to work with DPMC to ensure that their strategic direction as
lead agency for policy work on mis/disinformation informs consideration of this issue
in the Review.
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Next steps
26. We recommend you forward this briefing to Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister
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and Minister for National Security and Intel igence, for her information ahead of the
meeting.
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Recommendations
27. We recommend that you:
a)
note that the Content Regulatory Review wil support New
Zealand’s commitments under the Christchurch Call;
b)
note that the Content Regulatory Review has broader objectives
than the Christchurch Cal ;
c)
9(2)(f)(iv)
d)
note that mis/disinformation is within the scope of the Content
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Regulatory Review;
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e)
agree to forward
this briefing to Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern, Prime
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Minister and Minister of National Security and Intelligence; and
f)
agree to forward
this briefing to Hon Kris Faafoi, Minister for
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Broadcasting and Media.
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Kaupapa Whakaarotau | Priority: Routine
Ngā Pānuitanga Whakamōhio
Internal Affairs briefing
Hon Jan Tinetti
Minister of Internal Affairs
Taitara | Title: Office of Film and Literature Classification Quarter Two 2021/22
Report
Date:
8 April 2022
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Ngā take matua | Key issues
The Office of Film and Literature Classification (the Office) provides you with quarterly reports, as
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part of its reporting requirements. This briefing assesses the Office’s most recent quarterly report
(2021/22 Quarter Two) and provides you with a letter to sign and send to the Board Chair.
Te mahi e rapua ana | Action sought
Timeframe
The Department of Internal Affairs recommends that you:
15 April 2022
sign and
send the attached letter to the Board Chair, Mr David Shanks,
acknowledging the 2021/22 Quarter Two report, attached as
Appendix A.
Information
Contact for telephone discussions (if required)
Name
Position
Contact
Suggested
Number
1st contact
Steve Cutting
Manager, Monitoring and
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Policy Analyst, Monitoring and
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Te Kaupapa | Purpose
1.
This briefing provides an assessment of the Office’s reported financial and organisation
performance for Quarter Two 2021/22. A letter responding to the report is attached as
Appendix A, for your consideration and signature.
Overall organisational performance in Quarter Two was assessed as good, but
requiring close watch
2.
A summary of the Office’s financial, service and risk management performance is set
out in
Table 1 below, followed by detailed information on the key performance areas.
Table 1: Overview of the Classification Office’s Quarter Two 2021/22 performance
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Performance Area
Assessment Comments
Financial Performance
Quarter Two financial performance is good.
However, there is uncertainty and some ris
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about the Office’s long-term financial position,
as a deficit for 2021/22, 2022/23 and 2023/24
is forecast.
Service Performance
79 percent (19 of 24) of performance
measures are on-track. Information on the
unmet measures is included in
Appendix B.
Risks
The rating reflects the Office’s projected
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deficits.
Table key:
Issue is under control
Issue requires
Issue requires ongoing
and being managed
monitoring, review
and urgent action
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appropriately
and action as
necessary
the
Financial performance
The Office reports a current, year-to-date surplus of $0.063 mil ion
3.
The Office’s current reported surplus should be considered against the forecast deficit
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of $0.150 million. Changes to the Office’s funding have created uncertainty, primarily
related to the Self-Rating Framework established by the Commercial Video on-Demand
Amendment Act.
4.
Expenditure is tracking according to budget. Some general expenditure has reduced,
due to the impact of COVID-19 restrictions. However, these savings are offset by an
increase in the operating expenditure relating to CVoD leading up to 1 August 2021.
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Commercial Video on-Demand (CVoD) revenue is exceeding budget
5.
Levy revenue currently exceeds budget by $0.212 million and is the primary cause for
the budget variance. The variance is due to the timing and phasing of levy payments,
where levy income was expected to be received quarterly throughout the year but
most providers paid as a lump sum early in the year. Therefore, this variance will likely
reduce as the year progresses.
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Film and Video Label ing Body (FLVB) revenue is 17% over forecast
6.
FVLB revenue is $0.024 million over the year-to-date forecast. Although the number of
section 12 publications classified was lower than expected, a larger proportion of
content classified incurred the full fee than was expected, and provided in
Table 2
below.
Table 2: Summary of Year-to-date figures to 31 December 2021
Actual ($million) Budget ($million)
Variance: Actual vs
Budget (+/-) ($million)
Total revenue
2.212
1.985
0.228 (+)
Total expenditure
2.150
2.135
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Net surplus/ (deficit)
0.063
(0.150)
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7.
The Office has commenced bargaining with the Public Service Association on a new
collective employment agreement. Pay restraint is a key principle in its approach to
bargaining.
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8.
The Office’s Statement of Performance Expectations has 24 performance measures for
2021/22, which are a mix of new measures and some continued from previous years.
Nineteen performance measures are on-track
9.
At the end of Quarter Two 2021/22, 19 performan
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by 30 June 2022, two are off-track and three are not yet measurable. The two off track
measures are:
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• number of public engagements; and
• number of inquiries and complaints received.
10. COVID-19 restrictions have impacted the number of public engagements. However,
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have attended.
11. The number of inquiries and complaints received by the Office is below that expected.
This unmet measure is considered not necessarily a performance issue. Public
interactions via the website and social media suggest these channels are increasingly
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13. Further information about the off-track performance measures is provided in
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Changes for the FVLB
14. In February 2021 the Classification Office received indications of a downturn in
commercial submissions across all categories from the FVLB. The Department is
working with the FVLB to understand the implication of this market shift and ensure
the ongoing stability of the FVLB and the classification system.
Commercial Video on-Demand (CVoD) self-rating framework 15. Delivery of the CVoD functions is incorporated into usual business activities. The Office
is working with local and international distributors of streaming services to support
development of the self-rating systems that it is charged with approving and
monitoring.
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and enforcement activities of providers’ on-screen compliance.
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17. Changes to the Classification Act aim to reduce online harm through the censorship of
all forms of objectionable content. Enactment is scheduled for 2 February 2022.
18. In 2020, Cabinet agreed that a review of funding of existing classification activities will
happen no later than 30 June 2023.
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engage with the Office on its long-term financial projection.
Ngā tūtohutanga | Recommendations
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20.
The Department of Internal Affairs recommends that you:
a)
note the contents of this br
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b)
sign and
send the attached letter to the Office of Film and
Yes / No
Literature Classification Board Chair, David Shanks, acknowledging
the 2021/22 Quarter Two report
(Appendix A).
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Appendix A: Draft letter to the Office of Film and Literature Classification Board Chair,
David Shanks
Mr David Shanks
Chief Censor and Board Chair
Of ice of Film and Literature Classification
PO Box 1999
Wellington 6140
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Tēnā koe David
Thank you for providing the Office of Film and Literature Classification’s report for the second
quarter of 2021/22.
I am encouraged that 79 percent of performance measures are on-track to be achieved by
30 June 2022. I expect you to continue to manage any risks to financial performance and
unmet targets. I also expect that efforts wil be made to improve performance in areas where
performance is currently off-track.
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Please ensure the Classification Of ice is fulfilling its reporting requirements, according to
agreed and statutory timeframes, and advice the Department of Internal Affairs if there is
likely to be a delay.
I hope to receive the report for Quarter Three within its statutory timeframe, and look forward
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Measure
Target
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Comment
2021/22
2.2.1 Quantity:
15 – 20
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Due to COVID-19 restrictions there
Number of public engagements.
has been a downturn in the number
of presentations and public
engagements.
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Quantity:
200 – 300
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5.1.1 Quality/Quantity:
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are reviewed annually, using an
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appropriate methodology.
commenced on 1 August 2021, and
is not yet able to be measured.
5.1.2 All users of the Self-Rating Tool
100%
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developed by the Classification
measure, established due to
Office, are surveyed annual y
legislative obligations that
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commenced on 1 August 2021, and
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is not yet able to be measured.
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Timeliness:
75%
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All approved self-rating systems
measure, established due to
reviewed within three months of
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Minister of Internal Affairs
Title:
Options for a voluntary filtering system to prevent access to
objectionable digital terrorist and violent extremist content (TVEC)
Date:
11 April 2022
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The Department has been investigating how a voluntary filter to prevent access to objectionable
digital terrorist and violent extremist content (TVEC) could be implemented.
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Filtering System (DCEFS) for TVEC. We have identified two potential voluntary filtering options that
could, where possible, limit access to TVEC. The first option is a content warning page which would
alert people that a domain is hosting objectionable TVEC but al ow them to click through to the site.
The second option is to block domains that host TVEC or generally promote and support terrorism
or violent extremism.
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engagement with interested parties.
Action sought
Timeframe
Agree to the Department conducting targeted engagement with interested At your convenience
parties on the merit and scope of both the options outlined in this briefing.
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Name
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Director Digital Safety
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Purpose
1.
This briefing describes two potential voluntary filtering options that could limit access
to objectionable digital terrorist and violent extremist content (TVEC). We are seeking
your direction on whether we conduct targeted engagement with interested parties on
either or both options.
You directed the Department to investigate voluntary filtering options
2.
On 30 April 2021, the Department requested your direction on your preferred
approach to address submissions on the Films, Videos, and Publications Classification
(Urgent Interim Classification of Publications and Prevention of Online Harm)
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[IA202100603 refers]. In June 2021, you directed officials to remove the filtering
provisions from the Bil and provide advice on options for a voluntary filtering system
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3.
Due to the complexities of filtering for TVEC, the Department has required more time
to investigate filtering options that align with our goal of minimising online harms,
while preserving New Zealanders’ freedom of expression.
There are technical constraints and limitations for web filtering
4.
While web-filtering can be effective in preventing casual and inadvertent access to
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prevent those who are determined to access objectionable material. The Department
must use a range of regulatory tools to help keep New Zealanders safe from the harm
caused by objectionable TVEC.
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Two Potential Filter Options Could Reduce New Zealanders’ Exposure to TVEC
10. It would be the intention of a filter based on either option below to only apply to
domains that are primarily dedicated to promoting or supporting terrorism or violent
extremism. It would not be appropriate to permanently include domains which serve a
different primary purpose (for example, email services, mainstream social media or
search engines).
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11. This option would see the Department creating a content warning page that would be
presented to a user, of a connected ISP, attempting to access a site on theAct
Department’s filter. The warning page would inform the user that the site they are
attempting to access hosts TVEC and inform them that this is objectionable and
therefore illegal. The user would have the choice to click through to the content, exit
the landing page, or be redirected to a safe site (e.g. the Department’s website or
support service).
12. We are proposing that sites or domains are assessed by an Inspector or Inspectors to
see if they are, or very likely meet, the threshold for objectionable using the same
criteria we apply to the take-down notice process under the
Films, Videos, and
Information
Publications Classification Act 1993.
13. Like our DCEFS landing page, we are proposing that the content warning page offer the
user information for support services, and the ability to report other sites hosting
TVEC. An example of what this page may look like has been included as
Appendix C.
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14. This option goes some way to addressing the preservation of freedom of expression
concerns raised in submissions on the Amendment Act.
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Option 2 – Blocking domains
15. The second option proposes that the Department set up a filter for blocking domains
that are operated by, and/or support, violent extremists and terrorists. This filter
would present a landing pa
under ge to users, of connected ISPs, attempting to access a
domain on the Department’s filter.
16. For this filter, we are proposing to follow the international y recognised methodology.
We envisage adopting principles from the Christchurch Call, and GIFCT into the groups
decision making process along with the methodology set out by the Tech Against
Terrorism organisation in their January 2022 report titled
The Threat of Terrorist and
Violent Extremist Operated Websites (T/VEOWs)
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16.1 The T/VEOWs are used for disseminating propaganda material, archiving
terrorist content, communicating with other TVE actors, and generating
revenue through the sel ing of merchandise or soliciting of donations.
1 Tech Against Terrorism has been tracking the widespread use of T/VEOWs from across the ideological
spectrum since early January 2020. They have assessed 198 unique domains that are operated by terrorist
actors, or violent extremists which pose a credible or urgent threat to society.
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17. Similar to the current Digital Child Exploitation Filter System, we propose that a Code
of Practice be created that provides principles for the operation of the filter, including
the process for reviewing domains for addition or removal from the filter, and how
data is col ected and used.
18. The option to implement a new filtering capability for TVEC would require additional
funding as the Department would be unable to deliver this new function within current
baseline. Additional funding could be sought in Budget 2023 to support the initial set
up costs and the ongoing operational costs including FTE’s.
Transparent oversight is required for both options
19. Oversight of the operation of the filter could be provided by an Independent Reference
Group (IRG) to ensure the Department operates the filter in accordance with the Code
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of Practice. We envisage that this group could include representatives from the Civil
Society, Human Right Commission (HRC), Netsafe and Ombudsman as wel as the Chief
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Censor and ISPs. Inclusions of Civil Society and HRC would ensure New Zealanders
freedom of expression rights are balanced with minimising the harm from TVEC.
20. While there is some crossover in membership between this group and the DCEFS IRG,
we would suggest keeping keep them separate due to the different challenges and
features of CSAM and TVEC.
Targeted Engagement with Interested Parties is Recommended
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21. To progress these ideas, we seek your approval to conduct targeted engagement with:
ISPs, the Classification Office, internet safety groups, human rights groups, Māori,
ethnic community groups, the Islamic Women's Council, and others who made
submissions on the Amendment Act.
22. The purpose of the targeted engagement would be to understand if these options:
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• go far enough to protect vulnerable internet users, particularly tamariki and
rangatahi, from accidentally or casually accessing objectionable TVEC;
the
• address concerns raised in submissions on the Amendment Act, including the
preservation of freedom of expression;
• require any additional design requirements to support the implementation and
ongoing operation of th
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perspective.
Financial Implications
23. The option to implement a new filtering capability for TVEC (option two) would require
additional funding as the Department would be unable to deliver this new function
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anticipates that we would need two additional funded FTE’s on an ongoing basis to
manage additions and removals to the list and administer the daily technical operation
of the filter, as well as funding for the ongoing costs associated with the filter’s
operations i.e. licences, maintenance and support.
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Next Steps
25. If you agree to the Department progressing either or both of these voluntary filtering
options, we could begin the targeted consultation process by May 2022 and report
findings back to you by the end of the third quarter.
26. We acknowledge the potential delays that may be caused by COVID19 and would
attempt to conduct engagement online where possible.
27. The Department wil continue work with Industry and our international counterparts
to address the issue of digital objectionable TVEC. We intend to meet with the UK
Home Office and eSafety in Australia to better understand international approaches
and technology solutions for TVEC.
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Recommendations
28. We recommend that you:
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a)
Agree to the Department conducting targeted engagement with
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interested parties on the merit and scope of both of the TVEC filtering
options outlined in this briefing.
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Director Digital Safety
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Appendix B: Recommendations from the Royal
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March 2019
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He pūpongo mahara
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Hon Jan Tinetti
Minister of Internal Affairs
Title:
Meeting with the Free Speech Union
Date:
14 April 2022
Ngā take matua | Key issues
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On 19 April 2022, you are meeting with the Free Speech Union (FSU) to discuss the content
regulatory review (the Review) and harm reduction. We have provided the FSU’s meeting request
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(
Appendix A), talking points (
Appendix B), and a background on the review (
Appendix C) to support
your meeting.
Te mahi e rapua ana | Action sought
Timeframe
Read this aide memoire.
Before 19 April 2022
Contact for telephone discussions (if required)
Name
Position
Contact Number
Suggested 1st contact
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6(d)
Policy Manager
9(2)(a)
6(a)
Policy Director
9(2)(a)
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, Policy Analyst, 6(d)
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Te kaupapa | Purpose
1.
To provide you with talking points to support your meeting with the New Zealand Free
Speech Union (FSU) on 19 April 2022 (
Appendix B). The meeting presents an
opportunity to discuss the importance of respecting the right to freedom of expression
and independence of the press, while minimising risks to individuals, society and
institutions from media content.
He whakamārama | Background
2.
The FSU is a registered trade union which aims to protect New Zealanders’ rights to
free speech. It provides its members with advocacy support and produces media and
campaigns against what it calls ‘bad laws’. The FSU outlines its organisational aims on
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its website as a ‘mission to fight for, protect, and expand New Zealanders’ rights for
freedom of speech, of conscience, and of intel ectual inquiry. We envision a flourishing
New Zealand civil society that values and protects vigorous debate, dissenting ideas,
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and freedom of speech as cultural cornerstones’.
3.
The governing Council of the FSU is made up of people across the political spectrum,
and includes academics, lawyers and writers. 9(2)(a)
and has requested the meeting with you, has previously worked for various
MPs and for NGOs.
4.
The FSU hopes to meet with you to introduce you to its work and to have a discussion
with you about the Review and harm reduction. Information
The Free Speech Union’s interest in the content regulatory review
5.
The FSU’s interest in the Review fal s under their broader interest in projects relating
to the reduction of harmful content online, and a perception that government is
impinging on free speech unreasonably.
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6.
In February 2022, the FSU raised concerns about Netsafe’s Online Safety Code (the
Code), noting that it believes the Code would enable censorship of online speech for
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New Zealanders. More than 4,000 FSU supporters (95% of all submissions) submitted
against the Code using FSU’s online submission tool.
7.
In August 2021, the FSU coordinated submissions in opposition to the Ministry of
Justice’s proposed hate speech laws. Consequently, 80% of the submissions received
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damage, rather than protect, social cohesion.
8.
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This meeting is a useful opportunity to hear about the FSU’s views on the Review
11. This meeting wil be a useful opportunity to discuss any shared goals on the reduction
of harm and wil demonstrate that we are continuing to engage with a wide range of
stakeholders who hold differing perspectives.
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Recommendations
15. We recommend that you:
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note you are meeting with the Free Speech Union on 19 March 2022;
and
b)
note the recommended talking points attached at
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Appendix C: Background on the Review
The Review was initiated in June 2021 in response to New Zealand’s outdated regulatory
system, which does not have the flexibility to adequately respond to online content.
Consequently, there is a significant and growing potential for New Zealanders to be exposed
to harmful content. The Review aims to create a flexible and coherent regulatory framework
to mitigate the harmful impacts of content, regardless of the channel on which it is
delivered.
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The timeline of the Review seeks to balance meaningful engagement with speed of
delivery
We have conducted 50 engagement sessions as part of targeted engagement of the Review.
We aim to build a comprehensive evidence base of the harms New Zealanders experience
and their views on the risks and benefits of reform.
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Tākupu | Comment
Work undertaken to address
Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
National Library backlogs and
Targeted funding from Budget 2020 to address a backlog of
provide public access
uncategorised items has enabled the National Library to
Responsible DCE:
process 102,226 items from approximately 175,0000
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publications in the 2020/21 financial year.
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workloads has seen an additional 50,000 items from the
backlogs processed to date.
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Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
The National Library will continue to work on the backlog, and
will update you again later in 2022.
Proposed shipping solution for
Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
the Chatham Islands
The Ministry of Transport (MoT) is working with the Chatham
Responsible DCE:
Islands Enterprise Trust (Trust) to prepare a budget bid for a
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Michael Lovett
new ship to service the Chatham Islands. Shipping provides a
vital lifeline service to the Chatham Islands. The current ship
Contact:
is passed its useable life and needs replacement.
Richard Hardie
We support the MoT bid to fund a new ship for the Chatham
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Islands.
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if the bid is successful. This includes potentially transferring
responsibility
the for administering the fund and owning the ship
to the Internal Affairs portfolio.
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We will continue to liaise with MoT on the progress of its
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Tākupu | Comment
Select Committee Estimates
Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
2022/23
The Finance and Expenditure Select Committee (FEC)
Responsible DCE:
Estimates questionnaire is expected soon.
Maria Robertson
We are also waiting for questionnaires from the Governance
and Administration Select Committee (GAC), other Select
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Julia Taylor
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questions from the 2021/22 year.
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Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
We will provide a draft of our responses to your office for
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We will notify you of the timing for the responses once we
are advised.
Declaration on the Future of the Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
Internet
New Zealand’s support is sought for a United States
Responsible DCE:
government led
Declaration for the Future of the Internet (the
Marilyn Little
Declaration). The Declaration aims to include partners who
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support a future for the internet that is open, free, global,
Contact:
interoperable, reliable, and secure. It affirms a commitment
Michael Woodside
to protecting and respecting human rights online and across
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the digital ecosystem.
The Declaration’s text aligns with New Zealand’s values and
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Christchurch Call, although it seeks to tackle a much wider
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range of issues.
The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) is
preparing a briefing for the Prime Minister recommending her
endorsement of the Declaration.
under We were consulted on DPMC’s briefing and indicated we are
supportive of the endorsement. In our feedback, we
referenced the importance of ensuring the Declaration is not
interpreted in a way that impedes future efforts to protect
public safety if these are not multi‐stakeholder or voluntary.
However, we are reassured that the principles in the
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Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
We will keep you informed of progress of the Declaration and
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Tākupu | Comment
Problem Gambling Levy
Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
Regulations
We are now working on the Problem Gambling Levy
Responsible DCE:
Regulations. This follows Cabinet’s approval of the Strategy to
Marilyn Little
Prevent and Minimise Gambling Harm 2022/23 to 2024/25
(the Strategy). The regulations support the outcomes in the
Contact:
Strategy. Regulations must be in place by 1 July 2022.
Nicola Blackburn
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Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
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place from 29 April 2022 to 9 May 2022.
The paper is to be lodged on 12 May 2022, for consideration
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by LEG on 19 May 2022.
The Regulations will be approved by Executive Council on
23 May 2022 and notified in the Gazette on 2 June 2022.
Timelines are tight. Any slippage may require a waiver of the
28‐day rule to have the regulations in place in time.
Qian DuoDuo Limited
Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
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We are prosecuting Qian DuoDuo Limited for criminal
Responsible DCE:
breaches of the AML/CFT Act. Qian DuoDuo Limited is an
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Auckland based money remittance business
Contact:
The next court hearing is 20 April 2022, in the Auckland
Paul Graham
District Court. This is a parallel prosecution with Operation
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Ida, led by New Zealand Police. Operation Ida alleges cross‐
border money laundering by the director of Qian DuoDuo
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Limited. Operation Ida is of interest to the media.
Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
A trial date is likely to be set for the AML/CFT prosecution at
under the court hearing on 20 April 2022. As this matter and
Operation Ida are before the court, no comment should be
made to any media enquiries.
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Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
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Appendix A
Document 8
9(2)(f)(iv)
Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
9(2)(f)(iv)
Royal Commission of Inquiry into Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
1982
Historical Abuse in State Care
The Royal Commission has advised us of its intention to
and in the Care of Faith‐based
Institutions
recommence publication of quarterly reports on its website:
Act
www.abuseincare.org.nz.
Responsible DCE:
The first two reports for the 2021/22 year, which you
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received in October 2021 and January 2022, are scheduled to
be published on 22 April 2022.
Contact
Gina Smith
Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
(9(2)(a)
)
We will keep your office up to date as necessary.
Information
Official
the
under
Released
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Appendix A
Document 8
Ngā Pānuitanga Whakamōhio me Runanga Minita hoki
Briefings and Cabinet Papers
Taitara | Title
Date to
Action for
Key contact
Responsible
Minister
Minister
DCE
Briefing: Literacy and 13 April 2022
For noting
Elizabeth Jones
Hoani Lambert
Learning Initiatives
(9(2)(a)
)
Update April 2022
Briefing: Archives
14 April 2022
For agreement Anita Balakrishnan Marilyn Little
Council | Te Rua
(9(2)(a)
)
1982
Wānanga
commencement of
appointments round
Act
Briefing: Budget
14 April 2022
For agreement Sharyn Mitchell
Kate Wareham
2022 – Final
(9(2)(a)
)
Estimates
documentation for
Vote Internal Affairs
Aide Memoire:
14 April 2022
For noting
Nick Law
Marilyn Little
Meeting with Free
(9(2)(a)
)
Speech Union
Information
Briefing: Exposure
21 April 2022
For noting
Kate Raggett
Marilyn Little
draft of the FENZ
(9(2)(a)
)
(Levy) Amendment
Bill
Briefing: Lottery
21 April 2022
For agreement Anita Balakrishnan Marilyn Little
Official
Distribution
(9(2)(a)
)
Committees
commencement of
the
appointments round
Briefing: New
22 April 2022
For noting
Rachel Esson
Hoani Lambert
Zealand Poet
(9(2)(a)
)
Laureate Award under
Briefing: Problem
26 April 2022
For approval
Nicola Blackburn
Marilyn Little
Gambling Levy
(9(2)(a)
)
Regulations draft
LEG paper and
regulations
Briefing: Timeline
28 April 2022
For approval
Kate Raggett
Marilyn Little
Released
and milestones for
(9(2)(a)
)
developing solutions
for people born
overseas to register
a gender
IN‐CONFIDENCE
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Appendix A
Document 8
Taitara | Title
Date to
Action for
Key contact
Responsible
Minister
Minister
DCE
Briefing: Content
28 April 2022
For noting
Nick Law
Marilyn Little
regulatory review
(9(2)(a)
)
engagement
summary
Aide memoire:
28 April 2022
For noting
Anita Balakrishnan Marilyn Little
Talking points for
(9(2)(a)
)
APH ‐ Appointment
of the Chief Censor
Briefing: Finance
6 May 2022
For comment Julia Taylor
Andrea Speir
1982
and Expenditure
9(2)(a)
Committee DRAFT
(
)
response
Act
Draft Cabinet paper: 6 May 2022
For agreement Anita Balakrishnan Marilyn Little
The New Zealand
(9(2)(a)
)
Lottery Grants Board
Te Puna Tahua
appointment of
community liaison
members
Draft Cabinet paper: 9 May 2022
For agreement Kate Raggett
Marilyn Little
Information
Discussion
(9(2)(a)
)
Document for
release: Self‐
identification
regulations and
Official
registering a
nominated sex for
overseas‐born New
the
Zealanders
Briefing: Problem
10 May 2022
For approval
Nicola Blackburn
Marilyn Little
Gambling Levy
(9(2)(a)
)
Regulations Final under
LEG paper and
regulations
Briefing: Budget Day 12 May 2022
For noting
Sharyn Mitchell
Kate Wareham
Internal Affairs
(9(2)(a)
)
portfolio
Briefing: Chief
12 May 2022
For agreement Anita Balakrishnan Marilyn Little
Censor appointment
(9(2)(a)
)
Released
documents
Briefing: Fire and
13 May 2022
For agreement Anita Balakrishnan Marilyn Little
Emergency
(9(2)(a)
)
New Zealand
2022/23 Letter of
Expectations
IN‐CONFIDENCE
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Appendix A
Document 8
Taitara | Title
Date to
Action for
Key contact
Responsible
Minister
Minister
DCE
Briefing: Office of
13 May 2022
For agreement Anita Balakrishnan Marilyn Little
Film and Literature
(9(2)(a)
)
Classification
2022/23 Letter of
Expectations
Briefing: Finance
17 May 2022
For lodgement Julia Taylor
Andrea Speir
and Expenditure
(9(2)(a)
)
Committee FINAL
response
1982
Final Cabinet paper: 24 May 2022
For agreement Kate Raggett
Marilyn Little
Discussion
(9(2)(a)
)
Document for
Act
release: Self‐
identification
regulations and
registering a
nominated sex for
overseas‐born New
Zealanders
Briefing: Fire and
27 May 2022
For agreement Anita Balakrishnan Marilyn Little
Information
Emergency
(9(2)(a)
)
New Zealand Board
– shortlisted
candidates for
interview
Official
Briefing: Lottery
27 May 2022
For agreement Anita Balakrishnan Marilyn Little
Distribution
(9(2)(a)
)
Committees –
the
Decision Briefing
and Draft Cabinet
Paper
Briefing:
1 June 2022
For comment Julia Taylor
Andrea Speir
under
Governance and
(9(2)(a)
)
Administration
Committee DRAFT
response Aide memoire:
8 June 2022
For noting
Anita Balakrishnan Marilyn Little
Talking points for
(9(2)(a)
)
APH ‐ Appointments
Released
to the New Zealand
Lottery Grants Board
Te Puna Tahua
IN‐CONFIDENCE
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Appendix A
Document 8
Taitara | Title
Date to
Action for
Key contact
Responsible
Minister
Minister
DCE
Briefing: The New
16 June 2022
For agreement Anita Balakrishnan Marilyn Little
Zealand Lottery
(9(2)(a)
)
Grants Board Te
Puna Tahua
appointment
documents
Aide memoire:
24 June 2022
For noting
Anita Balakrishnan Marilyn Little
Talking points for
(9(2)(a)
)
APH – Lottery
1982
Distribution
Committee
Appointments
Act
Briefing: Fire and
1 July 2022
For agreement Anita Balakrishnan Marilyn Little
Emergency Board –
(9(2)(a)
)
Decision Briefing
and Draft Cabinet
Paper
Briefing: Documents 6 July 2022
For agreement Anita Balakrishnan Marilyn Little
for Appointments to
(9(2)(a)
)
the Lottery
Information
Distribution
Committees
Official
the
under
Released
IN‐CONFIDENCE
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Appendix A
Document 8
Ngā Tono i raro i te Ture Mōhiohio Ōkawa ā‐Minita
Ministerial Official Information Act requests
Name
Request
Date to Minister Statutory due
Key contact
date
9(2)(a)
SkyCity Auckland 19 April 2022
26 April 2022
Maya Jones
Audit
(9(2)(a)
)
information
9(2)(a)
‐
IA briefings from 21 April 2022
28 April 2022
Maya Jones
office of Todd
March 2022
(9(2)(a)
)
1982
Muller
9(2)(a)
Further
28 April 2022
5 May 2022
Maya Jones
information
(9(2)(a)
)
Act
related to
excerpts from
information
released in
earlier OIA for x2
briefings about
targeted
engagement
Information
Todd Muller MP Meeting with
4 May 2022
11 May 2022
Maya Jones
FENZ Board
(9(2)(a)
)
briefing and
gambling‐related
papers
considered at
Official
Cabinet on 14
March 2022 the
under
Released
IN‐CONFIDENCE
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Appendix A
Document 8
Ngā Tono i raro i te Ture Mōhiohio Ōkawa ā‐Tari
Departmental Official Information Act requests
Name
Request
Date to Minister Statutory due
Key contact
date
9(2)(a)
Names of all
7 April 2022
14 April 2022
Emma Atkins
newly
(9(2)(a)
)
appointed
venue operator
and venue
managers
1982
operating under
gaming trust
Act
9(2)(a)
Information of
8 April 2022
13 April 2022
Michaela Ngaia
Lottery Grants
(9(2)(a)
)
Board funding
of animal
testing
9(2)(a)
Copy of
19 April 2022
26 April 2022
Emma Atkins
correspondence
(9(2)(a)
)
which records
costs for facial
Information
recognition
Brent Melville,
Information and 19 April 2022
26 April 2022
Emma Atkins
Business Desk
correspondence
(9(2)(a)
)
for compliance
investigation
Official
into gaming
venue
the
9(2)(a)
Statistics on
26 April 2022
28 April 2022
Micheala Ngaia
baby names
(9(2)(a)
)
9(2)(a)
Quarterly GMP
26 April 2022
3 May 2022
Emma Atkins
data for two
(9(2)(a)
)
under
gaming venues
Michael Morrah, All
26 April 2022
3 May 2022
Emma Atkins
Discovery NZ
correspondence
(9(2)(a)
)
from DIA to
gaming venue
and the
minister’s office
Released
for March 2022
regarding
report
IN‐CONFIDENCE
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Appendix A
Document 8
Name
Request
Date to Minister Statutory due
Key contact
date
9(2)(a)
All
29 April 2022
6 May 2022
Emma Atkins
correspondence
(9(2)(a)
)
from the
Department to
gaming society
in relation to
Class 4 gaming
venue
9(2)(a)
Investigation
29 April 2022
6 May 2022
Emma Atkins 1982
report created
(9(2)(a)
)
by the
Department
Act
Michael Morrah, All
29 April 2022
6 May 2022
Emma Atkins
Discovery NZ
correspondence
(9(2)(a)
)
from DIA to
gaming venue
for 2021
regarding
report
9(2)(a)
Copies of
4 May 2022
9 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
Information
internal
(9(2)(a)
)
procedures and
policy about the
correction of
information on
Official
death
certificates
9(2)(a)
Department’s
4 May 2022
11 May 2022
Emma Atkins
the
role regarding
(9(2)(a)
)
online safety in
Aotearoa
9(2)(a)
Citizenship
4 May 2022
9 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
under
processing
(9(2)(a)
)
timeframes
9(2)(a)
Follow up to
13 May 2022
18 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
OIA 2122‐0337 (Extended)
(Extended)
(9(2)(a)
)
Citizens of
Western Samoa
Released
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Appendix A
Document 8
Name
Request
Date to Minister Statutory due
Key contact
date
9(2)(a)
Lottery Grant
16 May 2022
19 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
funding
(Extended)
(Extended)
(9(2)(a)
)
requests of
applications
and
information
made to and
from Laura
Fergusson Trust
Inc Alkd and
1982
Laura Ferguson
Trust Board
Act
Incorporated
Departmental Ombudsman complaint
Name
Request
Date to Minister Statutory due
Key Contact
date
9(2)(a)
Complaint about N/A
20 April 2022
Emma Atkins
Information
a decision to
(9(2)(a)
)
decline request
for reports
Official
the
under
Released
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Appendix A
Document 9
Pūrongo Tūnga | Status Report
1982
Minister of Internal Affairs
Act
Prepared 21 April 2022 for the period 15 to 21 April 2022
Information
IN-CONFIDENCE
Official
the
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Te Pou Tuarua | Deputy Chief Executive
under
Released
Appendix A
Document 9
Ngā Whakahōunga | Updates
Taitara | Title
Tākupu | Comment
Reducing Pokies Harm Public Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities Consultation
As you agreed, GMANZ has been advised of an extension for
submissions until 12 May 2022 at the latest. We have now
Responsible DCE:
received requests from Clubs New Zealand and the Royal
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Australian New Zealand College of Psychiatry for extensions as
wel . They are citing numerous reasons, including the extended
Contact:
holiday period, COVID, and requiring a Board meeting to approve
1982
Nicola Blackburn
the submission before it is sent.
(9(2)(a)
)
Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
Act
If you agree, we will give any other party requesting a submission
the same extension until 12 May 2022
.
6(b)
Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
6(b)
Responsible DCE:
Information
Marilyn Little
Contact:
Anita Balakrishnan
(9(2)(a)
)
Official
the
under
Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
6(b)
Released
IN-CONFIDENCE
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Appendix A
Document 9
Taitara | Title
Tākupu | Comment
Kia Tipu, He Tipua Lottery
Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
Community Funding Model
In your status report prepared on 31 March 2022, you were
Programme
advised of a delay in the media release announcing Kia Tipu, He
Tipua Lottery Community Funding Model Programme.
Responsible DCE: Maria
We will now not issue a media release to publicly announce this
Robertson
programme of work. Instead, information on Kia Tipu, He Tipua
wil be published on our website on 28 April 2022. We will also
Contact:
share information about this work on our Facebook pages and
1982
Steve Donkin
community and voluntary sector facing newsletters.
(9(2)(a)
)
Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
Act
We will provide your office with talking points on Kia Tipu, He
Tipua by 28 April 2022.
'A Bit Sus' misinformation
Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
campaign
Tohatoha is a not-for-profit organisation upskilling 15 school
librarians to deliver the ‘A Bit Sus’ misinformation programme in
Responsible DCE:
schools, in partnership with the School Library Association New
Hoani Lambert
Zealand Aotearoa (SLANZA).
Information
‘A Bit Sus’ was funded through a $150,000 grant from the New
Contact:
Zealand Libraries Partnership Programme (NZLPP), delivered by
Lewis Brown
the National Library.
(9(2)(a)
)
The recent COVID-19 red setting impacted the ability of
Tohatoha to deliver the programme into school libraries. As a
Official
result, Tohatoha is delivering a virtual experience to school
libraries in partnership with a research team at the University of
the
Washington.
Called the Misinformation Escape Room, this research project is
a game-based and experiential approach to learning about and
developing resilience to misinformation.
under Tohatoha wrote to you in February 2022, signalling their funding
is due to come to an end in June 2022. The National Library has
now met with Tohatoha to discuss options for building funding
support. This includes working with the Child Wellbeing and
Poverty Reduction Group to increase visibility with government
agencies. Discussions are ongoing.
Released
Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
NZLPP is reviewing its funding options for a potential top-up to
the SLANZA grant before the end of June 2022. We expect to
engage further with the Child Wellbeing and Poverty Reduction
Group in May 2022.
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Appendix A
Document 9
Taitara | Title
Tākupu | Comment
9(2)(f)(iv)
Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
9(2)(f)(iv)
Responsible DCE:
Marilyn Little
Contact:
Mia Alejandro
(9(2)(a)
)
1982
Act
Information
Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
9(2)(f)(iv)
Official
the
under
Released
IN-CONFIDENCE
Page 4 of 10
Appendix A
Document 9
Taitara | Title
Tākupu | Comment
Responding to issues relating Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
to Archives New Zealand’s
The new collection search tool ‘Archives Integrated Management
new Collection Search tool
System’ (AIMS) was recently released by Archives New Zealand.
Internal and external stakeholders have reported issues such as
Responsible DCE:
slowness of the system, a lack of booking functionality, and an
Hoani Lambert
external user design that makes accessing archival records
difficult.
An Incident Management Team (IMT) is urgently evaluating and
Contact:
responding to these issues.
1982
Honiana Love
(9(2)(a)
)
Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
The IMT will initiate and implement measures to improve th
Act e
user experience for Archives New Zealand’s stakeholders. We
wil keep you updated on progress.
Information
Official
the
under
Released
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Appendix A
Document 9
Ngā Pānuitanga Whakamōhio me Runanga Minita hoki
Briefings and Cabinet Papers
Taitara | Title
Date to
Action for
Key contact
Responsible
Minister
Minister
DCE
Briefing: Exposure
22 April 2022
For noting
Kate Raggett
Marilyn Little
draft of the FENZ
(9(2)(a)
)
(Levy) Amendment Bil
Briefing: Lottery
21 April 2022
For agreement
Anita
Marilyn Little
Distribution
Balakrishnan
1982
Committees
(9(2)(a)
)
commencement of
appointments round
Act
Briefing: Problem
26 April 2022
For approval
Nicola
Marilyn Little
Gambling Levy
Blackburn
Regulations draft LEG
(9(2)(a)
)
paper and regulations
Briefing: New Zealand
28 April 2022
For noting
Rachel Esson
Hoani Lambert
Poet Laureate Award
(9(2)(a)
)
Briefing: Timeline and 28 April 2022
For approval
Kate Raggett
Marilyn Little
milestones for
Information
(9(2)(a)
)
developing solutions
for people born
overseas to register a
gender
Briefing: Content
28 April 2022
For noting
Official Nick Law Marilyn Little
regulatory review
(9(2)(a)
)
engagement summary
the
Aide memoire: Talking 28 April 2022
For noting
Anita
Marilyn Little
points for APH -
Balakrishnan
Appointment of the
(9(2)(a)
)
Chief Censor
under
Briefing: Study tour
28 April 2022
For noting
Mia Alejandro
Marilyn Little
(9(2)(a)
)
Briefing: Content
3 May 2022
For noting
Mia Alejandro
Marilyn Little
Regulatory Review
(9(2)(a)
)
update
Briefing: Finance and
6 May 2022
For comment
Julia Taylor
Andrea Speir
Expenditure
Released
9(2)(a)
Committee DRAFT
(
)
response
IN-CONFIDENCE
Page 6 of 10
Appendix A
Document 9
Taitara | Title
Date to
Action for
Key contact
Responsible
Minister
Minister
DCE
Draft Cabinet paper:
6 May 2022
For agreement
Anita
Marilyn Little
The New Zealand
Balakrishnan
Lottery Grants Board
(9(2)(a)
)
Te Puna Tahua
appointment of
community liaison
members
Draft Cabinet paper:
9 May 2022
For agreement
Kate Raggett
Marilyn Little
Discussion Document
(9(2)(a)
)
1982
for release: Self-
identification
regulations and
Act
registering a
nominated sex for
overseas-born New
Zealanders
Briefing: Problem
10 May 2022
For approval
Nicola
Marilyn Little
Gambling Levy
Blackburn
Regulations Final LEG
(9(2)(a)
)
paper and regulations
Information
Briefing: Budget Day
12 May 2022
For noting
Sharyn Mitchell Kate Wareham
Internal Affairs
(9(2)(a)
)
portfolio
Briefing: Chief Censor 12 May 2022
For agreement
Anita
Marilyn Little
appointment
Balakrishnan
Official
documents
(9(2)(a)
)
Briefing: Fire and
13 May 2022
For agreement
Anita
Marilyn Little
the
Emergency
Balakrishnan
New Zealand 2022/23
(9(2)(a)
)
Letter of Expectations
Briefing: Office of Film 13 May 2022
For agreement
Anita
Marilyn Little
and Literature
under
Balakrishnan
Classification 2022/23
(9(2)(a)
)
Letter of Expectations
Briefing: Finance and
17 May 2022
For lodgement
Julia Taylor
Andrea Speir
Expenditure
(9(2)(a)
)
Committee FINAL
response
Released
IN-CONFIDENCE
Page 7 of 10
Appendix A
Document 9
Taitara | Title
Date to
Action for
Key contact
Responsible
Minister
Minister
DCE
Final Cabinet paper:
24 May 2022
For agreement
Kate Raggett
Marilyn Little
Discussion Document
(9(2)(a)
)
for release: Self-
identification
regulations and
registering a
nominated sex for
overseas-born New
Zealanders
1982
Briefing: Fire and
27 May 2022
For agreement
Anita
Marilyn Little
Emergency
Balakrishnan
New Zealand Board –
(9(2)(a)
)
Act
shortlisted candidates
for interview
Briefing: Governance
1 June 2022
For comment
Julia Taylor
Andrea Speir
and Administration
(9(2)(a)
)
Committee DRAFT
response
Briefing: Lottery
15 June 2022
For agreement
Anita
Marilyn Little
Distribution
Balakrishnan
Information
Committees – decision
(9(2)(a)
)
briefing and draft
Cabinet paper
Briefing: The
16 June 2022
For agreement
Anita
Marilyn Little
New Zealand Lottery
Balakrishnan
Official
Grants Board Te Puna
(9(2)(a)
)
Tahua appointment
documents
the
Aide memoire: Talking 24 June 2022
For noting
Anita
Marilyn Little
points for APH –
Balakrishnan
Lottery Distribution
(9(2)(a)
)
Committee
under
appointments
Briefing: Fire and
1 July 2022
For agreement
Anita
Marilyn Little
Emergency Board –
Balakrishnan
decision briefing and
(9(2)(a)
)
draft Cabinet paper
Aide memoire: Talking
22 July 2022
For agreement
Anita
Marilyn Little
points for APH -
Released
Balakrishnan
appointments to the
(9(2)(a)
)
New Zealand Lottery
Grants Board Te Puna
Tahua
IN-CONFIDENCE
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Appendix A
Document 9
Ngā Tono i raro i te Ture Mōhiohio Ōkawa ā-Minita
Ministerial Official Information Act requests
Name
Request
Date to Minister Statutory due
Key contact
date
9(2)(a)
-
IA briefings from 21 April 2022
28 April 2022
Maya Jones
office of Todd
March 2022
(9(2)(a)
)
Muller
9(2)(a)
Further
28 April 2022
5 May 2022
Maya Jones
information
(9(2)(a)
)
1982
related to
excerpts from
information
Act
released in
earlier OIA for x2
briefings about
targeted
engagement
Todd Mul er MP
Meeting with
4 May 2022
11 May 2022
Maya Jones
FENZ Board
(9(2)(a)
)
briefing and
gambling-related
Information
papers
considered at
Cabinet on 14
March 2022
Official
the
Ngā Tono i raro i te Ture Mōhiohio Ōkawa ā-Tari
Departmental Official Information Act requests
Name
Request
Date to Minister Statutory due
Key contact
under
date
9(2)(a)
Statistics on baby 26 April 2022
28 April 2022
Micheala Ngaia
names
(9(2)(a)
)
9(2)(a)
Quarterly GMP
26 April 2022
3 May 2022
Emma Atkins
data for two
(9(2)(a)
)
gaming venues
Released
Michael Morrah, All
26 April 2022
3 May 2022
Emma Atkins
Discovery NZ
correspondence
(9(2)(a)
)
from DIA to
gaming venue
and the
minister’s office
for March 2022
regarding report
IN-CONFIDENCE
Page 9 of 10
Appendix A
Document 9
Name
Request
Date to Minister Statutory due
Key contact
date
9(2)(a)
All
29 April 2022
6 May 2022
Emma Atkins
correspondence
(9(2)(a)
)
from the
Department to
gaming society in
relation to Class 4
gaming venue
9(2)(a)
Investigation
29 April 2022
6 May 2022
Emma Atkins
report created by
(9(2)(a)
)
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the Department
Michael Morrah, All
29 April 2022
6 May 2022
Emma Atkin
Act s
Discovery NZ
correspondence
(9(2)(a)
)
from DIA to
gaming venue for
2021 regarding
report
9(2)(a)
Copies of internal 4 May 2022
9 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
procedures and
(9(2)(a)
)
policy about the
Information
correction of
information on
death certificates
9(2)(a)
Department’s
4 May 2022
11 May 2022
Emma Atkins
role regarding
(9(2)(a)
)
Official
online safety in
Aotearoa
the
9(2)(a)
Citizenship
4 May 2022
9 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
processing
(9(2)(a)
)
timeframes
9(2)(a)
Fol ow up to OIA 13 May 2022
18 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
2122-0337
under (Extended) (Extended) (9(2)(a) )
Citizens of
Western Samoa
9(2)(a)
Lottery Grant
16 May 2022
19 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
funding requests (Extended)
(Extended)
(9(2)(a)
)
of applications
and information
Released made to and
from Laura
Fergusson Trust
Inc Alkd and
Laura Ferguson
Trust Board
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Priority: Routine
Internal Affairs briefing
Hon Jan Tinetti
Minister of Internal Affairs
Title:
Public release of the Digital Violent Extremism Transparency Report
Date:
22 April 2022
Key issues
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This briefing provides you with an embargoed version of the Digital Violent Extremism Transparency
Report, which is due to be publicly released on 28 April 2022.
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Action sought
Timeframe
Agree to share the embargoed Report with Ministerial colleagues who
Before 28 April 2022
have an interest in Digital Violent Extremism prior to its public release on
28 April 2022.
Contact for telephone discussions (if required)
Name
Position
Contact Number
Suggest
Information
ed 1st contact
Jared Mul en
Director, Digital Safety
9(2)(a)
Glenn Williams
Manager, Digital Violent
Extremism Team Official
Return electronic
Gemma Kirkwood-Chambers (9(2)(a)
)
document to:
Cohesion document
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reference
Ministerial database
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reference
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Document 10
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Department of Internal Affairs
Purpose
1.
This briefing provides you with an embargoed version of the Digital Violent Extremism
Transparency Report (the Report), which is due to be publicly released on 28 April
2022.
2.
We recommend sharing the Report with your Ministerial colleagues who have an
interest in Digital Violent Extremism prior to its public release on 28 April 2022.
Providing Transparency in How Government Tackles Digital Violent Extremism
3.
This is the first transparency report of its kind, not only for the Department of Internal
Affairs (the Department) but also across Government. The report supports
Government’s commitment to transparency which was a consistent theme outlined in
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recommendations from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the terrorist attack on
Christchurch masjidain.
4.
The purpose of the Report is to:
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•
enable the New Zealand public to understand how the Department works to
address harm from online violent extremism in a way that is grounded in due
process, law and respect for human rights;
•
grow and sustain public trust and confidence in our work; and
•
lead by example and encourage others in this sector (including tech industries)
to start producing similar transparency reports.
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5.
The Report was developed in consultation with a number of partner agencies including
NZ Police, Netsafe, NZ Security agencies and the Classification Office.
6.
The Report was prepared according to the Tech Against Terrorism guidelines for
transparency reporting. Tech Against Terrorism were sent a draft version to review,
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they provided positive feedback and confirmed they would be pleased to host the
Report on their website.
Key findings: White Identity Motivate
the
d Extremism Forms the Core of Our Effort
7.
The Department investigated the bulk of content referred in 2021; most of which met
the threshold of objectionable.
8.
A significant portion of this fell within the ideology of white-identity motivated
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extremism. This includes content relating to the Christchurch terrorist attacks. Indeed,
most of the content investigated in 2021 related to the Christchurch terrorist attacks.
Nearly three years since these attacks, the footage from the livestreamed video
continues to be shared and promoted, particularly by white-identity motivated
extremists.
9.
In most cases content that related to the Christchurch terrorist attacks, which were
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clearly objectionable, was removed by platforms once the Department referred the
content to them. Where a platform was unresponsive, the Department shared this lack
of response with the regulator in the jurisdiction where the platform is hosted. In most
instances, the platform took action when requested by the local regulator.
Report Release
10. The Report wil be uploaded to the Department’s website and wil be shared with
media outlets via media advisory on 28 April 2022.
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Department of Internal Affairs
11. Key domestic and international partners will receive an embargoed copy of the report
ahead of its public release. These agencies include Ministry of Ethnic Communities,
Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism, the Christchurch Cal and NZ Police.
12. Ministerial portfolios we believe would have an interest in receiving an embargoed
version of the Report prior to public release include:
• Minister for National Security and Intelligence - Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern
• Minister Responsible for the GSCB and Minister Responsible for the NZSIS - Hon
Andrew Little
• Minister of Foreign Affairs - Hon Nanaia Mahuta
• Minister of Police - Hon Poto Williams
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• Minister for Diversity, Inclusion and Ethnic Communities - Hon Priyanca
Radhakrishnan
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13. Letters to accompany the Transparency Report when sharing with your Ministerial
colleagues are attached at
Appendix B.
Recommendations
14. We ask that you:
a)
Review the attached Transparency Report and
note the key findings
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included in this briefing.
b)
Note that media outlets wil be notified of the release of the Report
release via a media advisory.
c)
Agree to sign the attached letters and share the embargoed Report with
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your Ministerial colleagues ahead of public release on 28 April 2022.
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Jared Mullen
Director Digital Safety, Regulatory Services
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Minister of Internal Affairs
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Priority: Routine
APPENDIX A: Digital Violent Extremism Transparency Report
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Official
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Priority: Routine
APPENDIX B: Letters to Ministerial Colleagues
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Official
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Document 14
Pūrongo Tūnga | Status Report
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Minister of Internal Affairs
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Prepared 28 April 2022 for the period 22 to 28 April 2022
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Ngā Whakahōunga | Updates
Taitara | Title
Tākupu | Comment
Contract with Civil
Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
Registration vendor finalised A contract is finalised with DWS Group to provide
implementation and support services for a new Civil Registration
Responsible DCE:
solution. The new solution wil modernise and future-proof the
Maria Robertson
current aging system, so it is fit for purpose, secure, and reliable.
Contact:
DWS Group is an Australian company, with offices in New
Jeff Montgomery
Zealand. It specialises in information technology and business
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(9(2)(a)
)
management. DWS Group has performed similar implementation
and data migration services in Australia.
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9(2)(b)(ii)
Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
The new Civil Registration solution will take effect in the first
quarter of 2024. By this time, the functionality will be ready, and
the data safely migrated.
RealMe Replatforming
Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
Information
We are improving the RealMe customer experience. This will
Responsible DCE:
include the introduction of a single dashboard for user accounts,
Maria Robertson
where customers manage their login, password, and second-
factor authenticators. Customers will also be able to see their
Contact:
information on the use of their login and the sharing of identity
Official
Justin Rowlands
information.
(9(2)(a)
)
The Consent Service is being migrated to the new cloud RealMe
the
platform. This service is managed by customers and stores the
consent for access and sharing of information.
The New Zealand Post Address Verification Service and the DIA
Identity Verification Service will remain unchanged.
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Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
The deployment of changes into production is anticipated to take
place in a weekend in June or July 2022. The deployment wil
create an outage to all RealMe production services, and RealMe
will be unavailable for all users. We are working with impacted
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agencies to ensure they are prepared for the change.
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Taitara | Title
Tākupu | Comment
Lottery Grants Board Annual Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
Report 2020/21
In October 2021, Audit New Zealand advised of delays to the
2020/21 audit of the Lottery Grants Board (Board) and Profits of
Responsible DCE:
New Zealand Lotteries. This resulted in a delay in the Board’s
Maria Robertson
2020/21 Annual Report [IA202101619 refers].
In February 2022, the Auditor-General allocated the annual audit
Contact:
of the Board’s financial statements to BDO Wellington Audit
Leora Hirsh
Limited (BDO Audit) [IA202200185 refers]. BDO Audit wil
(9(2)(a)
)
undertake this work for the financial years covering 30 June 2021
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to 30 June 2024.
We are now finalising the 2020/21 Report with BDO Audit. As
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Presiding Member of the Board, you are required to sign the
Statement of Responsibility for the Board’s financial statements
for the 2020/21 financial year. The financial statements are
approved by BDO Audit on behalf of Audit New Zealand.
Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
You will receive the financial statements on 2 May 2022, for your
signature by 13 May 2022. The final 2020/21 Annual Report is
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scheduled for provision to you by 3 June 2022. These dates are
tentative and dependent on the Audit process.
You are then required to table the Annual Report in Parliament
within five working days, or as soon as possible after the
commencement of the next session of Parliament. We will
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support your office through this process.
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Ngā Pānuitanga Whakamōhio me Runanga Minita hoki
Briefings and Cabinet Papers
Taitara | Title
Date to
Action for
Key contact
Responsible
Minister
Minister
DCE
Briefing: New Zealand
28 April 2022
For noting
Rachel Esson
Hoani Lambert
Poet Laureate Award
(9(2)(a)
)
Briefing: Timeline and 28 April 2022
For approval
Kate Raggett
Marilyn Little
milestones for
(9(2)(a)
)
developing solutions
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for people born
overseas to register a
gender
Act
Briefing: Content
28 April 2022
For approval
Nick Law
Marilyn Little
Regulatory Review
and discussion
(9(2)(a)
)
timeline update and
at IA officials
next steps
Aide memoire: Talking 28 April 2022
For noting
Anita
Marilyn Little
points for APH -
Balakrishnan
Appointment of the
(9(2)(a)
)
Chief Censor
Information
Briefing: Study tour
28 April 2022
For noting
Nick Law
Marilyn Little
(9(2)(a)
)
Aide memoire: Lottery 2 May 2022
For agreement
Leora Hirsh
Maria
Grants Board 2020/21
(9(2)(a)
) Robertson
financial statements
Official
Briefing: Finance and
6 May 2022
For comment
Julia Taylor
Andrea Speir
Expenditure
(9(2)(a)
)
Committee DRAFT
the
response
Draft Cabinet paper:
6 May 2022
For agreement
Anita
Marilyn Little
New Zealand Lottery
Balakrishnan
Grants Board Te Puna
(9(2)(a)
)
under
Tahua appointment of
community liaison
members
Draft Cabinet paper:
9 May 2022
For agreement
Kate Raggett
Marilyn Little
Discussion Document
(9(2)(a)
)
for release: Self-
identification
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regulations and
registering a
nominated sex for
overseas-born New
Zealanders
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Taitara | Title
Date to
Action for
Key contact
Responsible
Minister
Minister
DCE
Briefing: Problem
10 May 2022
For approval
Nicola
Marilyn Little
Gambling Levy
Blackburn
Regulations Final LEG
(9(2)(a)
)
paper and regulations
Briefing: Budget Day
- 12 May 2022
For noting
Sharyn Mitchell Kate Wareham
Internal Affairs
(9(2)(a)
)
portfolio
Briefing: Chief Censor 12 May 2022
For agreement
Anita
Marilyn Little
appointment
Balakrishnan
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documents
(9(2)(a)
)
Briefing: Fire and
13 May 2022
For agreement
Anita
Marilyn Little
Act
Emergency
Balakrishnan
New Zealand 2022/23
(9(2)(a)
)
Letter of Expectations
Briefing: Office of Film 13 May 2022
For agreement
Anita
Marilyn Little
and Literature
Balakrishnan
Classification 2022/23
(9(2)(a)
)
Letter of Expectations
Briefing: Finance and
17 May 2022
For lodgement
Julia Taylor
Andrea Speir
Information
Expenditure
(9(2)(a)
)
Committee FINAL
response
Final Cabinet paper:
24 May 2022
For agreement
Kate Raggett
Marilyn Little
Discussion Document
(9(2)(a)
)
Official
for release: Self-
identification
regulations and
the
registering a
nominated sex for
overseas-born New
Zealanders
under
Briefing: Fire and
27 May 2022
For agreement
Anita
Marilyn Little
Emergency
Balakrishnan
New Zealand Board –
(9(2)(a)
)
shortlisted candidates
for interview
Briefing: Governance
1 June 2022
For comment
Julia Taylor
Andrea Speir
and Administration
(9(2)(a)
)
Released
Committee DRAFT
response
Aide memoire: Lottery 3 June 2022
For agreement
Leora Hirsh
Maria
Grants Board Annual
9(2)(a)
)
Robertson
Report 2020/21
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Document 14
Taitara | Title
Date to
Action for
Key contact
Responsible
Minister
Minister
DCE
Briefing: Lottery
15 June 2022
For agreement
Anita
Marilyn Little
Distribution
Balakrishnan
Committees – decision
(9(2)(a)
)
briefing and draft
Cabinet paper
Briefing: New Zealand
16 June 2022
For agreement
Anita
Marilyn Little
Lottery Grants Board
Balakrishnan
Te Puna Tahua
(9(2)(a)
)
appointment
1982
documents
Aide memoire: Talking 24 June 2022
For noting
Anita
Marilyn Little
points for APH –
Balakrishnan
Act
Lottery Distribution
(9(2)(a)
)
Committee
appointments
Briefing: Fire and
1 July 2022
For agreement
Anita
Marilyn Little
Emergency Board
Balakrishnan
appointment –
(9(2)(a)
)
decision briefing and
draft Cabinet paper
Information
Aide memoire: Talking
22 July 2022
For agreement
Anita
Marilyn Little
points for APH -
Balakrishnan
appointments to the
(9(2)(a)
)
New Zealand Lottery
Grants Board Te Puna
Official
Tahua
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Ngā Tono i raro i te Ture Mōhiohio Ōkawa ā-Minita
Ministerial Official Information Act requests
Name
Request
Date to Minister Statutory due
Key contact
date
9(2)(a)
Further
28 April 2022
5 May 2022
Maya Jones
information
(9(2)(a)
)
related to
excerpts from
information
released in
1982
earlier OIA for x2
briefings about
targeted
Act
engagement
Todd Mul er MP
Meeting with
4 May 2022
11 May 2022
Maya Jones
FENZ Board
(9(2)(a)
)
briefing and
gambling-related
papers
considered at
Cabinet on 14
Information
March 2022
Ngā Tono i raro i te Ture Mōhiohio Ō
Official
kawa ā-Tari
Departmental Official Information Act requests
the
Name
Request
Date to Minister Statutory due
Key contact
date
9(2)(a)
All
29 April 2022
6 May 2022
Emma Atkins
correspondence
under
(9(2)(a)
)
from the
Department to
gaming society in
relation to Class 4
gaming venue
9(2)(a)
Investigation
29 April 2022
6 May 2022
Emma Atkins
report created by
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(9(2)(a)
)
the Department
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Name
Request
Date to Minister Statutory due
Key contact
date
Michael Morrah, All
29 April 2022
6 May 2022
Emma Atkins
Discovery NZ
correspondence
(9(2)(a)
)
from DIA to
gaming venue for
2021 regarding
report
9(2)(a)
Citizenship
2 May 2022
5 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
processing
(9(2)(a)
)
timeframes
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9(2)(a)
Citizenship
2 May 2022
5 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
processing
(9(2)(a)
)
timeframes
Act
9(2)(a)
Copies of internal 4 May 2022
9 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
procedures and
(9(2)(a)
)
policy about the
correction of
information on
death certificates
9(2)(a)
Citizenship
4 May 2022
9 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
processing
Information (9(2)(a) )
timeframes
9(2)(a)
Department’s
4 May 2022
11 May 2022
Emma Atkins
role regarding
(9(2)(a)
)
online safety in
Aotearoa
Official
9(2)(a)
Border security
6 May 2022
11 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
related
(9(2)(a)
)
the
information
9(2)(a)
Passport
10 May 2022
13 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
application
(9(2)(a)
)
processing
under
delays and
passport trained
staff working
hours during
Easter public
holiday
9(2)(a)
Statistics on
10 May 2022
13 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
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citizenship
(9(2)(a)
)
applications
9(2)(a)
Fol ow up to OIA 13 May 2022
18 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
2122-0337
(Extended)
(Extended)
(9(2)(a)
)
Citizens of
Western Samoa
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Document 14
Name
Request
Date to Minister Statutory due
Key contact
date
9(2)(a)
Follow up to OIA 13 May 2022
18 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
2122-0629 –
(9(2)(a)
)
Information on
processing an
OIA request
Nic Lane
Number of
13 May 2022
18 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
funding
(9(2)(a)
)
applications that
have been
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submitted in
New Zealand
Sign Language in
Act
the past three
years
Henrietta
Briefings,
13 May 2022
18 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
McNeill
reports, talking
(9(2)(a)
)
points, meeting
outcome notes,
or other
documents
Information
relating to
passport sales in
the Pacific
9(2)(a)
Lottery Grant
16 May 2022
19 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
funding requests (Extended)
(Extended)
(9(2)(a)
)
Official
of applications
and information
made to and the
from Laura
Fergusson Trust
Inc Alkd and
Laura Ferguson
Trust Board
under
Incorporated
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Document 15
Pūrongo Tūnga | Status Report
1982
Minister of Internal Affairs
Act
Prepared 5 May 2022 for the period 29 April to 5 May 2022
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Te Pou Tuarua | Deputy Chief Executive
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Ngā Whakahōunga | Updates
Taitara | Title
Tākupu | Comment
Chatham Islands Crown Financial Assistance Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
Package Review and Council Governance
The Chatham Islands Crown Financial Assistance
Review
Package Review
Responsible DCE:
Since 2004, the Crown has provided direct
Michael Lovett
financial assistance to the Chatham Islands Council
(the Council) to support its operational and
Contact:
compliance activities. Cabinet agreed that the 1982
Richard Hardie
Financial Assistance Package (FAP) would be
(9(2)(a)
)
reviewed every four years. The last increase to the
Act
FAP was made in Budget 2020/21, fol owing the
2017 review.
In September 2021, we appointed McGredy
Winder to complete the next four-yearly review of
the Council’s FAP. The final report was received
on 14 February 2022. 9(2)(b)(ii)
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Chatham Islands Governance Review
Following from the FAP Review, the Chatham
Islands Governance Review will assess the current
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governance arrangements for the Chatham
Islands, and how services are delivered to the
community through those arrangements. The
the review will identify areas for improvement within
the existing governance arrangements, and
recommend how these governance arrangements
could be formalised and how service delivery
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could be improved for the Chatham Islands
community.
Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
In May 2022, we wil engage an independent
contractor to run a targeted consultation with key
stakeholders as part of the Chatham Islands
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Governance Review. Following this review, we will
brief you, the Minister of Local Government, Hon
Nanaia Mahuta, and Chatham Islands MP, Hon
Paul Eagle, on the review’s findings and
recommendations for any action you may wish to
consider adjusting the FAP or governance
arrangements on the Chatham Islands.
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Taitara | Title
Tākupu | Comment
Archival Information
Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
Management System (AIMS) Archives NZ has set up an Incident Management Team (IMT) to
address issues with the with Archival Information Management
Responsible DCE:
Hoani Lambert
System (AIMS). AIMS was launched in February 2022.
The IMT has identified three options to resolve the issues being
Contact:
experienced by our kaimahi and customers. The IMT is currently
Fiona Fieldsend
assessing the viability of these options.
(9(2)(a)
)
A Communication and Engagement plan has been developed,
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primarily focused on proactive communications for kaimahi,
customers and key stakeholders, and reactive messages if there
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is interest from media.
The IMT is working with the Archives online channels team to
monitor social channels for comments or queries about AIMS
and respond where appropriate.
Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
The IMT is identifying ‘quick-wins’ to improve the user
experience in the short-term, until a permanent solution can be
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implemented.
Pacific Virtual Museum
Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
Transition Programme
The Pacific Virtual Museum, led by the National Library of New
Zealand Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa, has developed a
Responsible DCE:
Official
Hoani Lambert
shared online place that enables Pacific peoples to connect with
their cultural heritage from around the world. This pilot
Contact:
programme was funded until April 2022 by the Australian
the
Tim Kong
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).
(9(2)(a)
)
DFAT has now committed funding until June 2023. This transition
stage enables further engagement in the Pacific and
implementation of recommendations from the pilot's monitoring
under and evaluation report.
Given the pre-election conventions currently in place in
Australia, no outward promotion can take place at this time.
Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
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Taitara | Title
Tākupu | Comment
Pūkenga Wai Fund now live
Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
The Pūkenga Wai Fund (the Fund) opened for applications from
Responsible DCE:
iwi organisations on 2 May 2022.
Maria Robertson
The Fund is established to support iwi/Māori to participate in the
Contact:
Three Waters Programme. The Fund also supports mana whenua
Joe Grace
representation that provides joint oversight of the new water
(9(2)(a)
)
services entities once it is established.
Information about the Fund is on our Community Matters
website.
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Funding up to $18,000 per annum is available for individual iwi
organisations to wānanga within their own whānau and hapū.
This is the first tranche of funding to be made directly to iwi.
Act
Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
Further support wil be available as the Three Waters reform
progresses.
Anti-Money
Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
Laundering/Countering
We are assisting the Ministry of Justice with a series of private
Financing of Terrorism
sector consultation workshops as part of the statutory review of
(AML/CFT) Statutory Review the AML/CFT Act.
Information
Responsible DCE:
The feedback received from these workshops wil inform the
Marilyn Little
recommendations in the final report on change
s to
New Zealand’s AML/CFT framework.
Contact:
Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
Rob Milnes
The Minister of Justice, Hon Kris Faafoi, will receive the final
(
Official
9(2)(a)
)
report by 30 June 2022.
End-to-End Encryption
Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
meeting with the United
On 4 May 2022, DPMC and Te Tari Taiwhenua met virtually with
the
Kingdom following
the United Kingdom to receive an update on their recent
discussions with Meta
engagements with Meta. The meeting discussed the introduction
Responsible DCE:
of end-to-end encryption across Meta’s core messaging services
Marilyn Little
(Facebook Messenger, Instagram Direct, WhatsApp).
under We understand the United Kingdom’s discussions have focused
Contact:
on the impact of end-to-end encryption for tackling illegal
Jared Mullen
content on these platforms and on law enforcement
(9(2)(a)
)
investigations. The United Kingdom is seeking alternative
approaches and has offered to update Five Eyes partners on
progress.
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We are also in discussion with Meta on these issues.
Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
We will keep you informed on significant discussions or updates.
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Document 15
Taitara | Title
Tākupu | Comment
International col aboration
Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
on Digital Child Exploitation
Our partners in the United States provided us with an update on
operations
6(c)
. We contributed to 6(c)
by
Responsible DCE:
providing evidence against an offender who possessed and
Marilyn Little
distributed objectionable material including children and violent
crimes on an adult. A second offender, in Venezuela, received
Contact:
payment to organise these acts. This offender was also identified
Jared Mullen
with our assistance. The United States-based offender was
(9(2)(a)
)
sentenced to 27 years in prison and the other offender was 1982
extradited to the United States to face charges.
In late March 2022, we used our relationship with a New
Zealand-based file sharing platform to provide urgent
Act
information to law enforcement in the United States. This
resulted in felony charges against an offender who was at risk of
being released due to insufficient evidence. This work prevented
imminent risk for the children of the offender.
These instances highlight the importance of the positive
relationships we have built with both industry and overseas law
enforcement agencies. Information
Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
We will continue to collaborate with and support our
international partners when investigating online child sexual
exploitation and abuse.
Official
Engagement on the self-
Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
identification regulations and On 27 April 2022, we published the final engagement strategy on
exploring gender recognition
the
for people born overseas
a new webpage on our website. The strategy was published
alongside high-level information on the self-identification
Responsible DCE:
regulations and exploring gender recognition for people born
Marilyn Little
overseas. We informed a range of transgender, takatāpui and
in
under tersex organisations of the webpage so they can share the
Contact:
information within their networks and prepare for engagement.
Kate Raggett
Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
(9(2)(a)
)
We are now working on more detailed engagement planning,
including promoting and organising engagement meetings for
specific transgender, takatāpui and intersex groups.
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At the officials meeting on 9 May 2022, we would like to discuss
with you the organisations we are talking to about promoting
engagement.
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Document 15
Taitara | Title
Tākupu | Comment
9(2)(a)
Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
9(2)(a)
Responsible DCE:
Maria Robertson
Contact:
Rachel Prosser
(9(2)(a)
)
1982
Act
Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
9(2)(a)
Information
Meeting to discuss Digital
Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
Identity Services Trust
You are meeting with the Minister for the Digital Economy and
Framework
Communications, Hon Dr David Clark, on Thursday 12 May 2022.
Responsible DCE:
The meeting is on the potential next steps for the Digital Identity
Marilyn Little /
Services Trust Framework Bill (the Bill) and modernisation of
Official
Ann-Marie Cavanagh
digital identity services. We will also attend this meeting.
You were provided with a copy of the briefing Next Steps for the
the
Contact:
Sela Finau
Digital Identity Services Trust Framework Bill [DEC202200100
(9(2)(a)
)
refers].
Alan Bell
Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
(9(2)(a)
)
9(2)(f)(iv)
under
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Document 15
Ngā Pānuitanga Whakamōhio me Runanga Minita hoki
Briefings and Cabinet Papers
Taitara | Title
Date to
Action for
Key contact
Responsible
Minister
Minister
DCE
Aide Memoire –
5 May 2022
For noting
Honiana Love
Hoani Lambert
Meeting with Archives
9(2)(a)
Council 10 May
(
)
Briefing: Draft Cabinet 6 May 2022
For agreement
Phillipa Guthrey Marilyn Little
paper and discussion
9(2)(a)
document for public
(
)
1982
consultation:
Proposed changes to
gambling fees
Act
Briefing: Finance and
6 May 2022
For comment
Julia Taylor
Andrea Speir
Expenditure
(9(2)(a)
)
Committee DRAFT
response
Aide memoire:
6 May 2022
For noting
Clare Toufexis
Maria
Independent review
(9(2)(a)
) Robertson
of statutory bodies
Briefing: draft Cabinet 9 May 2022
For noting
Antony Moss
Hoani Lambert
Information
paper Crown
(9(2)(a)
)
Response to Abuse in
Care Inquiry redress
recommendations –
recordkeeping issues
Official
Draft Cabinet paper:
9 May 2022
For agreement
Kate Raggett
Marilyn Little
Discussion Document
(9(2)(a)
)
for release: Self-
the
identification
regulations and
registering a
nominated sex for under
overseas-born New
Zealanders
Briefing: Problem
10 May 2022
For approval
Nicola
Marilyn Little
Gambling Levy
Blackburn
Regulations Final LEG
(9(2)(a)
)
paper and regulations
Briefing: Life and
10 May 2022
For noting
Russel Burnard Maria
Released
Identity Product
(9(2)(a)
)
Robertson
Processing Update
Briefing: Budget Day
- 12 May 2022
For noting
Sharyn Mitchell Kate Wareham
Internal Affairs
(9(2)(a)
)
portfolio
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Document 15
Taitara | Title
Date to
Action for
Key contact
Responsible
Minister
Minister
DCE
Briefing: Chief Censor 12 May 2022
For agreement
Anita
Marilyn Little
appointment
Balakrishnan
documents
(9(2)(a)
)
Briefing: Fire and
13 May 2022
For agreement
Anita
Marilyn Little
Emergency
Balakrishnan
New Zealand 2022/23
(9(2)(a)
)
Letter of Expectations
Briefing: Office of Film 13 May 2022
For agreement
Anita
Marilyn Little
and Literature
Balakrishnan
1982
Classification 2022/23
(9(2)(a)
)
Letter of Expectations
Act
Briefing: New Zealand 16 May 2022
For noting
Rachel Esson
Hoani Lambert
Poet Laureate Award
(9(2)(a)
)
Briefing: Finance and
17 May 2022
For lodgement
Julia Taylor
Andrea Speir
Expenditure
(9(2)(a)
)
Committee FINAL
response
Draft Cabinet paper:
18 May 2022
For agreement
Anita
Marilyn Little
New Zealand Lottery
Balakrishnan
Information
Grants Board Te Puna
(9(2)(a)
)
Tahua appointment of
community liaison
members
Briefing: Minister’s
19 May 2022
For agreement Leora Hirsh
Maria
Official
Discretionary Fund
(9(2)(a)
) Robertson
update
Final Cabinet paper:
24 May 2022
the For agreement Kate Raggett Marilyn Little
Discussion Document
(9(2)(a)
)
for release: Self-
identification
regulations and
under
registering a
nominated sex for
overseas-born New
Zealanders
Briefing: Lottery
26 May 2022
For agreement Lorraine
Maria
Discretionary Fund –
Tawhai
Robertson
May 2022
(9(2)(a)
)
Released
Briefing: Fire and
27 May 2022
For agreement
Anita
Marilyn Little
Emergency
Balakrishnan
New Zealand Board –
(9(2)(a)
)
shortlisted candidates
for interview
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Document 15
Taitara | Title
Date to
Action for
Key contact
Responsible
Minister
Minister
DCE
Briefing: Governance
1 June 2022
For comment
Julia Taylor
Andrea Speir
and Administration
(9(2)(a)
)
Committee DRAFT
response
Aide memoire: Lottery 3 June 2022
For agreement
Leora Hirsh
Maria
Grants Board Annual
9(2)(a)
)
Robertson
Report 2020/21
Briefing: Lottery
15 June 2022
For agreement Anita
Marilyn Little
Distribution
Balakrishnan
1982
Committees –
(9(2)(a)
)
decision briefing and
draft Cabinet paper
Act
Briefing: New Zealand 16 June 2022
For agreement Anita
Marilyn Little
Lottery Grants Board
Balakrishnan
Te Puna Tahua
(9(2)(a)
)
appointment
documents
Aide memoire: Talking 24 June 2022
For noting
Anita
Marilyn Little
points for APH –
Balakrishnan
Lottery Distribution
(9(2)(a)
)
Information
Committee
appointments
Briefing: Fire and
1 July 2022
For agreement
Anita
Marilyn Little
Emergency Board
Balakrishnan
appointment –
(9(2)(a)
)
Official
decision briefing and
draft Cabinet paper
the
Aide memoire:
22 July 2022
For agreement Anita
Marilyn Little
Talking points for APH
Balakrishnan
- appointments to the
(9(2)(a)
)
New Zealand Lottery
Grants Board Te Puna
under
Tahua
Released
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Document 15
Ngā Tono i raro i te Ture Mōhiohio Ōkawa ā-Minita
Ministerial Official Information Act requests
Name
Request
Date to
Statutory due Key contact
Minister
date
Todd Mul er MP
Meeting with FENZ
4 May 2022
11 May 2022
Maya Jones
Board briefing and
(Extended to
(Extended to
(9(2)(a)
)
gambling-related papers 13 May)
20 May)
considered at Cabinet
on 14 March 2022
1982
Act
Ngā Tono i raro i te Ture Mōhiohio Ōkawa ā-Tari
Departmental Official Information Act requests
Name
Request
Date to Minister Statutory due
Key contact
date
9(2)(a)
All
29 April 2022
6 May 2022
Emma Atkins
correspondence
(9(2)(a)
)
Information
from the
Department to
gaming society in
relation to Class 4
gaming venue
Official
9(2)(a)
Investigation
29 April 2022
6 May 2022
Emma Atkins
report created by
(9(2)(a)
)
the Department
the
9(2)(a)
Border security
6 May 2022
11 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
related
(9(2)(a)
)
information
under
Brent Melvil e,
Al
9 May 2022
16 May 202
James Taaffe
Business Desk
correspondence (Extended)
(Extended)
(9(2)(a)
)
between DIA and
gaming venue
regarding an
audit and al
prior warnings
Released
9(2)(a)
Passport
10 May 2022
13 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
application
(9(2)(a)
)
processing delays
and passport
trained staff
working hours
during Easter
public holiday
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Document 15
Name
Request
Date to Minister Statutory due
Key contact
date
9(2)(a)
Statistics on
10 May 2022
13 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
citizenship
(9(2)(a)
)
applications
Kate
Al material for
11 May 2022
18 May 2022
James Taaffe
MacNamara, NZ gambling
(9(2)(a)
)
Herald
presentations
given by DIA
from 2019
9(2)(a)
Fol ow up to OIA 13 May 2022
18 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
1982
2122-0337
(Extended)
(Extended)
(9(2)(a)
)
Citizens of
Act
Western Samoa
9(2)(a)
Fol ow up to OIA 13 May 2022
18 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
2122-0629 –
(9(2)(a)
)
Information on
processing an
OIA request
Nic Lane
Number of
13 May 2022
18 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
funding
(9(2)(a)
)
Information
applications that
have been
submitted in New
Zealand Sign
Language in the
past three years
Official
Henrietta McNeill Briefings, reports, 13 May 2022
18 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
talking points,
(9(2)(a)
)
the
meeting outcome
notes, or other
documents
relating to
passport sales in
under
the Pacific
9(2)(a)
Al
13 May 2022
20 May 2022
James Taaffe
correspondence
(9(2)(a)
)
provided to
media agencies
in relation to
operations of
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gaming venue
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Document 15
Name
Request
Date to Minister Statutory due
Key contact
date
9(2)(a)
Lottery Grant
16 May 2022
19 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
funding requests (Extended)
(Extended)
(9(2)(a)
)
of applications
and information
made to and
from Laura
Fergusson Trust
Inc Alkd and
Laura Ferguson
Trust Board
1982
Incorporated
9(2)(a)
Guidelines for
18 May 2022
25 May 2022
James Taaffe
Act
reporting entities
(9(2)(a)
)
to verify
addresses
9(2)(a)
Lottery grant
19 May 2022
24 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
funding in East
(9(2)(a)
)
Otago in the past
20 years
9(2)(a)
Statistics on
20 May 2022
25 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
Information
grant of
(9(2)(a)
)
citizenship to
offenders
9(2)(a)
Citizenship
20 May 2022
25 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
processing
(9(2)(a)
)
Official
timeframes
9(2)(a)
Definitions and
20 May 2022
27 May 2022
James Taaffe
the
guidelines for
(9(2)(a)
)
‘word’ used in
2021 DVET
Report
Michael Morrah, Al
under
23 June 2022 30 June 2022 James Taaffe
Discovery NZ
correspondence (Extended)
(Extended)
(9(2)(a)
)
between DIA,
minister’s office
and gaming
venue from 15 to
31 March 2022
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Document 16
Pūrongo Tūnga | Status Report
1982
Minister of Internal Affairs
Act
Prepared 12 May 2022 for the period 5 May to 12 May 2022
Information
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Official
the
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Te Pou Tuarua | Deputy Chief Executive
under
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Document 16
Ngā Whakahōunga | Updates
Taitara | Title
Tākupu | Comment
Ministry of Health Proposal to create a
Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
Funeral Director registration scheme
The Ministry of Health (MoH) is working on a
policy proposal to create a central Government
Responsible DCE:
registration scheme for Funeral Directors. MoH
Marilyn Little
has proposed that the registration scheme be
administered by the Department and the Registrar
Contact:
General.
Phil ipa Guthrey
1982
We are working with MoH to ensure the proposal
(9(2)(a)
)
addresses the issues outlined in consultation, and
Act
that we are the appropriate agency to operate the
scheme (if one is agreed).
Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
9(2)(f)(iv)
Long-term Insights Briefing draft ready for
Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activitie
Information
s
consultation
This week, we are preparing to publish Te Tari
Taiwhenua’s draft Long-term Insights Briefing
Responsible DCE:
(LTIB) on our website for feedback.
Andrea Speir
The topic of the LTIB is:
How can community
Official
participation and decision-making be better
Contact:
enabled by technology?
Jo Tuapawa
the
(9(2)(a)
)
Public consultation wil be open for three weeks.
Feedback can be provided through an online form
or mail. We will work with key stakeholders to
canvas their views during the consultation period.
under
The requirement to publish an LTIB is a statutory
duty on public sector chief executives. The LTIB is
a think piece, not government policy.
Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
When the consultation period is complete, we wil
consider all the feedback and finalise the LTIB. We
Released
plan to complete the LTIB in early July 2022. We
will provide your office with a briefing ahead of
that time.
Any queries you might receive can be forwarded
to [email address].
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Document 16
Taitara | Title
Tākupu | Comment
International efforts to
Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
counter child sexual
In February 2022, you signed a five-country ministerial (FCM)
exploitation and abuse (CSEA) statement on behalf of the Government, marking the second
anniversary of the voluntary principles to counter CSEA.
Responsible DCE:
A series of five country commitments in this area are under
Marilyn Little
development for Ministers to consider at the FCM meeting in
September 2022 in the United States. It is likely New Zealand will
Contacts:
be represented at this meeting by Hon Kris Faafoi as the lead
Michael Woodside
FCM Minister.
(
1982
9(2)(a)
)
Jared Mullen
9(2)(g)(i)
(9(2)(a)
)
Act
Information
Official
the
Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
We will keep your office informed of developments in this area,
and any implications as the commitments are finalised.
under
Supporting National Youth
Ngā ngohe inātata / Recent activities
Week
National Youth Week (7 to 15 May 2022) is an annual week-long
event that supports and celebrates New Zealand’s youth. We are
Responsible DCE:
sharing information and resources on topics such as mis and dis-
Marilyn Little
information, sending and receiving ‘nudes’, grooming, and online
gaming via social media platforms.
Released
Contact:
Ngā mahi whai ake / Next steps
Jared Mullen
We continue to collaborate with Netsafe to ensure consistent
(9(2)(a)
)
and updated resources are readily available to the public through
social media platforms and the Keep it Real Online webpage.
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Document 16
Taitara | Title
Tākupu | Comment
Unofficial application website Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
scams
We have previously briefed you on overseas websites which
mislead people into applying and paying for New Zealand
Responsible DCE:
Government services, such as birth certificates. These come to
Maria Robertson
our attention when our contact centre receives calls from
customers for an update on their requests. At this point it
Contact:
transpires the customer has used an unofficial application site,
Julia Wootton
and no application was lodged.
(9(2)(a)
)
Google search results for these fraudulent websites are paid, 1982
misleading some customers into believing they are dealing with
an official site. The services breach Google’s own advertising
Act
policies.
We have some success engaging Google to remove ads for these
sites. We also pay Google AdWords to promote the official DIA
sites to reduce harm. However, fraudulent sites continue to
reappear under different URLs.
At this stage, it appears Google has not put in place a solution to
automatically block ads which violate their advertising policies.
Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
Information
We continue to be alert to these sites, wil commission AdWords,
and will continue to engage with Google.
Official
the
under
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Ngā Pānuitanga Whakamōhio me Runanga Minita hoki
Briefings and Cabinet Papers
Taitara | Title
Date to
Action for
Key contact
Responsible
Minister
Minister
DCE
Briefing: Budget Day
- 12 May 2022
For noting
Sharyn Mitchell Kate Wareham
Internal Affairs
(9(2)(a)
)
portfolio
Briefing: COVID-19
12 May 2022
For noting
John Crawford- Kate Wareham
Policy decisions
Smith
1982
(9(2)(a)
)
Briefing: Chief Censor 13 May 2022
For agreement
Anita
Marilyn Little
appointment
Balakrishnan
Act
documents
(9(2)(a)
)
Briefing: New Zealand 16 May 2022
For noting
Rachel Esson
Hoani Lambert
Poet Laureate Award
(9(2)(a)
)
Briefing: Finance and
17 May 2022
For lodgement
Julia Taylor
Andrea Speir
Expenditure
(9(2)(a)
)
Committee FINAL
response
Information
Draft Cabinet paper:
18 May 2022
For agreement
Anita
Marilyn Little
New Zealand Lottery
Balakrishnan
Grants Board Te Puna
(9(2)(a)
)
Tahua appointment of
community liaison
members
Official
Briefing: Minister’s
19 May 2022
For agreement
Leora Hirsh
Maria
Discretionary Fund
(9(2)(a)
) Robertson
the
update
Briefing:
20 May 2022
For agreement Jayne Beggs
Marilyn Little
Commencement date
(9(2)(a)
)
for new Fire and under
Emergency levy
regime
Final Cabinet paper:
24 May 2022
For agreement
Kate Raggett
Marilyn Little
Discussion Document
(9(2)(a)
)
for release: Self-
identification
regulations and
Released
registering a
nominated sex for
overseas-born New
Zealanders
Final in-principle
26 May 2022
For agreement
Sharyn Mitchell Kate Wareham
expense transfers for
(9(2)(a)
)
Vote Internal Affairs
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Document 16
Taitara | Title
Date to
Action for
Key contact
Responsible
Minister
Minister
DCE
Briefing: Lottery
26 May 2022
For agreement
Lorraine Tawhai Maria
Discretionary Fund –
(9(2)(a)
) Robertson
May 2022
Briefing: Fire and
27 May 2022
For agreement
Anita
Marilyn Little
Emergency
Balakrishnan
New Zealand Board –
(9(2)(a)
)
shortlisted candidates
for interview
Briefing: Governance
1 June 2022
For comment
Julia Taylor
Andrea Speir
1982
and Administration
(9(2)(a)
)
Committee DRAFT
response
Act
Aide memoire: Lottery 3 June 2022
For agreement
Leora Hirsh
Maria
Grants Board Annual
9(2)(a)
)
Robertson
Report 2020/21
Briefing: Lottery
15 June 2022
For agreement
Anita
Marilyn Little
Distribution
Balakrishnan
Committees – decision
(9(2)(a)
)
briefing and draft
Cabinet paper
Information
Briefing: New Zealand 16 June 2022
For agreement Anita
Marilyn Little
Lottery Grants Board
Balakrishnan
Te Puna Tahua
(9(2)(a)
)
appointment
documents
Official
Aide memoire: Talking 24 June 2022
For noting
Anita
Marilyn Little
points for APH –
Balakrishnan
Lottery Distribution
the
(9(2)(a)
)
Committee
appointments
Briefing: Fire and
1 July 2022
For agreement
Anita
Marilyn Little
Emergency Board
Balakrishnan
under
appointment –
(9(2)(a)
)
decision briefing and
draft Cabinet paper
Aide memoire:
22 July 2022
For agreement Anita
Marilyn Little
Talking points for APH
Balakrishnan
- appointments to the
(9(2)(a)
)
New Zealand Lottery
Released
Grants Board Te Puna
Tahua
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Document 16
Ngā Tono i raro i te Ture Mōhiohio Ōkawa ā-Minita
Ministerial Official Information Act requests
Name
Request
Date to Minister
Statutory due
Key contact
date
Todd Mul er
Meeting with FENZ 4 May 2022
11 May 2022
Maya Jones
MP
Board briefing and (Extended to 13
(Extended to 20
(9(2)(a)
)
gambling-related
May)
May)
papers considered
at Cabinet on 14
March 2022
1982
Act
Ngā Tono i raro i te Ture Mōhiohio Ōkawa ā-Tari
Departmental Official Information Act requests
Name
Request
Date to Minister Statutory due
Key contact
date
Brent Melvil e,
Al
9 May 2022
16 May 202
James Taaffe
Information
Business Desk
correspondence (Extended)
(Extended)
(9(2)(a)
)
between DIA and
gaming venue
regarding an
audit and al
prior warnings
Official
9(2)(a)
Passport
10 May 2022
13 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
application
(9(2)(a)
)
the
processing delays
and passport
trained staff
working hours
during Easter
under
public holiday
9(2)(a)
Statistics on
10 May 2022
13 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
citizenship
(9(2)(a)
)
applications
Kate
Al material for
11 May 2022
18 May 2022
James Taaffe
MacNamara, NZ gambling
(9(2)(a)
)
Released
Herald
presentations
given by DIA
from 2019
9(2)(a)
Fol ow up to OIA 13 May 2022
18 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
2122-0337
(Extended)
(Extended)
(9(2)(a)
)
Citizens of
Western Samoa
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Appendix A
Document 16
Name
Request
Date to Minister Statutory due
Key contact
date
9(2)(a)
Fol ow up to OIA 13 May 2022
18 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
2122-0629 –
(9(2)(a)
)
Information on
processing an
OIA request
Nic Lane
Number of
13 May 2022
18 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
funding
(9(2)(a)
)
applications that
have been
1982
submitted in New
Zealand Sign
Language in the
Act
past three years
Henrietta McNeill Briefings, reports, 13 May 2022
18 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
talking points,
(9(2)(a)
)
meeting outcome
notes, or other
documents
relating to
passport sales in
Information
the Pacific
9(2)(a)
Al
13 May 2022
20 May 2022
James Taaffe
correspondence
(9(2)(a)
)
provided to
media agencies
Official
in relation to
operations of
gaming venue the
9(2)(a)
Lottery Grant
16 May 2022
19 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
funding requests (Extended)
(Extended)
(9(2)(a)
)
of applications
and information
under
made to and
from Laura
Fergusson Trust
Inc Alkd and
Laura Ferguson
Trust Board
Incorporated
Released
9(2)(a)
Guidelines for
18 May 2022
25 May 2022
James Taaffe
reporting entities
(9(2)(a)
)
to verify
addresses
9(2)(a)
Lottery grant
19 May 2022
24 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
funding in East
(9(2)(a)
)
Otago in the past
20 years
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Appendix A
Document 16
Name
Request
Date to Minister Statutory due
Key contact
date
9(2)(a)
Statistics on
20 May 2022
25 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
grant of
(9(2)(a)
)
citizenship to
offenders
9(2)(a)
Citizenship
20 May 2022
25 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
processing
(9(2)(a)
)
timeframes
9(2)(a)
Definitions and
20 May 2022
27 May 2022
James Taaffe
guidelines for
(9(2)(a)
)
1982
‘anarchist’ used
in 2021 DVET
Report
Act
9(2)(a)
Citizenship
25 May 2022
30 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
processing
(9(2)(a)
)
timeframes
9(2)(a)
Information
26 May 2022
31 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
about access
(9(2)(a)
)
under the HART
register
Information
9(2)(a)
Citizenship
30 May 2022
2 June 2022
Micheala Ngaia
processing
(9(2)(a)
)
timeframes
Michael Morrah, Al
23 June 2022
30 June 2022
James Taaffe
Discovery NZ
correspondence (Extended)
(Extended)
(9(2)(a)
)
Official
between DIA,
minister’s office
and gaming the
venue from 15 to
31 March 2022
under
Released
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Appendix A
Document 17
Pūrongo Tūnga | Status Report
1982
Minister of Internal Affairs
Act
Prepared 19 May 2022 for the period 12 May to 19 May 2022
Information
IN-CONFIDENCE
Official
the
Marilyn Little
Te Pou Tuarua | Deputy Chief Executive
under
Released
Appendix A
Document 17
Ngā Whakahōunga | Updates
Taitara | Title
Tākupu | Comment
Stakeholder workshops on
Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
regulatory options for Content
We are holding the first workshops this week (Phase Two) to
Regulatory Review begin
refine proposals for a new content regulatory framework.
Responsible DCE:
Phase Two workshop attendees include existing enforcement
agencies, regulators of media content, and agencies with
Marilyn Little
relevant work programmes to the Review.
1982
Contact:
This follows Phase One where we engaged with government,
industry, and community stakeholders to understand
Nick Law
problems with the current system and content harms New
(9(2)(a)
)
Act
Zealanders face.
Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
9(2)(f)(iv)
Select Committee Estimates
Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
Information
Submission of response to
On 6 May 2022 you were provided with a draft response to
Finance and Expenditure
the Finance and Expenditure Committee (FEC) Standard
Committee
Estimates Questionnaire for review and comment.
Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
Responsible DCE:
Official
On 18 May 2022 you will receive a copy of the final response,
Andrea Spier
and a letter to the Committee from you submitting the final
response to the Committee. The document is updated with
the
Contact:
comments from Ministers’ offices.
Nigel Wyse
You are to submit the document to the Committee by 12pm on
(9(2)(a)
20 May 2022.
under
9(2)(a)
Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
9(2)(a)
Responsible DCE:
Russel Burnard (Acting)
Released
Contact:
Rachel Prosser
(9(2)(a)
)
Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
9(2)(a)
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Document 17
Taitara | Title
Tākupu | Comment
Te Kupenga in schools
Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
Te Kupenga: 101 stories of Aotearoa from the Turnbull was
Responsible DCE:
published in November 2021 as part of the Alexander
Hoani Lambert
Turnbul centennial celebrations. The book comprises 101
stories derived from the collections, written by National
Contact:
Library kaimahi.
Chris Szekely
Every secondary school in New Zealand will receive a
(9(2)(a)
)
complimentary copy of
Te Kupenga. This is done courtesy of
the Turnbul Endowment Trust, which also funded the 1982
publication of the book.
The National Library’s Services to Schools has created an
Act
online resource based on the book to support the Aotearoa
New Zealand Histories Curriculum. This resource will be
promoted over the next two months.
Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
The writers from Services to Schools are convening in
Wel ington in June 2022 for a professional development
programme. This will include hands-on engagement with the
Information
taonga featured in the book. Kaimahi will also learn about
other items not yet digitised that could support the online
resources for the Aotearoa New Zealand histories curriculum.
Digital Identity Services Trust
Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
Framework Bil and
Official
You met with Hon Dr David Clark, the Minister for the Digital
modernisation programme
Economy and Communications, on 12 May 2022 9(2)(f)(iv)
the
Responsible DCE:
Ann-Marie Cavanagh
Contact:
under
Alan Bel
(9(2)(a)
)
Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
9(2)(f)(iv)
Released
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Document 17
Taitara | Title
Tākupu | Comment
Archival Integrated Management Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
System – incident response
The Incident Management Team, established to address the
issues with the new Archives Col ections Platform, is standing
Responsible DCE:
down. The response is transitioning into the next phase.
Hoani Lambert
We now understand the issues with the system, and how
these are impacting kaimahi and customers. Interim
Contact:
measures in place will improve kaimahi and customer
Fiona Fieldsend
experience in the short term.
9(2)(a)
A new transition team will rectify the remaining issues over
1982
the medium-term. A phase 2 project team will design and
implement a longer-term programme of work to enhance
Act
kaimahi and customer experience.
The ful opening of the reading rooms went well. Extra
measures in place support customers using the new
collections search tool and ensure orders for records are
responded to as promptly as possible.
Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
The transition team wil work with the vendor to deliver three
Information
improvement releases. These will fix lag issues and improve
search functionality. This transition team will work with
Archives leadership to engage stakeholders and kaimahi to
ensure these releases are meeting the needs of users.
The remediation of any issues not resolved through these
Official
releases will form part of the longer programme of work led
by the phase 2 project team.
the
Chatham Islands COVID-19
Ngā ngohe inātata | Recent activities
Regional Leadership Group (RLG) Since March 2022, the Chatham Islands has reported around
Update
60 COVID-19 cases. A RLG meets weekly to monitor all
matters relating to the COVID-19 response. The RLG is chaired
under
Responsible DCE:
by the Mayor, and comprises Chatham Islands stakeholders,
Michael Lovett
and government departments who are involved with the
Chatham Islands. The RLG has addressed operational issues
Contact:
on the Chatham Islands, and kept stakeholders on and off the
Richard Hardie
island connected and informed with key health updates and
9(2)(a)
guidelines.
Released
Ngā mahi whai ake | Next steps
On 19 May 2022, we are meeting with the Regional Public
Service Commissioner for the Canterbury region and the
Chatham Islands, the office of Paul Eagle MP, and the
Canterbury District Health Board. The meeting will discuss how
to transition from the RLG to leadership and delivery on the
island.
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Document 17
Ngā Pānuitanga Whakamōhio me Runanga Minita hoki
Briefings and Cabinet Papers
Taitara | Title
Date to
Action for
Key contact
Responsible
Minister
Minister
DCE
Content Regulatory
19 May 2022
Ministerial
Nick Law
Marilyn Little
Review Study Tour
consultation
(9(2)(a)
)
Cabinet paper
Briefing:
20 May 2022
For agreement
Jayne Beggs
Marilyn Little
Commencement date
(9(2)(a)
)
1982
for new Fire and
Emergency levy
regime
Act
Briefing: Fire and
20 May 2022
For noting
Anita
Marilyn Little
Emergency New
Balakrishnan
Zealand 2022/23
(9(2)(a)
)
draft Statement of
Performance
Expectations
Briefing: The Office of 20 May 2022
For noting
Anita
Marilyn Little
Film and Literature
Balakrishnan
Information
Classification 2022/23
(9(2)(a)
)
draft Statement of
Performance
Expectations
Final Cabinet paper:
24 May 2022
For agreement
Kate Raggett
Marilyn Little
Official
Discussion Document
(9(2)(a)
)
for release: Self-
identification
the
regulations and
registering a
nominated sex for
overseas-born New
Zealanders
under
Life and Identity
24 May 2022
For noting
Julia Wootton
Maria
Product Processing
(9(2)(a)
) Robertson
Update
Briefing: Governance 26 May 2022
For agreement Nick Law
Marilyn Little
of the Netsafe Code
(9(2)(a)
)
Final in-principle
26 May 2022
For agreement
Sharyn Mitchell Kate Wareham
Released
expense transfers for
(9(2)(a)
)
Vote Internal Affairs
Briefing: Lottery
26 May 2022
For agreement
Lorraine Tawhai Maria
Discretionary Fund –
(9(2)(a)
) Robertson
May 2022
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Document 17
Taitara | Title
Date to
Action for
Key contact
Responsible
Minister
Minister
DCE
Briefing: Fire and
27 May 2022
For agreement
Anita
Marilyn Little
Emergency
Balakrishnan
New Zealand Board –
(9(2)(a)
)
shortlisted candidates
for interview
Briefing: options for
30 May 2022
For agreement
Alan Bell
Ann-Marie
modernising digital
(9(2)(a)
) Cavanagh
identity services
Briefing: Fire and
30 May 2022
For noting
Anita
Marilyn Little
1982
Emergency New
Balakrishnan
Zealand Q3 Report
(9(2)(a)
)
Act
Briefing: Establishing 1 June 2022
For agreement Nick Law
Marilyn Little
a Ministerial group
(9(2)(a)
)
for the Content
Regulatory Review
Briefing: Governance
1 June 2022
For comment
Julia Taylor
Andrea Speir
and Administration
(9(2)(a)
)
Committee DRAFT
response
Information
Aide memoire: Lottery 3 June 2022
For agreement
Leora Hirsh
Maria
Grants Board Annual
9(2)(a)
)
Robertson
Report 2020/21
Briefing: Archives
3 June 2022
For agreement Anita
Marilyn Little
Council Appointment:
Balakrishnan
Official
Decision Briefing and
(9(2)(a)
)
Draft Cabinet paper
Briefing: Lottery
15 June 2022
For agreement
Anita
Marilyn Little
the
Distribution
Balakrishnan
Committees – decision
(9(2)(a)
)
briefing and draft
Cabinet paper
under
Aide memoire:
22 June 2022
For agreement Anita
Marilyn Little
Talking points for APH
Balakrishnan
- appointments to the
(9(2)(a)
)
New Zealand Lottery
Grants Board Te Puna
Tahua
Aide memoire: Talking 24 June 2022
For noting
Anita
Marilyn Little
Released
points for APH –
Balakrishnan
Lottery Distribution
(9(2)(a)
)
Committee
appointments
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Appendix A
Document 17
Taitara | Title
Date to
Action for
Key contact
Responsible
Minister
Minister
DCE
Briefing: Fire and
1 July 2022
For agreement
Anita
Marilyn Little
Emergency Board
Balakrishnan
appointment –
(9(2)(a)
)
decision briefing and
draft Cabinet paper
Briefing: New Zealand
6 July 2022
For agreement
Anita
Marilyn Little
Lottery Grants Board
Balakrishnan
Te Puna Tahua
(9(2)(a)
)
appointment
1982
documents
Act
Information
Official
the
under
Released
IN-CONFIDENCE
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Document 17
Ngā Tono i raro i te Ture Mōhiohio Ōkawa ā-Minita
Ministerial Official Information Act requests
Name
Request
Date to Minister Statutory due
Key contact
date
Marc Daalder
List of documents
31 May 2022
8 June 2022
Maya Jones
received in March
(9(2)(a)
)
2022 and copies of
six documents
related to digital
child exploitation
1982
and Chief Censor
9(2)(a)
Copy of the
7 June 2022
13 June 2022
Maya Jones
Act
litigation register,
(9(2)(a)
)
maintained by the
Legal division, is
referred to on page
120 of the bundle
disclosed in prior
OIA
Information
Ngā Tono i raro i te Ture Mōhiohio Ōkawa ā-Tari
Departmental Official Information Act requests
Name
Request
Date to Minister Statutory due
Key contact
date
Official
9(2)(a)
All
13 May 2022
20 May 2022
James Taaffe
correspondence
(9(2)(a)
)
the
provided to
media agencies in
relation to
operations of
gaming venue
under
Kate
Al material for
18 May 2022
25 May 2022
James Taaffe
MacNamara, NZ gambling
(Extended)
(Extended)
(9(2)(a)
)
Herald
presentations
given by DIA
from 2019
9(2)(a)
Guidelines for
18 May 2022
25 May 2022
James Taaffe
Released reporting entities
(9(2)(a)
)
to verify
addresses
9(2)(a)
Lottery grant
19 May 2022
24 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
funding in East
(9(2)(a)
)
Otago in the past
20 years
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Appendix A
Document 17
Name
Request
Date to Minister Statutory due
Key contact
date
9(2)(a)
Statistics on
20 May 2022
25 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
grant of
(9(2)(a)
)
citizenship to
offenders
9(2)(a)
Citizenship
20 May 2022
25 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
processing
(9(2)(a)
)
timeframes
9(2)(a)
Meeting minutes N/A
24 May 2022
Heather Mathie
for LIAC
(
1982
9(2)(a)
)
9(2)(a)
Definitions and
20 May 2022
27 May 2022
James Taaffe
guidelines for
(9(2)(a)
)
Act
‘anarchist’ used
in 2021 DVET
Report
9(2)(a)
Al information
23 May 2022
30 May 2022
James Taaffe
and
(9(2)(a)
correspondence
relevant to case
of ‘named
Information
person’ between
2018 to 2021
9(2)(a)
Passport
23 May 2022
26 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
processing
(9(2)(a)
)
timeframes
Official
9(2)(a)
Citizenship
25 May 2022
30 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
processing
(9(2)(a)
)
timeframes the
9(2)(a)
Information
26 May 2022
31 May 2022
Micheala Ngaia
about access
(9(2)(a)
)
under the HART
register
under
9(2)(a)
Funds pledged
26 May 2022
2 June 2022
Fiona Macmaster
by your
9(2)(a)
government for
mental health.
Confirm the
amount spent for
the year ended
Released
31 March 2022 in
relation to the
budget
9(2)(a)
Citizenship
30 May 2022
2 June 2022
Micheala Ngaia
processing
(9(2)(a)
)
timeframes
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Document 17
Name
Request
Date to Minister Statutory due
Key contact
date
9(2)(a)
Partial OIA
3 June 2022
8 June 2022
Micheala Ngaia
request on birth
(9(2)(a)
)
registration
information
Andy Fyers,
Venue and
3 June 2022
10 June 2022
James Taaffe
Business Desk
society specific
(9(2)(a)
)
GMP data
Michael Morrah, All
23 June 2022
30 June 2022
James Taaffe
Discovery NZ
correspondence
(Extended)
(Extended)
(9(2)(a)
)
1982
between DIA,
minister’s office
and gaming
Act
venue from 15 to
31 March 2022
9(2)(a)
Copy of
27 June 2022
3 June 2022
James Taaffe
operational
(9(2)(a)
)
policy document
Information
Official
the
under
Released
IN-CONFIDENCE
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