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From:
Marty Greentree
Sent:
Friday, 20 November 2020 3:23 pm
To:
Charlotte Stanley; Chris Thornborough
Subject:
FW: Request for Min: IA 20 517 Barrett - context chat
Attachments:
FW: KEEN, Hamish - trial date set
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From: Marty Greentree
Sent: Friday, 20 November 2020 1:32 PM
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To: Emma Atkins <[email address]>
Subject: RE: Request for Min: IA 20 517 Barrett ‐ context chat
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Hi Emma,
See below and attached. Briefly:
 Trial did not go ahead 7 September 2020 due to scheduling issues with the court.
 A new date has been set for 22 March 2021 at the Christchurch District court
 The Barrett family have been updated
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Also worth noting that both Paul Barrett and his 9(2)(a)
will be giving witness evidence for the prosecution .
As Paul is Auckland based we are also covering his travel costs.
Hopefully that covers it?
Feel free to give me a call on 9(2)(a)
if you need further.
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Cheers
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Marty Greentree | Manager Investigations
Regulatory Services | Te Tari Taiwhenua DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS
Direct Dial: 09 363 7612 Mobile: 9(2)(a)

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From: Emma Atkins <[email address]>
Sent: Friday, 20 November 2020 1:15 PM
To: Marty Greentree <[email address]>
Subject: FW: Request for Min: IA 20 517 Barrett ‐ context chat
Hi Marty, would you please be able to update me on the situation of this case/trail?
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If easier I am happy to discuss, thanks Emma

From: Hilary Richards
Sent: Friday, 20 November 2020 11:35 AM
To: Emma Atkins <[email address]>
Subject: RE: Request for Min: IA 20 517 Barrett ‐ context chat

Hi Emma

For context;
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The case has been long‐running with the initial complaint regarding the gambling addiction of Paul’s father
(Mr Barrett) reaching DIA in Feb 2018.

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The subsequent investigation recommended actions be taken against the venue’s where Mr Barrett
gambled to excess and in particular against the venue manager of 9(2)(a)
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Paul has provided DIA with a range of documents and evidence to support the investigation which has since
progressed to court action in March 2019.

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A four‐day Judge Alone trial had been scheduled to commence Monday 7 September 2020 at the
Christchurch District Court and pre‐trial call‐over had been set for Friday 14 August 2020 to finalise
preparations (see email attached from Marty Greentree [SME Input] as to August 2020 status).

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Paul and his family feel aggrieved at the length of time the court action has taken to produce an outcome –
especially considering the extensive loss of family wealth and the detrimental effects this
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Barrett’s widow.

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I was under the impression that there may have been a previous response prior to mine but can’t seem to
find it.

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I would highly recommend a chat with Marty Greentree to discuss current situation. The status of the court
is not something the Minister can interfere with, so the best we can really do is show compassion for the
length of time this has taken and provide an update on the current status and ‘next‐steps’ for the case.
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Marty will likely be able to expand on that.

Kind regards
Hilary Richards | Graduate Policy Analyst | Ministerial Advice, Monitoring, and Operations
Department of Internal Affairs Te Tari Taiwhenua
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From: Emma Atkins <[email address]>
Sent: Tuesday, 17 November 2020 4:52 PM
To: Cath Anyan <[email address]>
Cc: Alex Thursby <[email address]>
Subject: RE: Request for Min: IA 20 517 Barrett

Hi Cath,

I can see a July 2020 ministerial that was drafted by Hilary Richards (Paul Barrett July 2020). But I see no reason why
we could not respond to this one from RS.
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In general we do them unless it is a matter you (min advice) is working on. We will do this one.

Thanks Emma

From: Alex Thursby
Sent: Tuesday, 17 November 2020 4:28 PM
To: Emma Atkins <[email address]>
Subject: FW: Request for Min: IA 20 517 Barrett

Can you please liaise with Cath? Thks

From: minadviceteam <[email address]>
Sent: Tuesday, 17 November 2020 4:24 PM
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To: Alex Thursby <[email address]>
Subject: FW: Request for Min: IA 20 517 Barrett

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This is about a gambling prosecution. Does RS do its own ministerials or do we do them for you? We get so few I
can’t remember who does them.

Cath

From: Erica Mangin (parliament) <[email address]>
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Sent: Tuesday, 17 November 2020 3:34 PM
To: Ministerial Correspondence <[email address]>; minadviceteam <[email address]>
Subject: Request for Min: IA 20 517 Barrett

Min for processing: IA 20 517 Barrett

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Erica Mangin | Private Secretary (Internal Affairs)
Office of Hon Jan Tinetti MP, Minister of Internal Affairs, Minister for Women, Associate Minister of Education

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From:
Marty Greentree
Sent:
Monday, 7 September 2020 3:23 pm
To:
9(2)(a)
'; Charles Wang; Daniel Dominey
Cc:
Tess Cuthbert; Garry Dunseath; Ida Cheung-Tau
Subject:
FW: KEEN, Hamish - trial date set
Kia ora team,
Please find the update below from the court. Looks like a firm(er) trial date has been set for this next year the week
of 22 March 2021.
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I will go ahead and rebook the travel for us out of towners.
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Tess could you please advise the Barretts and Garry could you please let Kris know?
Thank you all for your assistance and patience and apologies for any conveniences this has caused.
Marty
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