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Kia ora Chris,

Thank you for your Official Information Act 1982 (the Act) request received on 8 May 2022. You have requested:

“As it is now clear that the rest of the world has, or is in a state of repeal of the Covid emergency powers (and New Zealand has "caught up" with the level of infection and endemicity is being discussed) what criteria remain here that require the citizens of this country to have not have the same repeal process made by 30 June 2022 (as communicated previously) and why it should be held back until the end date set in May 2023 ”

This is to advise that under section 15A of the Act, the time limit for deciding on your request has been extended by an additional 10 working days. Consequently, the extended due date for your response will be 20 June 2022.

The extension is required because of the consultations needed to make a decision on your request. Despite the extension, a response will be sent to you as soon as possible.

You have the right to ask the Ombudsman to investigate and review my decision under section 28(3) of the Act.

Ngâ mihi

Office of Hon Chris Hipkins
Minister for COVID-19 Response | Minister of Education | Minister of the Public Service | Leader of the House
Parliament Buildings, Private Bag 18041, Wellington 6160, New Zealand

-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Wardle [mailto:[FOI #19286 email]]
Sent: Sunday, 8 May 2022 2:58 PM
To: C Hipkins (MIN) <[Chris Hipkins request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Reasons for continuation of Covid-19 (all legislature) beyond 30 June 2022

Dear Chris Hipkins,

As it is now clear that the rest of the world has, or is in a state of repeal of the Covid emergency powers (and New Zealand has "caught up" with the level of infection and endemicity is being discussed) what criteria remain here that require the citizens of this country to have not have the same repeal process made by 30 June 2022 (as communicated previously) and why it should be held back until the end date set in May 2023.

Yours faithfully,

Chris Wardle

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Kia ora Chris Wardle,

Please find attached a response to your request for information to the previous Minister for COVID-19 Response, Hon Chris Hipkins. Due to the change in ministerial portfolios, there was a delay in responding and we apologise for this.

Ngā mihi

Office of Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Minister for COVID-19 Response
Minister of Research, Science and Innovation

Minister for Seniors
Associate Minister of Health

DDI: +64 4 817 8310 M: +64 21 806 285
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand

-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Emley
Sent: Monday, 27 June 2022 5:14 PM
To: A Verrall (MIN) <[email address]>
Subject: FW: Official Information request - Reasons for continuation of Covid-19 (all legislature) beyond 30 June 2022 - OIA0711

Hi Paul - Can you please send the attached response to Chris Wardle at the fyi website

Kia ora Chris Wardle,

Please find attached a response to your request for information to the previous Minister for COVID-19 Response, Hon Chris Hipkins. Due to the change in ministerial portfolios, there was a delay in responding and we apologise for this.

Ngā mihi

-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Wardle [mailto:[FOI #19286 email]]
Sent: Sunday, 8 May 2022 2:58 PM
To: C Hipkins (MIN) <[Chris Hipkins request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Reasons for continuation of Covid-19 (all legislature) beyond 30 June 2022

Dear Chris Hipkins,

As it is now clear that the rest of the world has, or is in a state of repeal of the Covid emergency powers (and New Zealand has "caught up" with the level of infection and endemicity is being discussed) what criteria remain here that require the citizens of this country to have not have the same repeal process made by 30 June 2022 (as communicated previously) and why it should be held back until the end date set in May 2023.

Yours faithfully,

Chris Wardle

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Please use this email address for all replies to this request:
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https://fyi.org.nz/change_request/new?bo...

Disclaimer: This message and any reply that you make will be published on the internet. Our privacy and copyright policies:
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