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OIA22-465

Dear J. Schwenke,

I am writing to acknowledge receipt of your Official Information Act request dated DATE. You have requested the following information:

"Has there been any discussion as to when the Samoan Quota will resume? Borders are now open for travel. NZ Visa's have been reviewed and new policies are now in place, so why the delay? Hopefully some good news is not too far away."

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Private Bag 18041 |Parliament Buildings | Wellington 6160 | New Zealand
Office phone: +64 4 817 8731 | Email: [email address]

-----Original Message-----
From: J.Schwenke [mailto:[FOI #20080 email]]
Sent: Friday, 29 July 2022 9:16 PM
To: Hon Michael Wood <[Michael Wood request email]>
Subject: OIA22-465 Official Information request - Samoan Quota - when will it reopen?

Dear Michael Wood,

Has there been any discussion as to when the Samoan Quota will resume? Borders are now open for travel. NZ Visa's have been reviewed and new policies are now in place, so why the delay? Hopefully some good news is not too far away.

Yours faithfully,
J. Schwenke

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Kia ora J Schwenke,

 

Please find attached a response to your correspondence from Hon Michael
Wood, Minister of Immigration.

 

Ngâ mihi

 

Lino Quintans | Private Secretary (Immigration) | Office of Hon Michael
Wood

Minister of Immigration | Minister of Transport | Minister for Workplace
Relations and Safety

Executive Wing | Private Bag 18041 | Parliament Buildings | Wellington
6160 | New Zealand

 

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