Minister training on OIA avoidance

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From: Harry Peterson

Dear Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet,

Under the Official Information Act 1982, I am requesting all communication both inwards and outwards of the Prime Minister's office from the date beginning 26 September 2017, concerning briefing Ministers on how to deal with OIA requests, including the contents of any seminars, workshops or meetings held to discuss the OIA with Ministers.

This information may include but is not limited to;

-Text Messages
-Emails
-Memos
-Briefings
-Meeting Notes

Yours faithfully,

Harry Peterson

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-----Original Message-----
From: Harry Peterson <[FOI #20287 email]>
Sent: Friday, 19 August 2022 12:05 pm
To: Information [DPMC] <[DPMC request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Minister training on OIA avoidance

 

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Dear Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet,

 

Under the Official Information Act 1982, I am requesting all communication
both inwards and outwards of the Prime Minister's office from the date
beginning 26 September 2017, concerning briefing Ministers on how to deal
with OIA requests, including the contents of any seminars, workshops or
meetings held to discuss the OIA with Ministers.

 

This information may include but is not limited to;

 

-Text Messages

-Emails

-Memos

-Briefings

-Meeting Notes

 

Yours faithfully,

 

Harry Peterson

 

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Kia ora koe,

 

Please see the attached letter regarding your recent OIA request.

 

Ngā mihi,

 

Ministerial Coordinator
Ministerial Services
Strategy, Governance and Engagement
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
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Tçnâ koe Harry,

Thank you for your OIA request, which was transferred from the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet to the Department of Internal Affairs on 26 August 2022.

The Department will provide its response to your request as soon as practicable and within twenty working days.  The 20th working day is 23 September 2022

Please note that in cases where the Department’s response provides information that is identified to be of general public interest, the response may also be published on the Department of Internal Affairs website.  If the Department publishes its response to your OIA request, all personal information, including your name and contact details, will be removed.

Nâku, nâ

Michelle Reed (she/her)  
Kaitohutohu Ârahi, te Ture Pârongo Ôkawa | Lead Advisor Official Correspondence 
Te Urûngi | Organisational Strategy & Performance
Level 6, 45 Pipitea St | PO Box 805, Wellington 6140, New Zealand |  www.dia.govt.nz

-----Original Message-----
From: Harry Peterson <[FOI #20287 email]>
Sent: Friday, 19 August 2022 12:05 pm
To: Information [DPMC] <[DPMC request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Minister training on OIA avoidance

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Dear Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet,

Under the Official Information Act 1982, I am requesting all communication both inwards and outwards of the Prime Minister's office from the date beginning 26 September 2017, concerning briefing Ministers on how to deal with OIA requests, including the contents of any seminars, workshops or meetings held to discuss the OIA with Ministers.

This information may include but is not limited to;

-Text Messages
-Emails
-Memos
-Briefings
-Meeting Notes

Yours faithfully,

Harry Peterson

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On behalf of Raj Nahna, I attach a letter in response to your OIA request.

 

Ngā mihi,

 

Private Secretary (Executive Support)

Office of the Prime Minister

Authorised by Rt. Hon Jacinda Ardern MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington

 

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Tēnā koe Harry Peterson

 

I attach a response to your Official Information Act request to the
Department of Internal Affairs.

 

 

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