COVID-19 Briefing to the Incoming Minister, Variants of Concern planning and other briefings
Scott made this Official Information request to Ayesha Verrall
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From: Scott
Dear Office of Ayesha Verrall,
I would like to request copies of the following documents received by the minister:
ONE: [3-Dec-21] “Making better use of COVID Technologies”
TWO: [1-Apr-22] “Briefing: Transitioning the COVID-19 response functions to the new system structure in 2022”
THREE: [6-Apr-22] “Briefing: Lifting importation and use restrictions on unapproved COVID-19 vaccines”
FOUR: [28-Apr-22] “Briefing: Strategic planning for potential new variants of concern: Scenarios, planned responses and next steps”
FIVE: [2-May-22] “Memo: Health National Adaption Plan”
SIX: [6-May-22] “Memo: Aotearoa New Zealand’s COVID-19 Variants of Concern plan: Initial version”
SEVEN: [20-May-22] “Memo: Variants of Concern Planning – Preparedness Rationale.”
EIGHT: [17‐Jun-22] [20221081] “Briefing: Ministry of Health Briefing to Incoming Minister for COVID‐19 Response”
NINE: If the minister received any other Briefings to the Incoming Minister upon taking up the COVID-19 Response portfolio in June 2022, for instance from DPMC or any other agency besides the Ministry of Health, then I would like to request copies of these as well.
TEN: If the minister received any Briefings to the Incoming Minister upon taking up the role of Associate Minister for the COVID-19 Response in February 2022, from any agency, then I would like to request copies of these.
ELEVEN: Finally, I would like to request copies of all other reports, briefings, memos, or aides memoire received by the minister dated since 21 May 2022 on the topic of COVID-19 Variants of Concern planning and/or the Ministry of Health Strategic Framework for COVID-19 Variants of Concern (i.e. on the same topic as parts FOUR, SIX and SEVEN of my request above, but dated since 21 May 2022).
Yours faithfully,
Scott
From: A Verrall (MIN)
Ayesha Verrall
Kia ora
Thank you for taking the time to write to Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall, Minister
for COVID – 19 Response, Minister for Research, Science and Innovation,
Minister for Seniors, and Associate Minister of Health. Your email will be
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be sent in due course.
Ngâ 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
Email:
[email address]
Private Bag 18041,
Parliament Buildings,
Wellington 6160, New
Zealand
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From: A Verrall (MIN)
Ayesha Verrall
Kia ora Scott,
Thank you for your email in which you submitted an Official Information Act request) as follows:
ONE: [3-Dec-21] “Making better use of COVID Technologies”
TWO: [1-Apr-22] “Briefing: Transitioning the COVID-19 response functions to the new system structure in 2022”
THREE: [6-Apr-22] “Briefing: Lifting importation and use restrictions on unapproved COVID-19 vaccines”
FOUR: [28-Apr-22] “Briefing: Strategic planning for potential new variants of concern: Scenarios, planned responses and next steps”
FIVE: [2-May-22] “Memo: Health National Adaption Plan”
SIX: [6-May-22] “Memo: Aotearoa New Zealand’s COVID-19 Variants of Concern plan: Initial version”
SEVEN: [20-May-22] “Memo: Variants of Concern Planning – Preparedness Rationale.”
EIGHT: [17‐Jun-22] [20221081] “Briefing: Ministry of Health Briefing to Incoming Minister for COVID‐19 Response”
NINE: If the minister received any other Briefings to the Incoming Minister upon taking up the COVID-19 Response portfolio in June 2022, for instance from DPMC or any other agency besides the Ministry of Health, then I would like to request copies of these as well.
TEN: If the minister received any Briefings to the Incoming Minister upon taking up the role of Associate Minister for the COVID-19 Response in February 2022, from any agency, then I would like to request copies of these.
ELEVEN: Finally, I would like to request copies of all other reports, briefings, memos, or aides memoire received by the minister dated since 21 May 2022 on the topic of COVID-19 Variants of Concern planning and/or the Ministry of Health Strategic Framework for COVID-19 Variants of Concern (i.e. on the same topic as parts FOUR, SIX and SEVEN of my request above, but dated since 21 May 2022).
Minister Verrall is considering your request in accordance with the Act, and you can expect a response by 22 September 22
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
Email: [email address]
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand
-----Original Message-----
From: Scott [mailto:[FOI #20336 email]]
Sent: Thursday, 25 August 2022 9:46 AM
To: A Verrall (MIN) <[Ayesha Verrall request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - COVID-19 Briefing to the Incoming Minister, Variants of Concern planning and other briefings
Dear Office of Ayesha Verrall,
I would like to request copies of the following documents received by the minister:
ONE: [3-Dec-21] “Making better use of COVID Technologies”
TWO: [1-Apr-22] “Briefing: Transitioning the COVID-19 response functions to the new system structure in 2022”
THREE: [6-Apr-22] “Briefing: Lifting importation and use restrictions on unapproved COVID-19 vaccines”
FOUR: [28-Apr-22] “Briefing: Strategic planning for potential new variants of concern: Scenarios, planned responses and next steps”
FIVE: [2-May-22] “Memo: Health National Adaption Plan”
SIX: [6-May-22] “Memo: Aotearoa New Zealand’s COVID-19 Variants of Concern plan: Initial version”
SEVEN: [20-May-22] “Memo: Variants of Concern Planning – Preparedness Rationale.”
EIGHT: [17‐Jun-22] [20221081] “Briefing: Ministry of Health Briefing to Incoming Minister for COVID‐19 Response”
NINE: If the minister received any other Briefings to the Incoming Minister upon taking up the COVID-19 Response portfolio in June 2022, for instance from DPMC or any other agency besides the Ministry of Health, then I would like to request copies of these as well.
TEN: If the minister received any Briefings to the Incoming Minister upon taking up the role of Associate Minister for the COVID-19 Response in February 2022, from any agency, then I would like to request copies of these.
ELEVEN: Finally, I would like to request copies of all other reports, briefings, memos, or aides memoire received by the minister dated since 21 May 2022 on the topic of COVID-19 Variants of Concern planning and/or the Ministry of Health Strategic Framework for COVID-19 Variants of Concern (i.e. on the same topic as parts FOUR, SIX and SEVEN of my request above, but dated since 21 May 2022).
Yours faithfully,
Scott
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From: A Verrall (MIN)
Ayesha Verrall
Kia ora
Thank you for your request for official information, received on 25 August
We have decided to extend the period of time available to respond to your request under section 15A of the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act). We have decided to do this because further consultation is necessary to make a decision on your request.
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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
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand
-----Original Message-----
From: Scott [mailto:[FOI #20336 email]]
Sent: Thursday, 25 August 2022 9:46 AM
To: A Verrall (MIN) <[Ayesha Verrall request email]>
Subject: (AVOIA92-2022)Official Information request - COVID-19 Briefing to the Incoming Minister, Variants of Concern planning and other briefings
Dear Office of Ayesha Verrall,
I would like to request copies of the following documents received by the minister:
ONE: [3-Dec-21] “Making better use of COVID Technologies”
TWO: [1-Apr-22] “Briefing: Transitioning the COVID-19 response functions to the new system structure in 2022”
THREE: [6-Apr-22] “Briefing: Lifting importation and use restrictions on unapproved COVID-19 vaccines”
FOUR: [28-Apr-22] “Briefing: Strategic planning for potential new variants of concern: Scenarios, planned responses and next steps”
FIVE: [2-May-22] “Memo: Health National Adaption Plan”
SIX: [6-May-22] “Memo: Aotearoa New Zealand’s COVID-19 Variants of Concern plan: Initial version”
SEVEN: [20-May-22] “Memo: Variants of Concern Planning – Preparedness Rationale.”
EIGHT: [17‐Jun-22] [20221081] “Briefing: Ministry of Health Briefing to Incoming Minister for COVID‐19 Response”
NINE: If the minister received any other Briefings to the Incoming Minister upon taking up the COVID-19 Response portfolio in June 2022, for instance from DPMC or any other agency besides the Ministry of Health, then I would like to request copies of these as well.
TEN: If the minister received any Briefings to the Incoming Minister upon taking up the role of Associate Minister for the COVID-19 Response in February 2022, from any agency, then I would like to request copies of these.
ELEVEN: Finally, I would like to request copies of all other reports, briefings, memos, or aides memoire received by the minister dated since 21 May 2022 on the topic of COVID-19 Variants of Concern planning and/or the Ministry of Health Strategic Framework for COVID-19 Variants of Concern (i.e. on the same topic as parts FOUR, SIX and SEVEN of my request above, but dated since 21 May 2022).
Yours faithfully,
Scott
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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
Email:
[email address]
Private Bag 18041,
Parliament Buildings,
Wellington 6160, New
Zealand
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