Consultancy contracts awarded to JOHNSTAFF PROJECTS (NZ) PTY LIMITED
OIA Auckland Request made this Official Information request to Kāinga Ora–Homes and Communities
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From: OIA Auckland Request
Dear Kāinga Ora–Homes and Communities,
Kindly supply full details of all all contracts awarded to the following firms over the past 5 years
1) Johnstaff Projects (NZ) Ltd
2) Stellar Projects Ltd
3) RCP Limited
Please include
- Contracts awarded through RFP process
- Contracts awarded directly awarded.
- Value and sum of each of the above contracts
- Any sub-contractors working under these contracts
Please
Yours faithfully,
OIA Auckland Request
From: Ninad Ingulkar
Kāinga Ora–Homes and Communities
Dear Requester
Thank you for your email of 23 September 2022 to Kâinga Ora, requesting information under the Official Information Act, 1982 (the Act).
We have established that the information you have requested is of commercial nature and we require you to kindly supply proof to one of the following eligibility criteria:
(a) a New Zealand citizen; or
(b) a permanent resident of New Zealand; or
(c) a person who is in New Zealand; or
(d) a body corporate which is incorporated in New Zealand; or
(e) a body corporate which is incorporated outside New Zealand but which has a place of business in New Zealand
Proof could include:
• NZ Drivers licence/ NZ Passport/Proof of valid visa; or
• Electricity/internet bill stating address in New Zealand; or
• Letterhead stating the name of the body corporate which is incorporated in New Zealand; or
• Letterhead stating body corporate which has a place of business in New Zealand.
The Ombudsman guidelines allows agencies to satisfy themselves as to the requester’s eligibility to make a request under the OIA. If a request is made by email or over the internet, agencies are entitled to ask reasonable questions to check whether the person is eligible to make a request.
Kindly respond back by COB 14 October 2022 for us to progress your request.
Regards,
Government Relations Unit
Kâinga Ora Homes and Communities
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From: OIA Auckland Request
Dear Ninad Ingulkar,
Kindly clarify what exactly is commercially sensitive in nature from the following.
1. Contracts awarded
2 . Nature of the awarded contract (open tender or directly appointed)
3. Sum of contracts
4. Any sub contractors working on the above contracts.
Clearly outline to us which of the above 4 items is commercially sensitive and why.
It is a standard request we have previously submitted to multiple other public agencies.
Should this not satisfactorily be answered, i will be forced to raise this matter with the ombudsman.
Kindly
Yours sincerely,
OIA Auckland Request
From: Ninad Ingulkar
Kāinga Ora–Homes and Communities
Dear Requester
A government agency is entitled to request proof of eligibility from a requester, as per the Ombudsman's guidelines. You can refer to the attached link for this information: https://www.ombudsman.parliament.nz/site...
At this stage, we are engaging with you to determine your eligibility for this OIA request.
Regards,
Ninad Ingulkar
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From: OIA Auckland Request
Dear Ninad Ingulkar,
The request us submitted as a LOGOIMA, and I would like to keep this confidential.
The document clearly states the following.
Many agencies consider this to be important information, but under the OIA the identity of the
requester is only strictly required for the purpose of establishing eligibility. (There are no
eligibility restrictions under the LGOIMA.2)
There is also no requirement for a person to give reasons for their request. Reasons can be
helpful in identifying the specific information sought, and in weighing competing public
interests in favour of withholding and disclosure. Agencies can ask a requester for their
reasons. However, requesters cannot be compelled to supply them, and should not be
pressured to do so.
Yours sincerely,
OIA Auckland Request
From: Ninad Ingulkar
Kāinga Ora–Homes and Communities
Dear Requester
If you are referring to the LGOIMA - Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, then this does not apply to Crown/Central agencies.
The LGOIMA allows people to request official information held by local government agencies.
The types of agencies that come under the LGOIMA include:
1. city, district and regional councils;
2. council-controlled organisations;
3. local and community boards;
4. licensing trusts; and
5. airport authorities
The Official Information Act 1982 (OIA), applies to Ministers and central government agencies - such as Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities.
More information on this Ombudsman guideline can be found here: https://www.ombudsman.parliament.nz/reso...
Regards,
Ninad Ingulkar
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From: OIA Auckland Request
Dear Ninad Ingulkar,
We will raise another request with sufficient proof of eligibility. Clearly something is being hidden here, but we will get to the bottom of it.
Yours sincerely,
OIA Auckland Request
From: Ninad Ingulkar
Kāinga Ora–Homes and Communities
Dear requester
Please see attached a response from Kāinga Ora to your OIA request.
Regards,
Ninad Ingulkar
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