All Communications between John Key and Obama

Aaron Livingston made this Official Information request to Prime Minister

The request was partially successful.

From: Aaron Livingston

Dear Prime Minister,

Under the OIA of 1982. I would like (All) Typed, Hand Written, and Emails (To and From) between You and Barack Hussein Obama, from January 1st 2012 to October 11th 2014.

Thank You

Yours faithfully,

Aaron Livingston

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From: J Key (MIN)
Prime Minister

On behalf of the Prime Minister, Rt Hon John Key, thank you for your
email.

 

Please note that although email increases the speed of delivery, it may
not be possible to provide you with the rapid response users of email may
anticipate.

 

The fact that you have taken the time to write is appreciated.  You can be
assured that your views will be noted.

 

 

Yours sincerely

The Office of the Prime Minister

 

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Aaron Livingston left an annotation ()

This is my first OIA request, so hopefully I can get what I requested, as it is a conflict in NZ's interest if Key's strings are being pulled by the US govt or being advised to do things the way Obama want's it in this little country of ours

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Aaron Livingston left an annotation ()

Have sent a complaint to the Ombudsman will update further in time.

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Aaron Livingston left an annotation ()

All I received here was just greetings. No actual other communications. Seems like a whitewash and disrespect to government transparency. As the years are now past, there is no harm in releasing private information with redactions to keep others safety intact. Look at how much the CIA and other agencies declassify documents which were once private. This time period is now past many years. I am not happy with this outcome. Just goes to show that government has become an entity unto themselves and selfish. I applaud Donald Trump as he has been the only leader in this world to bring transparency back, and return its govt to the people of the land. Out of the hands of corrupt individuals hiding behind privacy when it does not become relevant to operations, communications etc
My opinion is that any communications and decisions should be made public with the right amount of detractions for individuals and operations safety without compromising government operations. I will put this to bed and admit defeat. Thanks everyone and thank you to the ombudmen/women who did all the hard work to try and get the asked information.

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Mark Allen left an annotation ()

And now in 2020 - All I wanted was a 'yes' or 'no' response to a 1 line question........and still waiting '16 working days' later :-? It's time the People start holding these 'officials' accountable - this whole 'system' is a Farce!

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