25 January 2023
Christopher James
[FYI request #21318 email]
Tēnā koe Christopher
Request for information: Consideration of Valneva vaccine in New Zealand
Thank you for your request dated 2 December under the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA)
for information relating to Valneva vaccine. Your request was transferred to Pharmac by the
Ministry of Health. You requested: Why is Valneva vaccine not being considered in
New Zealand?
I am writing as your request is due today, 25 January. However, we need more time to
complete consultation with the external agencies. We intend to provide the final response to
you no later than the
10 February 2023.
Please note, you have the right to make a complaint to the Ombudsman about our response
to your OIA, under section 28(3) of the OIA. Details of how to make a complaint are on the
Ombudsman’s website.
Nāku noa, nā
Allanah Andrews
Manager, Policy and Government Services
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