23 March 2023
Ref: OIA-23-015
John Luke
By email: [FYI request #22089 email]
Tēnā koe John
Official Information Act 1982 request for the Memorandum of Understanding between Callaghan Innovation
and Te Taumata
Thank you for your email of 13 March 2023 requesting, under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), the
following information:
https://www.callaghaninnovation.govt.nz/news-and-events/new-partnership-supports-m%C4%81ori-
business-innovation
I noted, Signed in the Tuku Iho Exhibition at Te Matatini Kapa Haka Festival last week, the
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) seeks to grow the next generation of Māori leaders in
innovation, sciences, technology, research and development by sharing resources, expertise and
innovation.
May I request the full copy of the MOU mentioned herein.
The information you have requested is enclosed. There is one document in scope, that being the signed
version of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Callaghan Innovation and Te Taumata. This is
outlined in the document schedule below.
The only redactions that have been made are the signatures of Callaghan Innovation’s Chief Executive, Dr
Stefan Korn and the Chair of Te Taumata, Chris Insley, under section 9(2)(a) of the Act, to protect the privacy
of individuals.
You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of this decision. Information
about how to make a complaint is available
at www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802 602.
Nāku noa, nā
Henare Johnson
Chief Māori and Engagement Officer
Callaghan Innovation
Rukuhia te wāhi ngaro, hei maunga tātai whetū
Explore the unknown, pursue excellence
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Document Schedule
#
Document name or email subject
Document date
Document type
Summary of contents
Release or withhold (and
line
withhold reason)
1
MOU - Cal aghan Innovation and
February 2023
Memorandum of
MOU between Cal aghan Innovation and Te
Partial withhold under section
Te Taumata
Understanding
Taumata
9(2)(a) - signatures
(MOU)
Rukuhia te wāhi ngaro, hei maunga tātai whetū
Explore the unknown, pursue excellence
www.cal aghaninnovation.govt.nz | Page 2
