25 May 2023
C167892
Shane Gibson
[FYI request #22587 email]
Tēnā koe Shane
Thank you for your Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) request of 27 April 2023 to the
Department of Corrections – Ara Poutama Aotearoa, requesting the fol owing information:
I would like an extract of the annual amount spent with all suppliers for the
2021/2022 financial year.
I would like this data in an open format, csv or json formats would be suitable.
I would like the following details provided:
- Supplier Name
- Suppliers NZBN number (if available)
- Total Amount Spent
We have not yet finished col ating the information you have requested and carrying out the
consultations required to make a decision on releasing the information.
Corrections needs to extend the timeframe of our response to your request by 20 working
days, pursuant to section 15A(1)(b) of the OIA, as consultations necessary to make a
decision on the request are such that a proper response to the request cannot reasonably
be made within the original time limit. Therefore, you can expect to receive a response to
your request by 23 June 2023. If you no longer require this information, please let us know
as soon as possible.
Please be advised that should you have any concerns regarding this response you have the
right to ask the Ombudsman to investigate our decision to extend the timeframe. Contact
details are: Office of the Ombudsman, PO Box 10152, Wel ington 6143.
Ngā mihi
Nic Barkley
Manager Ministerial Services
People and Capability
NATIONAL OFFICE, WELLINGTON
Mayfair House, 44 – 52 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011, Private Box 1206, Wellington 6140,
Phone +64 4 460 3000
www.corrections.govt.nz