Dear Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children,

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

I believe this information would be readily available via an extract from your Accounts Payable system.

I have already received similar data from a number of Government organisations, which implies this information can be treated as open data.

Yours faithfully,

Shane Gibson

Dear Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children,

Please provide the GST Exclusive amounts.

Yours faithfully,

Shane Gibson

Dear OIA_Requests (OT),

Disappointed you have taken 8 business days of the 20 business to seek clarification. It seems like you are using this approach to extend the required response time out.

You have asked:

"We require the following clarifying information:

• Please specify your request to help narrow the scope.

Your clarification will help us decide the next steps."

I am unsure what you would like me to clarify as you have provide no detail or context in your response.

As I have previous stated:

I would like the following details provided:

- Supplier Name
- Suppliers NZBN number (if available)
- Total Amount Spent (GST Exclusive)

As I have also previously stated:

- I believe this information would be readily available via an extract from your Accounts Payable system.

- I have already received similar data from a number of Government organisations, which implies this information can be treated as open data.

I require the total amount paid to all suppliers.

If you are able to provide suggestions on how I can clarify my request to achieve this outcome, please respond with those suggestions and I will consider them.

Yours sincerely,

Shane Gibson

Dear OIA_Requests (OT),

As I specified in the initial request:

I would like an extract of the annual amount spent with all suppliers for the 2021/2022 financial year.

I would like a totals for all suppliers across all expense categories.

You can exclude any payments to employees if this is managed via your Account Payable module.

Yours sincerely,

Shane Gibson

Dear OIA_Requests (OT),

Disappointed you are refusing this request.

As I have received this information from other agencies, I will be raising a complaint with the Ombudsmen.

Yours sincerely,

Shane Gibson