30 June 2023
James
[FYI request #23270 email]
Ref: OIA-2022/23-1051
Dear James
Official Information Act request relating to costs for Te Whānau-ā-Apanui to
accompany the PM on his visit to China
Thank you for your request made under the Official Information Act (the Act), received on 26
June 2023. You requested:
The PM is being accompanied to China by the winning Te Matatini Kapa Haka group.
Under the OIA please provide the following information.
The total number of performers/support staff and people associated with the group
travelling?
Total travel costs/ budget for the group - accommodation, food and beverage, per
diems and any other associated costs.
Itinerary of the group - where and when the performances are taking place?
Which government department is covering the costs?
The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet does not hold information relating to your
request, but I believe such information is held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Accordingly, I have decided to transfer your request to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
under section 14(b)(i) of the Act.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has the usual timeframes under the Act from receipt
of this transfer to make a decision on your request.
Yours sincerely
Amy Teague
Manager, Ministerial Services
Executive Wing, Parliament Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand 6011
4763744
64 4 817 9700 Facsimile 64 4 472 3181 www.dpmc.govt.nz