China trip

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From: James

Dear Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet,

Under the OIA please detail the total number of press gallery members accompanying the PM on his trip to China and the corresponding numbers for each media organisation.

Please provide the total number of media inclusive of camera operators/support crew/other media.

Please provide total costs and expenses if any, incurred by the media on this trip. This should include any charges for flights even if nominal amounts, food/beverages provided to media, accomodations if any etc.

Please provide the details for each member of the accompanying company trade delegation. For example.. Greg Foran Air NZ.

Please provide the total cost of the non government employee, business component of the trade delegation. Accomodation/ food/fights etc.

Please provide details if an alternative travel option to the NZDF aircraft was investigated or discussed, such as commercial flights/charter aircraft etc.

Thank you.

Yours faithfully,

James

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Kia ora,

 

Thank you for your request under the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA)
received on 28 June 2023, copied below. We will respond to your request
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-----Original Message-----
From: James <[FYI request #23287 email]>
Sent: Wednesday, 28 June 2023 9:10 am
To: Information [DPMC] <[DPMC request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - China trip

 

Dear Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet,

 

Under the OIA please detail the total number of press gallery members
accompanying the PM on his trip to China and the corresponding numbers for
each media organisation.

 

Please provide the total number of media inclusive of camera
operators/support crew/other media.

 

Please provide total costs and expenses if any, incurred by the media on
this trip. This should include any charges for flights even if nominal
amounts, food/beverages provided to media, accomodations if any etc.

 

Please provide the details for each member of the accompanying company
trade delegation. For example.. Greg Foran Air NZ.

 

Please provide the total cost of the non government employee, business
component of the trade delegation. Accomodation/ food/fights etc.

 

Please provide details if an alternative travel option to the NZDF
aircraft was investigated or discussed, such as commercial flights/charter
aircraft etc.

 

Thank you.

 

Yours faithfully,

 

James

 

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Kia ora,

 

Please see the attached letter regarding your recent OIA request.

 

Ngā mihi,

 

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Tēnā koe James,

 

On behalf of Andrew Kirton, I attach a letter in regards to the above
matter.

 

Ngā mihi,

 

Private Secretary (Executive Support)

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Kia ora James

 

This email is to acknowledge the partial transfer of your Official
Information Act 1982 request to New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE)
from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) on 7 August
2023 requesting:

 

o Please provide the details for each member of the accompanying company
trade delegation. For example.. Greg Foran Air NZ.
o Please provide the total cost of the non government employee, business
component of the trade delegation. Accomodation/ food/fights etc.

 

In accordance with the Act, NZTE will make a decision on your request as
soon as reasonably practicable and within 20 working days of 7 August
2023. The latest date for a decision on your request is 4 September 2023.

 

Kind regards

Georgia

 

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Tēnā koe James,

 

I am writing concerning your OIA request of 7 August 2023 date which asks
for:

 

Please provide total costs and expenses if any, incurred by the media on
this trip. This should include any charges for flights even if nominal
amounts, food/beverages provided to media, accomodations if any etc.- MFAT

Please provide details if an alternative travel option to the NZDF
aircraft was investigated or discussed, such as commercial flights/charter
aircraft etc. .- MFAT

 

This email is to advise that we will need to extend the time limit for
responding to you by 20 working days, to 2 October 2023. This is because
consultations necessary to make a decision on your request are such that a
proper response cannot reasonably be made within the original time frame
(section 15A(1)(b) of the OIA refers)

 

However, if this process is completed before 2 October 2023, the response
will be sent to you as soon as possible.

 

If you have any questions, you can contact us by email at:
[1]DM‑[email address]. You have the right to seek an investigation and
review by the Ombudsman of this decision by contacting
[2]www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802 602.

 

Ngā mihi

 

Executive Services Division
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade | Manatū Aorere

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-----Original Message-----
From: James <[6][FOI #23287 email]>
Sent: Wednesday, 28 June 2023 9:10 am
To: Information [DPMC] <[7][DPMC request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - China trip

Dear Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet,

Under the OIA please detail the total number of press gallery members
accompanying the PM on his trip to China and the corresponding numbers for
each media organisation.

Please provide the total number of media inclusive of camera
operators/support crew/other media.

Please provide total costs and expenses if any, incurred by the media on
this trip. This should include any charges for flights even if nominal
amounts, food/beverages provided to media, accomodations if any etc.

Please provide the details for each member of the accompanying company
trade delegation. For example.. Greg Foran Air NZ.

Please provide the total cost of the non government employee, business
component of the trade delegation. Accomodation/ food/fights etc.

Please provide details if an alternative travel option to the NZDF
aircraft was investigated or discussed, such as commercial flights/charter
aircraft etc.

Thank you.

Yours faithfully,

James

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Kia ora James

I am writing to update you on your OIA request to NZTE regarding
information on the PM’s trip to China.

We are currently working through your request and consultation is
required. We are therefore extending the time to make a decision on your
request from 4 September 2023 to 22 September 2023.

We will endeavour to respond to you sooner, with 22 September 2023 being
the latest date for a decision. This extension is made under section
15A(1)(b), as the consultations necessary to make a decision on the
request are such that a proper response cannot reasonably be made within
the original time limit.

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
[1]www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or you can freephone 0800 802 602.

Thanks

Georgia

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Tēnā koe James

 

Please see the attached letter concerning your OIA request.

 

Ngā mihi

 

Executive Services Division
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade | Manatū Aorere

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-----Original Message-----
From: James <[4][FOI #23287 email]>
Sent: Wednesday, 28 June 2023 9:10 am
To: Information [DPMC] <[5][DPMC request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - China trip

Dear Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet,

Under the OIA please detail the total number of press gallery members
accompanying the PM on his trip to China and the corresponding numbers for
each media organisation.

Please provide the total number of media inclusive of camera
operators/support crew/other media.

Please provide total costs and expenses if any, incurred by the media on
this trip. This should include any charges for flights even if nominal
amounts, food/beverages provided to media, accomodations if any etc.

Please provide the details for each member of the accompanying company
trade delegation. For example.. Greg Foran Air NZ.

Please provide the total cost of the non government employee, business
component of the trade delegation. Accomodation/ food/fights etc.

Please provide details if an alternative travel option to the NZDF
aircraft was investigated or discussed, such as commercial flights/charter
aircraft etc.

Thank you.

Yours faithfully,

James

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Please use this email address for all replies to this request:
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Kia ora James,

 

Please find NZTE’s response to your OIA attached.

 

Thanks,

Georgia

 

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