12 July 2023
James
[FYI request #23287 email]
Ref: OIA-2022/23-1067
Dear James
Official Information Act request relating to PM's trip to China
Thank you for your request made under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), received
on 28 June 2023. You requested:
“ 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. ”
I believe that the information you have requested is more closely connected to the functions
of the Prime Minister, Rt Hon Chris Hipkins. Accordingly, I have decided to transfer your
request to the Prime Minister, Rt Hon Chris Hipkins under section 14(b)(ii) of the Act.
The Prime Minister (Rt Hon Chris Hipkins) 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
Strategy, Governance and Engagement
4766726
Executive Wing, Parliament Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand 6011
64 4 817 9700 Facsimile 64 4 472 3181 www.dpmc.govt.nz