OIA23-0371
28 July 2023
Shane Gibson
[FYI request #23319 email]
Dear Shane Gibson
Thank you for your email of 29 June 2023 requesting information relating to accounts
payable spend.
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) will not be able to respond within the timeframe set
out in the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) under section 15A(1)(a) because your request
is for a large quantity of information and section 15A(1)(b) as consultations necessary to
make a decision on your request are such that a proper response cannot reasonably be
made within the normal 20 working day time limit.
MPI will reply to your request by no later than 25 August 2023, earlier if possible.
Should you have any concerns with this extension, I would encourage you to raise these with
the Ministry for Primary Industries at [email address]. Alternatively, you
are advised of your right to also raise any concerns with the Office of the Ombudsman.
Contact details are: Office of the Ombudsman, PO Box 10152, Wellington 6143 or at
[email address].
Yours sincerely
Michelle Morehu
Director, Government Services
Charles Fergusson Building, 34-38 Bowen Street
PO Box 2526
Wel ington 6140, New Zealand
mpi.govt.nz