Dear Alan Thompson  
I am writing to acknowledge receipt of your information request, dated 16
July 2023.   

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Official Information Team

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Kia ora Alan

While the operational review of the fire at Evergreen Crescent has been completed, the report has not been finalised. Unfortunately there have been significant weather events and subsequent reviews which have resulted in the team having to reprioritise work. This includes finalising the report into the Evergreen Review. Accordingly we must refuse your request at this time as the report does not exist (section 18(e) of the OIA). However, draft recommendations were provided to the District Manager prior to the last fire season so he could address any issues he had. If you want to make a request for the draft recommendations, we can assess that under the OIA.

We note that in your request you refer to advice that the report had been prepared but not completed. In our previous correspondence to you, we clarified that the operations review was undertaken, but the final report was not yet complete.

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 www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802 602.

Nāku noa, nā

Information Requests Team

National Headquarters, Level 7, Spark Building, Willis Street, Wellington
PO Box 2133, Wellington 6140

[FENZ request email]
www.fireandemergency.nz

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