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I also request all information the Ministry holds regarding allegations of
fraud and misrepresentation regarding Matthew Tukaki, and complaints made
in regard to Matthew Tukaki transferring a contract with the Ministry of
Social Development from the Maori Council to the National Maori Authority,
as reported at this link -
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-----Original Message-----
From: Katherine Raue <[FOI #24142 email]>
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2023 10:51 AM
To: Mailbox - OIA <[TPK request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Inquiry regarding complaints about
2018 and 2021 Maori Council committee elections, and Matthew Tukaki

 

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Dear Ministry of Māori Development,

 

I request all information held by the Ministry regarding numerous
complaints to the Maori Council regarding the triennial elections in 2018
and 2021, all information regarding the subsequent inquiry into the
complaints about the last two Maori Council elections, and all funding
granted by the Ministry to the Maori Council since 2018.

 

I also request all information the Ministry holds regarding allegations of
fraud and misrepresentation regarding Matthew Tukaki, and complaints made
in regard to Matthew Tukaki transferring a contract with the Ministry of
Social Development from the Maori Council to the National Maori Authority,
as reported at this link -
[12]https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlo...

 

I also request all information the Ministry holds regarding the matters
reported on at this link and the complaints regarding Tukaki's
unauthorised use of Maori Council funds and access to bank accounts. 
[13]https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlo...

 

This request is urgent due to the recently released proposed plan by the
Maori Council to unlawfully rush through early elections for the
Taitokerau Maori Council committees and the lack of information sharing by
the Council, and the information that the Council is sharing in regard to
both the imminent general elections and the proposed imminent Maori
Council elections, and the indisputable evidence of serious corruption
involving the Maori Council, and Matthew Tukaki and other so called Maori
leaders and representatives who are simply government stooges.

 

I note that the only educational electoral campaign being run by the Maori
Council is in regard to a campaign featuring the so-called "iconic" and
"legendary" Maori Millionaire" encouraging youth to enrol to vote in the
upcoming election, while there has been silence in regard to all the
matters referred to above and in regard to educating our people and our
youth in particular as to how the Maori Council works, what the purpose of
the Council is, and why Maori should take an interest in their local Maori
Council committee and local Maori Council representatives, and be included
in communication, consultation and decision making.  The Maori Council
website is void of meaningful information, or updates regarding the
inquiry in to the elections and the fraud.

Yours faithfully,

 

Katherine Raue

 

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Tēnā koe Katherine Raue,

 

Thank you for your request regarding the transfer of contract from Maori
Council to National Maori Authority transferred from Te Puni Kokiri |
Ministry of Maori Development on 5 October 2023, under the Official
Information Act 1982. Your request has been forwarded to the appropriate
officials at National Office to respond. You may expect a decision
regarding your request to be sent to you as soon as possible.

 

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Executive Services

Ministry of Social Development | Te Manatū Whakahiato Ora

 

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Tēnā koe Katherine

 

Attached is our response to your below request.

 

Ngā mihi

 

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From: Mailbox - OIA <[email address]>
Sent: Thursday, October 5, 2023 12:40 PM
To: Katherine Raue <[FOI #24142 email]>
Cc: Mailbox - OIA <[email address]>
Subject: 47803 - RE: Official Information request - Inquiry regarding
complaints about 2018 and 2021 Maori Council committee elections, and
Matthew Tukaki

 

Tēnā koe Katherine

 

Thank you for your below request for information.

 

This email is to advise you that we have transferred the following part of
your request to the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) as the
information to which your request relates is believed to be more closely
connected with the functions of MSD.  

 

I also request all information the Ministry holds regarding allegations of
fraud and misrepresentation regarding Matthew Tukaki, and complaints made
in regard to Matthew Tukaki transferring a contract with the Ministry of
Social Development from the Maori Council to the National Maori Authority,
as reported at this link -
[8]https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlo...

 

In these circumstances, we are required by section 14 of the Official
Information Act to transfer your request. You will hear further from MSD
concerning your request.

 

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
[9]www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802 602.

 

Ngā mihi

 

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| House, 143 Lambton Quay, |
| Te Toko Minita | Ministerial Wellington 6011, New Zealand |
| Services  PO Box 3943, Wellington 6140, New |
|  Te Tari Matua | National Office     Zealand |
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-----Original Message-----
From: Katherine Raue <[17][FOI #24142 email]>
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2023 10:51 AM
To: Mailbox - OIA <[18][TPK request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Inquiry regarding complaints about
2018 and 2021 Maori Council committee elections, and Matthew Tukaki

 

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Dear Ministry of Māori Development,

 

I request all information held by the Ministry regarding numerous
complaints to the Maori Council regarding the triennial elections in 2018
and 2021, all information regarding the subsequent inquiry into the
complaints about the last two Maori Council elections, and all funding
granted by the Ministry to the Maori Council since 2018.

 

I also request all information the Ministry holds regarding allegations of
fraud and misrepresentation regarding Matthew Tukaki, and complaints made
in regard to Matthew Tukaki transferring a contract with the Ministry of
Social Development from the Maori Council to the National Maori Authority,
as reported at this link -
[21]https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlo...

 

I also request all information the Ministry holds regarding the matters
reported on at this link and the complaints regarding Tukaki's
unauthorised use of Maori Council funds and access to bank accounts. 
[22]https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlo...

 

This request is urgent due to the recently released proposed plan by the
Maori Council to unlawfully rush through early elections for the
Taitokerau Maori Council committees and the lack of information sharing by
the Council, and the information that the Council is sharing in regard to
both the imminent general elections and the proposed imminent Maori
Council elections, and the indisputable evidence of serious corruption
involving the Maori Council, and Matthew Tukaki and other so called Maori
leaders and representatives who are simply government stooges.

 

I note that the only educational electoral campaign being run by the Maori
Council is in regard to a campaign featuring the so-called "iconic" and
"legendary" Maori Millionaire" encouraging youth to enrol to vote in the
upcoming election, while there has been silence in regard to all the
matters referred to above and in regard to educating our people and our
youth in particular as to how the Maori Council works, what the purpose of
the Council is, and why Maori should take an interest in their local Maori
Council committee and local Maori Council representatives, and be included
in communication, consultation and decision making.  The Maori Council
website is void of meaningful information, or updates regarding the
inquiry in to the elections and the fraud.

Yours faithfully,

 

Katherine Raue

 

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Kia ora Katherine Raue,

 

I am writing to you regarding your request for information transferred
from Te Puni Kokiri to the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry)
on 5 October 2023. This letter is to advise you that the Ministry has
received your request, however requires more time to respond to this
request. In accordance with section 15(1) and 15A of the Official
Information Act, the Ministry’s decision will be with you no later than 1
December 2023.

 

The reason for the extension is that consultations necessary to make a
decision on the request are such that a proper response to the request
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
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If you wish to discuss any aspect of your request with us, including this
decision, please feel free to contact [2][email address]

 

I will respond to you sooner if I am able to.

 

Ngâ mihi,

 

Official and Parliamentary Information Team   |  Ministerial and
Executive Services

Ministry of Social Development

 

Our Purpose:
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Tçnâ koe Katherine Raue

 

Please find attached the Ministry’s response to your Official Information
Act request.

 

Nâ mâtou noa, nâ

 

Official Information Team   |  Ministerial and Executive Services

Ministry of Social Development

 

Our Purpose:
We help New Zealanders to be safe, strong and independent
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