Dear Sir/Madam,

I hope this letter finds you well. My name is Amy, and I am a resident of New Zealand. I am writing to you under the Official Information Act 1982 to request information regarding the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service's (NZSIS) policies and practices concerning the review of Freemasons New Zealand membership as part of the vetting process for security clearances.

Specifically, I would like to know:

1. Does the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) review membership of Freemasons New Zealand as part of the vetting process for security clearances?

2. If Freemasons New Zealand membership is considered in the vetting process, what impact does such membership make in the assessment of an individual's security clearance?

I understand that certain details regarding security processes may be sensitive, and I respect the need for discretion. However, I believe that this information is crucial for public awareness and understanding of the vetting criteria applied by NZSIS.

If possible, I request that you provide the requested information within the statutory timeframe of 20 working days, as stipulated by the Official Information Act. If for any reason you are unable to fulfill this request within the specified timeframe, I kindly ask for an explanation and an estimated date of when the information will be made available.

I would prefer to receive the information electronically, sent to the email address provided above.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I appreciate your prompt response to this Official Information Request.

Yours faithfully,

Amy T.