Dear Naenae College,

I am submitting an Official Information Act (OIA) request seeking copies of SMS/TEXT messages exchanged on official communication devices, encompassing all transmissions of official messages, this includes personal or work duties on official platforms, commencing from April 1, 2023.

Specifically, I am requesting information pertaining to the following staff members:

-Mrs Jane Hambidge

-Mr Chris Taylor

-Mr John Russell

Each text message should include the timestamp, sender, receiver, and message content. Messages you may deem 'not relevant,' such as personal notifications like "I am coming home in 10 mins," need be included, as they fall inside the scope of this request. However, it is essential to consider that users of official cell phones are cognisant of their accountability under the OIA, given that these devices are funded using public resources. There is no need to do unnecessary redacting.

This request is motivated by the need to comprehend the purpose of official cellphone usage and to ensure that no misuse or unauthorised activities are taking place within the school. Personal/private cell phones used for official duties are subject to the Official Information Act, as confirmed by the Office of the Ombudsman in a similar case.

I would like to underscore that the purpose of this enquiry is to uphold transparency and prevent any potential misconduct or corruption. I expect that you will not dispose of any records subsequent to receiving this request, as doing so may be construed as fraudulent.

I appreciate your cooperation in providing the requested information promptly.

Very truly yours,
Mr Murray

Dear Admin Account,

Muarry is my real legal last name, it is not in any way pseudonymous. I have sent a copy of my passport privately via your main admin email, so you can be satisfied.

Are you trying to be nosey or something? As I am struggling to work out what you are trying to achieve here. While the content of this request is considered official information, my name is not.

Please note that querying a requester’s eligibility will not affect the date that a request was received. The working day count still starts from the day after the request was received, not the day after eligibility was confirmed.

Yours sincerely,
Mr Murray

Dear Admin Account,

Please submit this complaint to your Board:

I am not satisfied with Chris Taylor’s response to my OIA request titled, "Employee SMS/TEXT Messages”. You are obligated under the OIA to provide reasonable assistance to the requester, such as assisting to verify me. Instead, Chris Taylor outright refused my request. Then, after providing identification, Chris Taylor again refused my request for the same reasons, taking one week in doing so.

Yours sincerely,
Mr Murray