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Kia ora Jack Benge

Thank you for your OIA request received on 19 November 2023 for:
I am writing to formally request all information and documentation pertaining to trade with Israel. This encompasses any and all communications with the Israeli Government and lobby groups, both within New Zealand and Israel. Additionally, I am seeking any correspondence between Members of Parliament and Israeli officials and/or business-related entities or individuals.

This request spans from January 2020 to the 19th of November.

This email confirms receipt of your request and advises that we will respond to it as soon as reasonably practicable, and in terms of the timeframes and requirements of the OIA.

Please note that our response letter to you (with your personal details redacted), and any enclosed documents, may be published on the Ministry’s website.

Ngâ mihi

Executive Services Division
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade | Manatû Aorere

-----Original Message-----
From: Jake Benge <[FOI #24785 email]>
Sent: Sunday, 19 November 2023 9:43 am
To: ENQUIRIES <[MFAT request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Trade relations with Israel.

Dear Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade,

I am writing to formally request all information and documentation pertaining to trade with Israel. This encompasses any and all communications with the Israeli Government and lobby groups, both within New Zealand and Israel. Additionally, I am seeking any correspondence between Members of Parliament and Israeli officials and/or business-related entities or individuals.

This request spans from January 2020 to the 19th of November.

Yours faithfully,

Kind Regards,

Jake Benge

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Tçnâ koe Jake Benge

I am writing concerning your Official Information Act request below, to advise that your request as currently framed is not duly particular (section 12(2) of the OIA refers) and as such, it is likely that your request will be refused under section 18(f) of the OIA, as it would require substantial collation and research.
Accordingly, I am seeking your agreement and clarifications on the below portions:

1. Will you accept a refinement for the first portion of your request to be for:
Formal advice to Ministers predominantly regarding trade with Israel (i.e. where 50% or more of the item is on the topic or, the title of the item includes the term that was asked for).

2. Will you accept a refinement for the second portion of your request to be for:
Formal communication between MFAT and the Israeli Government that predominately relates to trade with Israel.

3. You asked for communications between MFAT and lobby groups relating to trade with Israel. Please list the organisations that you define as lobby groups.

4. Will you accept a refinement of the timeframe of all portions of your request to be for 1 calendar year. Please specify which year you would like?

We note that you have also requested “any correspondence between Members of Parliament and Israeli officials and/or business-related entities or individuals”, this portion of your request does not require clarification.

Please note, it is likely that we will need to withhold information from documents in scope of your request.

Please confirm if you are happy to proceed with the refined request above, by 4 December 2023. If we do not hear from you, we will proceed with your original request.

Ngâ mihi

Executive Services Division
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade | Manatû Aorere

-----Original Message-----
From: Jake Benge <[FYI request #24785 email]>
Sent: Sunday, 19 November 2023 9:43 am
To: ENQUIRIES <[MFAT request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Trade relations with Israel.

Dear Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade,

I am writing to formally request all information and documentation pertaining to trade with Israel. This encompasses any and all communications with the Israeli Government and lobby groups, both within New Zealand and Israel. Additionally, I am seeking any correspondence between Members of Parliament and Israeli officials and/or business-related entities or individuals.

This request spans from January 2020 to the 19th of November.

Yours faithfully,

Kind Regards,

Jake Benge

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This is an Official Information request made via the FYI website.

Please use this email address for all replies to this request:
[FYI request #24785 email]

Is [MFAT request email] the wrong address for Official Information requests to Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade? If so, please contact us using this form:
https://fyi.org.nz/change_request/new?bo...

Disclaimer: This message and any reply that you make will be published on the internet. Our privacy and copyright policies:
https://fyi.org.nz/help/officers

If you find this service useful as an Official Information officer, please ask your web manager to link to us from your organisation's OIA or LGOIMA page.

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Tēnā koe Jake Benge,

Please see the attached information concerning your OIA request received on 19 November 2023.

Ngā mihi

Executive Services Division
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade | Manatū Aorere

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-----Original Message-----
From: Jake Benge <[FOI #24785 email]>
Sent: Tuesday, 28 November 2023 9:46 am
To: ESD <[email address]>
Subject: Re: OIA 28907 - Benge - Refinement Required

Kia ora,

I am happy with what you've stated in 1, 2 and 4.

For 4, may I please date it from one year today (28th of November 2022 - 28th November 2023)

The lobby groups (3) I am interested in are the Israeli Business Innovation Hub, Israel Institute of New Zealand and although not a lobby group in Israel, may I also include the Auckland Chamber of Commerce (pertaining to Israel only)?

Thank you again. Enjoy your day!

Yours sincerely,

Jake Benge

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Tçnâ koe Jake Benge

I am writing concerning your Official Information Act request below, to advise that your request as currently framed is not duly particular (section 12(2) of the OIA refers) and as such, it is likely that your request will be refused under section 18(f) of the OIA, as it would require substantial collation and research.
Accordingly, I am seeking your agreement and clarifications on the below portions:

1. Will you accept a refinement for the first portion of your request to be for:
Formal advice to Ministers predominantly regarding trade with Israel (i.e. where 50% or more of the item is on the topic or, the title of the item includes the term that was asked for).

2. Will you accept a refinement for the second portion of your request to be for:
Formal communication between MFAT and the Israeli Government that predominately relates to trade with Israel.

3. You asked for communications between MFAT and lobby groups relating to trade with Israel. Please list the organisations that you define as lobby groups.

4. Will you accept a refinement of the timeframe of all portions of your request to be for 1 calendar year. Please specify which year you would like?

We note that you have also requested “any correspondence between Members of Parliament and Israeli officials and/or business-related entities or individuals”, this portion of your request does not require clarification.

Please note, it is likely that we will need to withhold information from documents in scope of your request.

Please confirm if you are happy to proceed with the refined request above, by 4 December 2023. If we do not hear from you, we will proceed with your original request.

Ngâ mihi

Executive Services Division
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade | Manatû Aorere

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