New Zealand Ministry of
Foreign Affairs and Trade
Manatū Aorere
12 March 2024
195 Lambton Quay
Private Bag 18−901
Wellington 6160
New Zealand
T Murray
T +64 4 439 8000
[FYI request #25005 email]
F +64 4 472 9596
OIA 28943
Tēnā koe T Murray
I refer to your email of 3 December 2024 in which you request the following under the Official
Information Act 1982 (OIA):
All documentation provided to support Minister Peters' attendance at the US Business
summit.
All documentation provided to support the Prime Minister's talk at the US Business
summit.
All emails between Minister Peter's office, MFAT and the Prime Minister's regarding the
US Business Summit
On 22 January 2024, the timeframes for responding to your request were extended by an
additional 35 working days because responding to your request necessitated the review of a
large quantity of information, and due to the consultations necessary to make a decision on
your request (section 15A of the OIA refers).
A decision has been made on your request. The information you requested is being prepared
for release and will be sent to you as soon as practicable. Thank you for your patience while
this process is completed.
We are withholding some information under the following sections of the OIA:
•
6(a): to avoid prejudicing the security or defence of New Zealand or the international
relations of the New Zealand Government;
•
9(2)(a): to protect individuals’ privacy; and
•
9(2)(g)(i): to protect the free and frank expression of opinions by departments.
Where the information has been withheld under section 9 of the OIA, we have identified no
public interest in releasing the information that would override the reasons for withholding it.
If you have any questions about this decision, you can contact us by email at:
[email address]. You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the
Ombudsman of this decision by contacting
www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone
0800 802 602.
Nāku noa, nā
Sarah Corbett
for Acting Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade
e [MFAT request email]
w www.mfat.govt.nz