Security detail cost for Jacinda Ardern paid by the taxpayer
Erika Whittome made this Official Information request to Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
The request was refused by Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
From: Erika Whittome
Dear Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet,
Since the resignation of prime minister Jacinda Ardern, would you kindly share the budget for 2022 and 2023 for her security. Ie security guards, planning, checks etc
Yours faithfully,
Erika Whittome
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Kia ora Erika
Please see the attached letter regarding your recent OIA request.
Ngā mihi,
Pen Davenport (she/her)
Senior Advisor - Ministerial Services
Strategy, Governance and Engagement
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
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From: Ministerial Services
Tēnā koe Erika
I acknowledge receipt of your Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) request
below, transferred from Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and
received by Police on 17 January 2024.
Request:
Since the resignation of prime minister Jacinda Ardern,
would you kindly share the budget for 2022 and 2023 for her security. Ie
security guards, planning, checks etc
Your reference number is IR-01-24-1826.
You can expect a response to your request on or before 15 February 2024
unless an extension is needed.
Ngā mihi
McCoy
Ministerial Services PNHQ
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Tēnā koe Erika
Please find attached the response relating to your Official Information
Act request, received by Police on 17 January 2024.
Ngā mihi
Lisa
Ministerial Services
Police National Headquarters
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From: Erika Whittome
Dear Ministerial Services,
A complaint has been lodged with the Ombudsman with intent for a “right of review” under the official informational act.
Transparency on budget and spending are vital principles for trust in government.
Yours sincerely,
Erika Whittome
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Seems outrageous that they are attempting to refuse a simple request about budget details on the grounds of endangering someone. This utter arrogance of the supposed aristocracy versus the plebs has to end! Please appeal to the ombudsman for redress.
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