This is an HTML version of an attachment to the Official Information request 'Security detail cost for Jacinda Ardern paid by the taxpayer'.



 
 
 
 
 
17 January 2024 
 
 
Erika Whittome 
[FYI request #25395 email] 
 
Ref: OIA-2023/24-0410 
 
Dear Erika 
 
Official Information Act request relating to security costs for Jacinda Ardern since her 
resignation as Prime Minister. 
 
Thank you for your request made under the Official Information Act (the Act), received on 13 
January 2024. You requested: 
 
“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.” 
 
I believe the information you have requested is more closely connected with the functions of 
the  New Zealand Police.  Accordingly, I have decided to transfer your request to the  New 
Zealand Police in full under section 14(b)(ii) of the Act. 
 
New Zealand Police has the usual timeframes under the Act from receipt of this transfer to 
make a decision on your request.  
 
 
Yours sincerely 
 
 
 
Amy Teague 
Manager, Ministerial Services  
 
 
4843114 
 
Executive Wing, Parliament Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand 6011 
 
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