11 April 2024
Ref: DOIA 2324‐2121
Stephen Prendergast
Email: fyi‐request‐26246‐[email address]
Tēnā koe Stephen Prendergast
Thank you for your email of 27 March 2024 to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
(MBIE) requesting, under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), the following information:
In the matter of RAL.
This request is for the following items
1) The paper and supporting documents presented to Cabinet which confirmed additional
funding announced on March 13.
2) Correspondence referred to by Shayne Jones communicating the finality of government
funding.
This letter is to advise you that your request has been transferred to Hon Shane Jones, Minister for
Regional Development. This is because your request is more closely aligned with the functions of the
Minister for Regional Development. Section 14(b)(ii) of the Act allows me to transfer any request that is
believed to be more closely aligned with the functions of another department, organisation or Minister of
the Crown.
You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of this decision. Information
about how to make a complaint is available at www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802
602.
If you wish to discuss any aspect of your request or this response, or if you require any further assistance,
please contact [email address].
Nāku noa, nā
Tane Dewes
Manager Operations Support and Improvement
Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit