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[UNCLASSIFIED]

Kia ora F Mackenzie

Thank you for your OIA request received on 8 June 2024 for:
My request pertains to the Agreement between the Government of the State of Israel and the Government of New Zealand on Cooperation in Technological Innovation, Research and Development.

I would like to know whether the treaty has been ratified and if not, what is the process and timeline for the treaty to enter into force.

NZ Treaties online specifies that "The key stakeholders under the agreement are technology-focused businesses." Please specify any stakeholders that can be named outside of the Israel Innovation Authority, Callaghan Innovation, and the respective governments.

Finally, I am also requesting the release of any and all documents held by MFAT pertaining to said treaty.

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: F Mackenzie <[FYI request #27184 email]>
Sent: Saturday, 8 June 2024 8:26 pm
To: ENQUIRIES <[MFAT request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Status of and documents relating to Technological Innovation and R&D Treaty with Israel

Dear Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade,

My request pertains to the Agreement between the Government of the State of Israel and the Government of New Zealand on Cooperation in Technological Innovation, Research and Development.

I would like to know whether the treaty has been ratified and if not, what is the process and timeline for the treaty to enter into force.

NZ Treaties online specifies that "The key stakeholders under the agreement are technology-focused businesses." Please specify any stakeholders that can be named outside of the Israel Innovation Authority, Callaghan Innovation, and the respective governments.

Finally, I am also requesting the release of any and all documents held by MFAT pertaining to said treaty.

Yours faithfully,

F Mackenzie

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[UNCLASSIFIED]

Tēnā koe F Mackenzie

 

I am writing concerning your Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) request
of 8 June 2024 date which asks for:

 

My request pertains to the Agreement between the Government of the State
of Israel and the Government of New Zealand on Cooperation in
Technological Innovation, Research and Development.

 

I would like to know whether the treaty has been ratified and if not, what
is the process and timeline for the treaty to enter into force.

 

NZ Treaties online specifies that "The key stakeholders under the
agreement are technology-focused businesses." Please specify any
stakeholders that can be named outside of the Israel Innovation Authority,
Callaghan Innovation, and the respective governments.

 

Finally, I am also requesting the release of any and all documents held by
MFAT pertaining to said treaty.

 

This email is to advise that we will need to extend the time limit for
responding to you by 25 working days, to 12 August 2024. This is because
consultations necessary to make a decision on your request are such that a
proper response cannot reasonably be made within the original time frame
(section 15A(1)(b) of the OIA refers)

 

However, if this process is completed before 12 August 2024, the response
will be sent to you as soon as possible.

 

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[1]DM‑[email address]. You have the right to seek an investigation and
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[2]www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802 602.

 

Ngā mihi

 

Executive Services Division

New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade | Manatū Aorere

 

195 Lambton Quay, Private Bag 18901, Wellington 5045, New Zealand

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-----Original Message-----

From: F Mackenzie <[5][FYI request #27184 email]>

Sent: Saturday, 8 June 2024 8:26 pm

To: ENQUIRIES <[6][MFAT request email]>

Subject: Official Information request - Status of and documents relating
to Technological Innovation and R&D Treaty with Israel

 

Dear Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade,

 

My request pertains to the Agreement between the Government of the State
of Israel and the Government of New Zealand on Cooperation in
Technological Innovation, Research and Development.

 

I would like to know whether the treaty has been ratified and if not, what
is the process and timeline for the treaty to enter into force.

 

NZ Treaties online specifies that "The key stakeholders under the
agreement are technology-focused businesses." Please specify any
stakeholders that can be named outside of the Israel Innovation Authority,
Callaghan Innovation, and the respective governments.

 

Finally, I am also requesting the release of any and all documents held by
MFAT pertaining to said treaty.

 

Yours faithfully,

 

F Mackenzie

 

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[UNCLASSIFIED]

Tēnā koe F Mackenzie

 

Please see the attached response to your recent OIA request.

 

Kind regards

 

Executive Services Division
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade | Manatū Aorere
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From: ESD
Sent: Monday, 8 July 2024 1:39 pm
To: [FOI #27184 email]
Subject: RE: Official Information request - Status of and documents
relating to Technological Innovation and R&D Treaty with Israel

 

Tēnā koe F Mackenzie

 

I am writing concerning your Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) request
of 8 June 2024 date which asks for:

 

My request pertains to the Agreement between the Government of the State
of Israel and the Government of New Zealand on Cooperation in
Technological Innovation, Research and Development.

 

I would like to know whether the treaty has been ratified and if not, what
is the process and timeline for the treaty to enter into force.

 

NZ Treaties online specifies that "The key stakeholders under the
agreement are technology-focused businesses." Please specify any
stakeholders that can be named outside of the Israel Innovation Authority,
Callaghan Innovation, and the respective governments.

 

Finally, I am also requesting the release of any and all documents held by
MFAT pertaining to said treaty.

 

This email is to advise that we will need to extend the time limit for
responding to you by 25 working days, to 12 August 2024. This is because
consultations necessary to make a decision on your request are such that a
proper response cannot reasonably be made within the original time frame
(section 15A(1)(b) of the OIA refers)

 

However, if this process is completed before 12 August 2024, the response
will be sent to you as soon as possible.

 

If you have any questions, you can contact us by email at:
[7]DM‑[email address]. You have the right to seek an investigation and
review by the Ombudsman of this decision by contacting
[8]www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802 602.

 

Ngā mihi

 

Executive Services Division

New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade | Manatū Aorere

 

195 Lambton Quay, Private Bag 18901, Wellington 5045, New Zealand

[9]www.mfat.govt.nz | [10]www.safetravel.govt.nz

 

-----Original Message-----

From: F Mackenzie <[11][FOI #27184 email]>

Sent: Saturday, 8 June 2024 8:26 pm

To: ENQUIRIES <[12][MFAT request email]>

Subject: Official Information request - Status of and documents relating
to Technological Innovation and R&D Treaty with Israel

 

Dear Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade,

 

My request pertains to the Agreement between the Government of the State
of Israel and the Government of New Zealand on Cooperation in
Technological Innovation, Research and Development.

 

I would like to know whether the treaty has been ratified and if not, what
is the process and timeline for the treaty to enter into force.

 

NZ Treaties online specifies that "The key stakeholders under the
agreement are technology-focused businesses." Please specify any
stakeholders that can be named outside of the Israel Innovation Authority,
Callaghan Innovation, and the respective governments.

 

Finally, I am also requesting the release of any and all documents held by
MFAT pertaining to said treaty.

 

Yours faithfully,

 

F Mackenzie

 

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