Kia ora Jasper,

Thank you for your Official Information Act 1982 request (the Act) to NZTE, received 21 August 2024 requesting:

According to recent select committee answers NZTE has decreased its tax-payer funded property costs in the WLG office.

Please provide clarity on this cost-saving:

Lease Costs
1a. Prior to moving from 3 floors to 2 floors of the Majestic Center, what was the annual lease costs per floor?
1b. What were the annual contributions from Walking NZ and Callaghan and any other agencies that might have shared the space?
1c. What is the current annual lease cost after reducing floors from three to two?

Renovation Costs
2a. When you moved from 3 floors to 2, what were the total renovation costs as a result of that move (including design and engineering costs, redecorating, furniture, equipment, tradespeople etc)? Please ensure any new office furniture and all consultation costs associated with architects/designers are clearly stated.
2b. Were Wellington based employees consulted during the renovation process? Provide documented internal consultation feedback i.e., positive/negative comments about the suggested renovations including changes as a result of this feedback.
2c. Provide the business case for the renovation.
2d. Provide the board paper if required for any financial signing authority.
2e. Please provide the office floor plans both before and after the renovations.

Occupancy
3a. How many FTE staff are permanently based in the Wellington office?
3b. How many desks do you have to accommodate these FTEs in the Wellington office?
3c. What is the current requirement for employee days for working from the office vs working from home each week?

Renovations in General
4a. Are there any other NZTE offices and/or event spaces in NZ or globally - currently being considered for renovation?

In accordance with the Act, NZTE will make a decision on your request as soon as reasonably practicable and within 20 working days of 21 August 2024. The latest date for a decision on your request is 18 September 2024.

Kind regards,

Isla

-----Original Message-----
From: Jasper Brownley <[FOI #28130 email]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 5:32 PM
To: Ministerials <[NZTE request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Wellington Office Renovation Costs

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Dear New Zealand Trade and Enterprise,

According to recent select committee answers NZTE has decreased its tax-payer funded property costs in the WLG office.

Please provide clarity on this cost-saving:

Lease Costs
1a. Prior to moving from 3 floors to 2 floors of the Majestic Center, what was the annual lease costs per floor?
1b. What were the annual contributions from Walking NZ and Callaghan and any other agencies that might have shared the space?
1c. What is the current annual lease cost after reducing floors from three to two?

Renovation Costs
2a. When you moved from 3 floors to 2, what were the total renovation costs as a result of that move (including design and engineering costs, redecorating, furniture, equipment, tradespeople etc)? Please ensure any new office furniture and all consultation costs associated with architects/designers are clearly stated.
2b. Were Wellington based employees consulted during the renovation process? Provide documented internal consultation feedback i.e., positive/negative comments about the suggested renovations including changes as a result of this feedback.
2c. Provide the business case for the renovation.
2d. Provide the board paper if required for any financial signing authority.
2e. Please provide the office floor plans both before and after the renovations.

Occupancy
3a. How many FTE staff are permanently based in the Wellington office?
3b. How many desks do you have to accommodate these FTEs in the Wellington office?
3c. What is the current requirement for employee days for working from the office vs working from home each week?

Renovations in General
4a. Are there any other NZTE offices and/or event spaces in NZ or globally - currently being considered for renovation?

Yours faithfully,

Jasper Brownley

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Kia ora Jasper,

I am writing to update you on your OIA request to NZTE on the Wellington Office Renovation Costs:

Please provide clarity on this cost-saving:

Lease Costs
1a. Prior to moving from 3 floors to 2 floors of the Majestic Center, what was the annual lease costs per floor?
1b. What were the annual contributions from Walking NZ and Callaghan and any other agencies that might have shared the space?
1c. What is the current annual lease cost after reducing floors from three to two?

Renovation Costs
2a. When you moved from 3 floors to 2, what were the total renovation costs as a result of that move (including design and engineering costs, redecorating, furniture, equipment, tradespeople etc)? Please ensure any new office furniture and all consultation costs associated with architects/designers are clearly stated.
2b. Were Wellington based employees consulted during the renovation process? Provide documented internal consultation feedback i.e., positive/negative comments about the suggested renovations including changes as a result of this feedback.
2c. Provide the business case for the renovation.
2d. Provide the board paper if required for any financial signing authority.
2e. Please provide the office floor plans both before and after the renovations.

Occupancy
3a. How many FTE staff are permanently based in the Wellington office?
3b. How many desks do you have to accommodate these FTEs in the Wellington office?
3c. What is the current requirement for employee days for working from the office vs working from home each week?

Renovations in General
4a. Are there any other NZTE offices and/or event spaces in NZ or globally - currently being considered for renovation?

We are currently working through your request and consultation is required. We are therefore extending the time to make a decision on your request from 18 September 2024 to 9 October 2024.

We will endeavour to respond to you sooner, with 9 October September 2024 being the latest date for a decision. This extension is made under section 15A(1)(b), as the consultations necessary to make a decision on the request are such that a proper response cannot reasonably be made within the original time limit.

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 http://www.ombudsman.parliament.nz/ or you can freephone 0800 802 602.

Many thanks,
Isla

-----Original Message-----
From: Ministerials
Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2024 4:07 PM
To: 'Jasper Brownley' <[FOI #28130 email]>
Subject: RE: Official Information request - Wellington Office Renovation Costs

Kia ora Jasper,

Thank you for your Official Information Act 1982 request (the Act) to NZTE, received 21 August 2024 requesting:

According to recent select committee answers NZTE has decreased its tax-payer funded property costs in the WLG office.

Please provide clarity on this cost-saving:

Lease Costs
1a. Prior to moving from 3 floors to 2 floors of the Majestic Center, what was the annual lease costs per floor?
1b. What were the annual contributions from Walking NZ and Callaghan and any other agencies that might have shared the space?
1c. What is the current annual lease cost after reducing floors from three to two?

Renovation Costs
2a. When you moved from 3 floors to 2, what were the total renovation costs as a result of that move (including design and engineering costs, redecorating, furniture, equipment, tradespeople etc)? Please ensure any new office furniture and all consultation costs associated with architects/designers are clearly stated.
2b. Were Wellington based employees consulted during the renovation process? Provide documented internal consultation feedback i.e., positive/negative comments about the suggested renovations including changes as a result of this feedback.
2c. Provide the business case for the renovation.
2d. Provide the board paper if required for any financial signing authority.
2e. Please provide the office floor plans both before and after the renovations.

Occupancy
3a. How many FTE staff are permanently based in the Wellington office?
3b. How many desks do you have to accommodate these FTEs in the Wellington office?
3c. What is the current requirement for employee days for working from the office vs working from home each week?

Renovations in General
4a. Are there any other NZTE offices and/or event spaces in NZ or globally - currently being considered for renovation?

In accordance with the Act, NZTE will make a decision on your request as soon as reasonably practicable and within 20 working days of 21 August 2024. The latest date for a decision on your request is 18 September 2024.

Kind regards,

Isla

-----Original Message-----
From: Jasper Brownley <[FOI #28130 email]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 5:32 PM
To: Ministerials <[NZTE request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Wellington Office Renovation Costs

[You don't often get email from [FOI #28130 email]. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentific... ]

Dear New Zealand Trade and Enterprise,

According to recent select committee answers NZTE has decreased its tax-payer funded property costs in the WLG office.

Please provide clarity on this cost-saving:

Lease Costs
1a. Prior to moving from 3 floors to 2 floors of the Majestic Center, what was the annual lease costs per floor?
1b. What were the annual contributions from Walking NZ and Callaghan and any other agencies that might have shared the space?
1c. What is the current annual lease cost after reducing floors from three to two?

Renovation Costs
2a. When you moved from 3 floors to 2, what were the total renovation costs as a result of that move (including design and engineering costs, redecorating, furniture, equipment, tradespeople etc)? Please ensure any new office furniture and all consultation costs associated with architects/designers are clearly stated.
2b. Were Wellington based employees consulted during the renovation process? Provide documented internal consultation feedback i.e., positive/negative comments about the suggested renovations including changes as a result of this feedback.
2c. Provide the business case for the renovation.
2d. Provide the board paper if required for any financial signing authority.
2e. Please provide the office floor plans both before and after the renovations.

Occupancy
3a. How many FTE staff are permanently based in the Wellington office?
3b. How many desks do you have to accommodate these FTEs in the Wellington office?
3c. What is the current requirement for employee days for working from the office vs working from home each week?

Renovations in General
4a. Are there any other NZTE offices and/or event spaces in NZ or globally - currently being considered for renovation?

Yours faithfully,

Jasper Brownley

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This is an Official Information request made via the FYI website.

Please use this email address for all replies to this request:
[FOI #28130 email]

Is [NZTE request email] the wrong address for Official Information requests to New Zealand Trade and Enterprise? If so, please contact us using this form:
https://fyi.org.nz/change_request/new?bo...

Disclaimer: This message and any reply that you make will be published on the internet. Our privacy and copyright policies:
https://fyi.org.nz/help/officers

If you find this service useful as an Official Information officer, please ask your web manager to link to us from your organisation's OIA or LGOIMA page.

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