23 September 2024
Wendy Pond
[FYI request #28204 email]
Ref: OIA-2024/25-0194
Tēnā koe Wendy Pond
Official Information Act request relating to Public safety from cell towers
Thank you for your request made under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), received
on 26 August 2024. You requested:
“Please supply records of the independent research carried out by NZ government with
the purpose of establishing the integrity of the ICNIRP standard adopted by NZ government
and used to protect public safety from cell towers in New Zealand.”
The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet does not hold information relating to your
request. I believe such information is held by the Prime Minister, Rt Hon Christopher Luxon.
Accordingly, I have decided to transfer your request to the Prime Minister, Rt Hon
Christopher Luxon under section 14(b)(i) of the Act.
It is already outside of the ten working day time limit for transferring a request, for which I
apologise. We had considered we may hold relevant information; however, following
consultation we have determined this request is best considered by the Prime Minister’s
Chief Science Advisor as originally addressed. In the circumstances, I have extended the
time-limit available to make this transfer under section 15(A) of the Act. This extension was
required because of the consultation needed to make a decision on your request. I apologise
for the delay in transferring your request.
The Prime Minister has the usual timeframes under the Act from receipt of this transfer to
make a decision on your request. After consultation with the Prime Minister’s office on this
transfer, we anticipate you will receive a fulsome response to your request much sooner than
the legislated 20 working days.
You have the right to ask the Ombudsman to investigate and review my decision under
section 28(3) of the Act.
Nākū noa, nā
Amy Teague
Manager, Ministerial Services
4953261
Executive Wing, Parliament Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand 6011
64 4 817 9700 Facsimile 64 4 472 3181 www.dpmc.govt.nz