Dear Health NZ,

I am writing to follow up a previous Official Information Act (OIA) request submitted on 14 August 2024 by Jeeves Ponzi, "Disclosure of information to a meeting around potential cost savings in Hospital and Specialist Service", which is now overdue by two months. I have yet to receive a response or a status update.

Therefore, I now request the following information under the Official Information Act 1982:

1. All internal communications (including but not limited to emails, memos, meeting notes, and instant messages) relating to the original OIA request, including any discussions, deliberations, or correspondence between staff within Health New Zealand concerning the request.
2. All external communications relating to the original OIA request, including any correspondence, advice, or updates sent to or received from the Minister of Health’s Office, any other Minister’s Office, or any other government department or agency.
3. All records of discussions or decisions about extensions or delays regarding the processing of the original OIA request, including reasons for any delays or decisions not to meet the statutory deadline.

Please ensure this request includes all relevant material from any date, up to and including the date on which you respond to this request.

I trust that this request will be processed in full accordance with the Official Information Act 1982, and I look forward to receiving the requested information. I understand the Act requires that a response be provided as soon as reasonably practicable, and in any case no later than 20 working days after receiving this request.

Please acknowledge receipt of this request, and should you require any further clarification, do not hesitate to contact me.

Yours sincerely,
JS