16 December 2024
Felix Lee
[FYI request #29298 email]
File No: DOIA-REQ-0006735
Dear Mr Lee,
I refer to your request(s) under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act) received on 22 November
2024 requesting the following information from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and
Employment (Ministry):
“I am looking for an Immigration NZ risk assessment, regarding allowing visitors using Hong
Kong SAR passport to use the eGate at the airport, that was done this year. I would like a full
copy of this”.
Our Response
Some of the information you have requested is being withheld under section 6(c) of the Official
Information Act 1982 as some of the information may prejudice the maintenance of the law through
undermining our ability to detect fraud and to make sound decisions as part of administering the
Immigration Act 2009.
I have provided as Appendix one a copy of the eGate Risk Assessment for Hong Kong.
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, please contact
[email address].
Nāku noa, nā
Richard Owen
General Manager – Immigration Risk and Border
Immigration New Zealand
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment