Hon David Seymour
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Deputy Prime Minister (from 31 May 2025)
Minister for Regulation
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Associate Minister of Education (Partnership Schools)
Associate Minister of Finance
Associate Minister of Health (Pharmac)
Associate Minister of Justice (Treaty Principles Bill)
2 0 DEC 2024
H Atkins
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Ref: DSOIA345
Dear H Atkins
Response to your request for official information
Thank you for your request under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act) of 26 November
2024. You requested:
All briefings, aide memories, emails, texts and cabinet papers backing the Minister's claim that
students are required to be pulled out of math, English and science classes to attend Te Rea
lessons.
Your request has been considered under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act).
I have identified one document within scope, which is attached.
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 w..ww.,_o_m_bJ.J.Cf_s.mao_._p_a.r.liam.ent..nl or
freephone 0800 802 602.
Yours sincerely
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Hon Dav· Seymour
Assoc· te Minister of Education
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand I +64 4 817 6819 I [David Seymour request email]