16 January 2025
Ref: DOIA-REQ-0007024
Matt Bell
[FYI request #29409 email]
Tēnā koe Matt Bell
Thank you for your email of 2 December 2024 to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
(MBIE) requesting, under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act), the following information:
On 1 May 2024 Robert Pigou published a report Kānoa – Regional Economic Development &
Investment Realignment Proposal for Change
My question is how many staff, and their titles and position/group within MBIE have
responsibilities related to Turoa in Kanoa.
Please also provide copies of all emails sent by Robert Pigou that mention ‘Turoa’ or are
sent/received from the Turoa Directors for the period August to November 2024.
I am writing to advise you that MBIE will provide a response but needs to extend the time available to
answer your request. MBIE’s response will be sent to you no later than 27 January 2025.
The reason for the extension is that consultations necessary to make a decision on your request are such
that a proper response cannot reasonably be made within the original time limit.
If you wish to discuss any aspect of your request or this response, or if you require any further assistance,
please contact
[email address]. You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of our decision to extend the
time limit. Information about how to make a complaint is availab
le at www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or
freephone 0800 802 602.
Nāku noa, nā
Tane Dewes
Manager, Operations Support and Improvement
Kānoa – Regional Development & Commercial Services
