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Funding for Vice Chancellor’s Book Launches

Mike Hutton made this Official Information request to Auckland University of Technology

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From: Mike Hutton

Dear Auckland University of Technology,

I am requesting information on any university funds that have been allocated to the promotion of books authored by Vice Chancellor Salesa. Specifically, I would like to know:

• The total amount of AUT money spent on hosting functions to promote these books both in New Zealand and overseas.
• A breakdown of any costs incurred, including but not limited to marketing, catering costs events, books purchased by AUT to gift to external parties, and other staff time.
• Any AUT policies regarding the use of university funds for the promotion of staff members’ personal publications.

Given AUT’s commitment to transparency and responsible spending, I look forward to your response.

Yours faithfully,
Mike Hutton

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From: Mike Hutton

Dear Auckland University of Technology,

I note this is overdue.

By law, you are bound to respond to these within 30 days.

Yours faithfully,

Mike Hutton

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From: Andrea Vujnovich
Auckland University of Technology


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Kia ora Mr Hutton. The response attached was sent to you on 16 January 2025.

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From: Mike Hutton

Dear Andrea Vujnovich,

That response on 16th of January refers to a separate request. You are overdue on responding to this request.

Yours sincerely,

Mike Hutton

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From: Andrea Vujnovich
Auckland University of Technology

Kia ora Mr Hutton. Can you resend this other request? I don’t appear to have received it.

Andrea

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From: Mike Hutton

Dear Andrea Vujnovich,

I am requesting information on any university funds that have been allocated to the promotion of books authored by Vice Chancellor Salesa. Specifically, I would like to know:

• The total amount of AUT money spent on hosting functions to promote these books both in New Zealand and overseas.
• A breakdown of any costs incurred, including but not limited to marketing, catering costs events, books purchased by AUT to gift to external parties, and other staff time.
• Any AUT policies regarding the use of university funds for the promotion of staff members’ personal publications.

Given AUT’s commitment to transparency and responsible spending, I look forward to your response.

Yours faithfully,
Mike Hutton

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From: Andrea Vujnovich
Auckland University of Technology

Thank you Mr Hutton and I have asked for this information as a priority.

Andrea

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