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
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
From: Andrea Vujnovich
Auckland University of Technology
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
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
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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