Hon Chris Penk
Minister for Building and Construction
Minister for Land Information
Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing
Minister for Veterans
Associate Minister of Defence
Associate Minister of Immigration
11 April 2025
OIA25-029
Andrew P
fyi-req uest-30452-51 f e313a@req uests. fyi. org. nz
Tena koe Andrew,
Thank you for your correspondence dated 17 March 2025 requesting, under the Official
Information Act 1982 (the Act), the following information:
Under the provisions of the Official Information Act 1982, I request any documents
concerning hospitality expenses incurred since December 1, 2024. This
encompasses all relevant documents, receipts, records, and claims associated with
hospitality expenses.
You will be aware that my office contacted you on 19 March 2025, requesting clarification on
the details and scope of your request. I note that, to date, we have not received a response.
Your request has been interpreted to be for expenses incurred when hosting in my
Ministerial capacity. As I have not participated in any such engagements in the specified
timeframe, I am refusing your request under section 18( e) of the Act, as the information
sought does not exist.
You have the right under section 28(3) of the Act to file a complaint with an Ombudsman
regarding my decision.
Nga mihi nui,
Hon Chris Penk
Minister for Building and Construction
Minister for Land Information
Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing
Minister for Veterans
Associate Minister of Defence
Associate Minister of Immigration
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand I +64 4 817 6816 I c.penkruministers.govt.nz