27 March 2025
Malia Gaumeir
By email:
[FYI request #30518 email]
Tēnā koe Malia
Official information request regarding University-approved emojis
We refer to your request for information under the Official Information Act 1982 (the
Act) dated 25 March 2025:
“I would like to request a full list of approved university emojis as mentioned in
the staff news article Greatnews for People @ Vic, published 25 March 2025.”
Attached is the University’s emoji style guide which contains the information you
requested. Please note that this is a component of a broader social media style guide that
seeks to assist team members outside of the Social Media team in writing captions
appropriate for the University’s channels across various social media platforms.
You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of the
decisions made regarding this request. Information about how to make a complaint is
available at
www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802 602.
If you wish to discuss this decision with us, please feel free to contact us at
[VUW request email].
Ngā mihi nui
Legal Services
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington