Growth and Degrowth

Andrew Riddell made this Official Information request to Christopher Luxon

The request was refused by Christopher Luxon.

From: Andrew Riddell

Dear Christopher Luxon,

Recently, in answering some questions in Parliament, you have referred to degrowth.

I am trying to understand what you think degrowth is, its meaning.

Please provide copies of all correspondence, briefings and other communications you have received since 9 October 2024 on or about the topic of 'degrowth'.

Thank you.

Ngā mihi,

Andrew Riddell

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From: Christopher Luxon (MIN)
Christopher Luxon

Kia ora Andrew,

Thank you for your email received today, 9th April 2025, in which you submitted an Official Information Act request as follows:

Provide copies of all correspondence, briefings and other communications you have received since 9 October 2024 on or about the topic of 'degrowth'.

Your request is being considered in accordance with the Act, and you can expect a response by 12th May 2025 (date determined by the OIA calculator).

Ngā mihi nui

Sonya Ford
Correspondence Lead Advisor | Office of Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Prime Minister
Minister for National Security and Intelligence
Minister Responsible for Ministerial Services

 
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand

-----Original Message-----
From: Andrew Riddell <[FOI #30660 email]>
Sent: Wednesday, 9 April 2025 8:50 AM
To: Christopher Luxon (MIN) <[email address]>
Subject: Official Information request - Growth and Degrowth

Dear Christopher Luxon,

Recently, in answering some questions in Parliament, you have referred to degrowth.

I am trying to understand what you think degrowth is, its meaning.

Please provide copies of all correspondence, briefings and other communications you have received since 9 October 2024 on or about the topic of 'degrowth'.

Thank you.

Ngā mihi,

Andrew Riddell

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The response included a definition of sorts of 'degrowth' and stated that the PM had not received any reports or advice on what 'degrowth' means. Hence refusal.

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