Information about government funding decisions and documentation for the End of Life Bridges Programme, including budget and scope
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From: Libby Bentley
Kia ora,
I am requesting the following information regarding the End of Life Bridges Programme, as referenced on the Ministry for the Environment’s website and in this Stuff article.
I am particularly wanting to know what government funding has been allocated or committed to this programme, either through the annual Budget process or via other funding decisions.
Specifically, I request:
1. Any documentation (including ministerial briefings, internal memos, or Cabinet material) that outlines funding decisions made for the End of Life Bridges Programme — including Budget allocations or any other decisions relating to the commitment of public funding.
2. A list of all documents held that relate to the allocation or approval of funding for this programme since January 2023, including the titles and dates of those documents.
3. Any summaries or documents outlining the programme's scope, intent, and rationale, particularly where they relate to government funding commitments or expected outcomes.
4. If available, a list of the bridges included in the programme and any criteria used for their selection.
5. I also request a copy of the formal business case, if such a document exists. However, if no business case has been prepared, I would like to receive the most relevant documents.
I understand that some information may be withheld under section 9 of the Act (e.g. advice still under consideration, commercial sensitivity, or negotiation). Where possible, I request the release of information that has already been finalised, or earlier versions and summaries that do not interfere with ongoing processes. I am also happy to receive documents with appropriate redactions or high-level summaries where full disclosure is not possible.
I am happy to receive this information electronically. Please let me know if you require any clarification.
Thanks,
Libby
From: Libby Bentley
Dear New Zealand Transport Agency,
I am writing to remind you of the information request I made that was due for response by May 16, 2025. Please respond or let me know what the delay is. Thanks.
Yours faithfully,
Libby
From: Official Correspondence
New Zealand Transport Agency
Kia ora Libby
Thank you for your below email. Unfortunately we don't have any record of
receiving the request mentioned. Can you please resend your request and we
will action it for a response.
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From: Libby Bentley
As requested, I am resending my request:
Kia ora,
I am requesting the following information regarding the End of Life Bridges Programme, as referenced on the Ministry for the Environment’s website and in this Stuff article.
I am particularly wanting to know what government funding has been allocated or committed to this programme, either through the annual Budget process or via other funding decisions.
Specifically, I request:
1. Any documentation (including ministerial briefings, internal memos, or Cabinet material) that outlines funding decisions made for the End of Life Bridges Programme — including Budget allocations or any other decisions relating to the commitment of public funding.
2. A list of all documents held that relate to the allocation or approval of funding for this programme since January 2023, including the titles and dates of those documents.
3. Any summaries or documents outlining the programme's scope, intent, and rationale, particularly where they relate to government funding commitments or expected outcomes.
4. If available, a list of the bridges included in the programme and any criteria used for their selection.
5. I also request a copy of the formal business case, if such a document exists. However, if no business case has been prepared, I would like to receive the most relevant documents.
I understand that some information may be withheld under section 9 of the Act (e.g. advice still under consideration, commercial sensitivity, or negotiation). Where possible, I request the release of information that has already been finalised, or earlier versions and summaries that do not interfere with ongoing processes. I am also happy to receive documents with appropriate redactions or high-level summaries where full disclosure is not possible.
I am happy to receive this information electronically. Please let me know if you require any clarification.
Thanks,
Libby
From: Official Correspondence
New Zealand Transport Agency
Kia ora Libby
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From: Official Correspondence
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Kia ora Libby
Please find attached a letter advising of an extension to your request of
25 May 2025 for information under the Official Information Act 1982.
A response will now be sent to you on or before 8 July 2025.
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Kia ora Libby
Please find attached a decision on your Official Information Act request
of 25 May 2025.
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Sent: Monday, 23 June 2025 10:00 am
To: [4][FOI #30736 email]
Subject: OIA-18479 NOTIFICATION OF EXTENSION
Kia ora Libby
Please find attached a letter advising of an extension to your request of
25 May 2025 for information under the Official Information Act 1982.
A response will now be sent to you on or before 8 July 2025.
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From: Official Correspondence
New Zealand Transport Agency
Kia ora Libby
We are writing today in regard to your request of 25 May 2025 for
information regarding the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) End of
Life Bridges Programme.
While we had hoped to be in a position to provide the documents to you
today, unfortunately there has been a slight delay in our ability to
release the information. We are hoping to have the documents in scope of
your request finalised for release by Wednesday, 16 July.
On behalf of NZTA, I apologise for the time taken and appreciate your
continued patience.
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From: Official Correspondence <[3][email address]>
Sent: Monday, 23 June 2025 10:00 am
To: [4][FOI #30736 email]
Subject: OIA-18479 NOTIFICATION OF EXTENSION
Kia ora Libby
Please find attached a letter advising of an extension to your request of
25 May 2025 for information under the Official Information Act 1982.
A response will now be sent to you on or before 8 July 2025.
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Kia ora Libby
Please find attached the response to your request of 25 May 2025 for
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From: Libby Bentley
Dear Chloe Kennard,
Apologies, but when I try to open the links you sent me, I am unable to do so. I get taken to a page asking me to enter my email, which then receives the error message "Sorry, this email address isn't associated with this secure link. Please contact the person who shared it with you."
Is there a special way to do this that I am missing? I have had no emails from onedrive giving me any codes.
Please let me know.
Yours sincerely,
Libby Bentley
From: Official Correspondence
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Kia ora Laura,
Apologies the link didn’t work. Are you able to please provide your own
email address and we will try sending the link there?
It’s possible the OneDrive link isn’t working due to the FYI email
address.
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Dear Official Correspondence,
My email is [email address] if you could please send it there.
Libby Bentley
From: Libby Bentley
Dear Official Correspondence,
that is:
Libby.bentley
@climatesigma.com
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