26 May 2025
C196610
Sophia Lawler
[FYI request #30847 email]
Tēnā koe Sophia,
Thank you for your Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) request of 28 April 2025 to the
Department of Corrections – Ara Poutama Aotearoa, requesting the fol owing information:
I am requesting information on all communication and consultation with mana
whenua and local residents of Waikeria surrounding the expansion of Waikeria
Prison.
I would also like to request any documents and communication around assessing the
land for resource consent. Was there an environmental impact assessment or AEE
done or any archaeological assessments of the land prior to beginning construction?
If so can these please be provided.
Lastly, I would like any information on how far into construction you are, and
projected timelines for completion.
Corrections needs to extend the timeframe of our response to your request by 20 working
days, pursuant to section 15A(1)(b) of the OIA, as consultations necessary to make a
decision on the request are such that a proper response to the request cannot reasonably
be made within the original time limit. Therefore, you can expect to receive a response to
your request by 25 June 2025. If you no longer require this information, please let us know
as soon as possible.
Please be advised that should you have any concerns regarding this response you have the
right to ask the Ombudsman to investigate our decision to extend the timeframe. Contact
details are: Office of the Ombudsman, PO Box 10152, Wel ington 6143.
Ngā mihi
Jeremy Lythgoe
Manager Ministerial Services (acting)
People and Capability
NATIONAL OFFICE, WELLINGTON
Mayfair House, 44 – 52 The Terrace, Wellington, 6011, Private Box 1206, Wellington 6140,
Phone +64 4 460 3000
www.corrections.govt.nz