6 June 2025
Penelope Lighthouse
[FYI request #30928 email]
Dear Penelope
I write in response to your request dated 8/05/2025, for information under the Official
Information Act 1982 (the Act):
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I am requesting the details of Kainga Ora's spend each calendar year 2017-2025 on
EAP services for employees. Please provide the numbers to date for 2025.
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I would also like the total number of sessions funded for employees, and how many
employees accessed the service each year for the same time period.
Kāinga Ora is extending the timeframe for providing you with a response to 23 June 2025 (an
additional 10 working days). This decision has been made in accordance with section
15A(1)(b) of the Act as consultations necessary to make a decision on your request are such that,
under the present circumstances, a proper response cannot reasonably be made within the original
time limit.
Please note that we wil endeavour to provide you with a response as soon as possible within this
extended timeframe.
You have the right, under section 28(3) of the Act to make a complaint to the Ombudsman about this
extension.
Yours sincerely
Rachel Kelly
Manager, Government Services