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From: James

July 07, 2025

Dear Paul Goldsmith,

Under the OIA please provide the following:

The date you first requested or sought advice regarding if there should be an investigation into the Electoral Commission concerning the Manurewa marae saga in the 2023 election.

Who did you seek this advice from and who has provided advice? Please list all parties.

The date this advice (all advice) was provided to you or your office.

To clarify, I am only seeking dates and the providers of the advice - not the advice itself so it will have no impact on the issue if no decision has yet been made

As this is a relevant matter of high public interest, I would appreciate a response on this OIA request asap.

Thank you

Yours faithfully,

James

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From: Paul Goldsmith (MIN)
Paul Goldsmith

July 07, 2025

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