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Is the DIA funding activities supporting the war goals of Hamas?

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From: Pseudonym, South Island

Dear Department of Internal Affairs,

According to the Performance Report (year ended 31 March 2024) of Asturlab Cultural Centre, a registered charity in Christchurch, #CC59273 - it is noted that you, the Department of Internal Affairs gave Asturlab $30,000 for their "4 For 40 Campaign", which currently is a campaign to- "end government’s complicit silence on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and to advocate for an end to hostilities." As well as a- "billboard campaign to amplify voices for Gaza, challenge indifference, and demand a ceasefire".

https://4for40.nz/
https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/stop-the...

1. I request to see their proposal to DIA (DIA funding org) for this money, your approval letter, and all emails, memos of meetings, and correspondence in regards to this fund. Also any final or interim report on the grant.

2. Please supply evidence that you did due diligence on this grant application to ensure that the New Zealand taxpayer via DIA are providing funds for the charitable purpose of Asturlab, a local charity for local people, and that it is not used in any other manner, ie. amplifying the war goals of Hamas. Noting that Hamas in its entirety is designated as a terrorist entity in New Zealand, after the horrific terrorist attacks on 7 October.

3. Was any of this fund used for the provision of private humanitarian support to Palestinian civilians, or to amplify the war goals of Hamas?

Yours faithfully,

Pseudonym,
New Zealand

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Tçnâ koe,

Thank you for your OIA request to the Department of Internal Affairs (included with this email)

As the information you have requested is not held by the Department of Internal Affairs, but is believed to be held by, and more closely related to the functions of the Ministry of Ethnic Communities, we are transferring your request to that agency for response, in accordance with section 14(b) of the Official Information Act 1982.

You can expect to hear from the receiving agency shortly in regard to your request.

You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of this decision to transfer. Information about how to make a complaint is available at http://www.ombudsman.parliament.nz/ or Freephone 0800 802 602.

Nâku, nâ

Michelle Reed (she/her)* | Lead Advisor Official Correspondence
Information Management and Privacy | Rôpû Mohiohio me te Raraunga
Workplace Services group | He Ringa Manaaki
Department of Internal Affairs | Te Tari Taiwhenua
45 Pipitea Street, Wellington 6011 | PO Box 805, Wellington 6140
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From: Pseudonym, South Island <[FOI #31696 email]>
Sent: Tuesday, 22 July 2025 1:54 pm
To: OIA <[DIA request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Is the DIA funding activities supporting the war goals of Hamas?

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Dear Department of Internal Affairs,

According to the Performance Report (year ended 31 March 2024) of Asturlab Cultural Centre, a registered charity in Christchurch, #CC59273 - it is noted that you, the Department of Internal Affairs gave Asturlab $30,000 for their "4 For 40 Campaign", which currently is a campaign to- "end government’s complicit silence on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and to advocate for an end to hostilities." As well as a- "billboard campaign to amplify voices for Gaza, challenge indifference, and demand a ceasefire".

https://4for40.nz/
https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/stop-the...

1. I request to see their proposal to DIA (DIA funding org) for this money, your approval letter, and all emails, memos of meetings, and correspondence in regards to this fund. Also any final or interim report on the grant.

2. Please supply evidence that you did due diligence on this grant application to ensure that the New Zealand taxpayer via DIA are providing funds for the charitable purpose of Asturlab, a local charity for local people, and that it is not used in any other manner, ie. amplifying the war goals of Hamas. Noting that Hamas in its entirety is designated as a terrorist entity in New Zealand, after the horrific terrorist attacks on 7 October.

3. Was any of this fund used for the provision of private humanitarian support to Palestinian civilians, or to amplify the war goals of Hamas?

Yours faithfully,

Pseudonym,
New Zealand

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Kia ora,

Thank you for your OIA request that has been transferred from the Department of Internal Affairs to the Ministry for Ethnic Communities under section 14(b) of the Act.

The Ministry will provide its response to your request as soon as practicable and within twenty working days.  The 20th working day is 21 August 2025.

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From: OIA <[email address]>
Sent: 24 July 2025 14:16
To: Pseudonym, South Island <[FOI #31696 email]>
Subject: Your Official Information Act request OIA2526-0070

Tēnā koe,

Thank you for your OIA request to the Department of Internal Affairs (included with this email)

As the information you have requested is not held by the Department of Internal Affairs, but is believed to be held by, and more closely related to the functions of the Ministry of Ethnic Communities, we are transferring your request to that agency for response, in accordance with section 14(b) of the Official Information Act 1982.

You can expect to hear from the receiving agency shortly in regard to your request.

You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of this decision to transfer. Information about how to make a complaint is available at http://www.ombudsman.parliament.nz/ or Freephone 0800 802 602.

Nāku, nā

Michelle Reed (she/her)* | Lead Advisor Official Correspondence Information Management and Privacy | Rōpū Mohiohio me te Raraunga Workplace Services group | He Ringa Manaaki Department of Internal Affairs | Te Tari Taiwhenua
45 Pipitea Street, Wellington 6011 | PO Box 805, Wellington 6140 dia.govt.nz | Facebook | LinkedIn

-----Original Message-----
From: Pseudonym, South Island <[FOI #31696 email]>
Sent: Tuesday, 22 July 2025 1:54 pm
To: OIA <[DIA request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Is the DIA funding activities supporting the war goals of Hamas?

[You don't often get email from [FOI #31696 email]. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentific... ]

Dear Department of Internal Affairs,

According to the Performance Report (year ended 31 March 2024) of Asturlab Cultural Centre, a registered charity in Christchurch, #CC59273 - it is noted that you, the Department of Internal Affairs gave Asturlab $30,000 for their "4 For 40 Campaign", which currently is a campaign to- "end government’s complicit silence on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and to advocate for an end to hostilities." As well as a- "billboard campaign to amplify voices for Gaza, challenge indifference, and demand a ceasefire".

https://4for40.nz/
https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/stop-the...

1. I request to see their proposal to DIA (DIA funding org) for this money, your approval letter, and all emails, memos of meetings, and correspondence in regards to this fund. Also any final or interim report on the grant.

2. Please supply evidence that you did due diligence on this grant application to ensure that the New Zealand taxpayer via DIA are providing funds for the charitable purpose of Asturlab, a local charity for local people, and that it is not used in any other manner, ie. amplifying the war goals of Hamas. Noting that Hamas in its entirety is designated as a terrorist entity in New Zealand, after the horrific terrorist attacks on 7 October.

3. Was any of this fund used for the provision of private humanitarian support to Palestinian civilians, or to amplify the war goals of Hamas?

Yours faithfully,

Pseudonym,
New Zealand

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This is an Official Information request made via the FYI website.

Please use this email address for all replies to this request:
[FOI #31696 email]

Is [DIA request email] the wrong address for Official Information requests to Department of Internal Affairs? If so, please contact us using this form:
https://fyi.org.nz/change_request/new?bo...

Disclaimer: This message and any reply that you make will be published on the internet. Our privacy and copyright policies:
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