19 August 2025
File Ref: 250700
Aidan Thornton
[FYI request #31748 email] Dear Aidan,
Thank you for your Official Information Act request, received on 24 July 2025
Under section 15A of the Official Information Act, we have decided to extend the time limit for
deciding on your request by an additional 20 working days. This extension will also apply to the time
limit for transferring your request, should this become relevant. A decision on your request will now
be due by 18 September 2025.
The extension is required because consultations are necessary before a decision can be made on
your request.
You have the right to ask the Ombudsman to investigate and review this decision, and further
information is available at
www.ombudsman.parliament.nz. If you require further assistance, please contact
[email address]. Yours sincerely
Rob Pope
Head of Inspectorate