MBIE OIA Team,

Pursuant to the Official Information Act 1982, I request the following information relating to the health and safety aspects of smart (advanced) electricity meters installed in New Zealand:

Copies of any internal or external risk assessments, health impact evaluations, or public safety reviews conducted or commissioned by MBIE since 2010 regarding electromagnetic field (EMF) or radiofrequency (RF) exposure from electricity smart meters.

Any MBIE policy advice, cabinet papers, or regulatory guidance prepared since 2010 relating to:

The rollout or regulatory approval of smart meters,

Consumer health or safety risks associated with smart meters,

EMF compliance standards or public consultation on health impacts.

Any correspondence between MBIE and the Ministry of Health, Electricity Authority, or WorkSafe relating to public health, EMF, or electrical safety concerns connected to smart meters or household exposure.

If any part of this request is likely to be refused under section 18(f), please contact me to discuss narrowing the scope.

Kind regards,
Spencer Jones