Trans-Tasman Standards Partnership Agreement
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From: GW
Subject: Official Information Act Request – 40-Year Trans-Tasman Standards Partnership Agreement
Dear OIA Coordinator,
Pursuant to the Official Information Act, I request the following information regarding the recent announcement of the new agreement to strengthen the Trans-Tasman standards partnership between New Zealand and Australia:
1. A copy of the full agreement or memorandum of understanding outlined in the announcement, including any annexes or technical schedules.
2. Any documents, briefings, or ministerial correspondence related to the negotiation, formulation, and approval of this agreement.
3. A summary of the expected benefits, sectors affected, and implementation timeline for this agreement within New Zealand.
4. A list of stakeholders and key agencies involved in developing, approving, and implementing the agreement.
If any of this information is withheld, please cite the relevant statutory grounds under the Official Information Act and provide an appropriate explanation.
Thank you for your attention to this request. I look forward to your timely response.
Sincerely,
FYI
From: NoReplyMinisterialServices
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
Kia ora GW,
On behalf of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment I
acknowledge your email of 10/08/2025 requesting, under the Official
Information Act 1982, the following:
Pursuant to the Official Information Act, I request the following
information regarding the recent announcement of the new agreement to
strengthen the Trans-Tasman standards partnership between New Zealand and
Australia:
1. A copy of the full agreement or memorandum of understanding
outlined in the announcement, including any annexes or technical
schedules.
2. Any documents, briefings, or ministerial correspondence
related to the negotiation, formulation, and approval of this agreement.
3. A summary of the expected benefits, sectors affected, and
implementation timeline for this agreement within New Zealand.
4. A list of stakeholders and key agencies involved in
developing, approving, and implementing the agreement.
If any of this information is withheld, please cite the relevant statutory
grounds under the Official Information Act and provide an appropriate
explanation.
We will endeavour to respond to your request as soon as possible, and no
later than 5/09/2025, being 20 working days after the day your request
was received. If we are unable to respond to your request by then, we will
notify you of an extension of that timeframe. If you have any enquiries
regarding your request feel free to contact us via email to
[1][MBIE request email].
Nāku noa, nā
Ministerial Services
Strategy and Assurance
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
15 Stout Street, Wellington 6011 | P O Box 1473 Wellington 6140
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