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From: James

Dear New Zealand Police,

Under the OIA please provide the following;

A copy of the complaint made by the Labour party referred to Police by the Electoral Commission about a potential breach of Electoral law, relating to text messages urging recipients to vote for Te Pati Māori, which did not carry an authorisation statement.

The date this complaint was received by Police.

The date the investigation into the complaint was started.

The date the investigation was completed, if completed and the outcome.

A copy of any warning issued, if any.

Thank you.

Yours faithfully,

James

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From: Ministerial Services
New Zealand Police

Tēnā koe James

I acknowledge receipt of your Official Information Act 1982 (OIA) request below.

Your reference number is IR-01-25-29548.

You can expect a response to your request on or before 10 September 2025 unless an extension is needed.

Ngā mihi, Michelle
Advisor - Police National Headquarters

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