Kia ora

 

Receipt of request for official information

 

Thank you for your request for official information received on 17 August
2025 relating to funding to Voice of Aroha Charity.

 

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[1][Porirua City Council request email] or phone 04 237 1411.

 

Ngā mihi,

Moana Wyatt
Chief of Staff (Mayor & Chief Executive’s Office)

Tumuaki o ngā Kaimahi

Tel: 04 237 1411 I [mobile number]
[2]poriruacity.govt.nz

 

From: Mr E Stokes <[FOI #32027 email]>
Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2025 5:25 PM
To: Official Information <[Porirua City Council request email]>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Official Information request - Funding to Voice of
Aroha Charity

 

Dear Porirua City Council,

I refer to your recent decision to provide $150,000 to VoA over the coming
three years
([3]https://poriruacity.govt.nz/your-council...)

"Over the three years they will run workshops on digital media production,
podcasting, and public speaking, with a focus on issues such as mental
health, identity and belonging."

However, as of late, no results have been delivered.

Under the LGOIMA, I request the following information:

a) ALL communications between PCC and VoA.
b) The initial funding application
c) Internal minutes explaining reasons for the decision.
d) Details outlining any other funding made to VoA.

Yours faithfully,

Mr E Stokes

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